The University of Alberta is a public university established in 1908 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The student body is approximately 36,000 comprised of full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers 110 master's degrees and 60+ doctoral degrees in 300 research areas. The Research Institute is noted for its work on solar energy, cultural diversity factors, nanotechnology and a host of innovative cross/discipline discoveries.
Machine learning & AI
Researchers who analyzed language related to depression on social media during the pandemic say the data suggest people learned to cope as the waves wore on.
May 27, 2022
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Business
Tapping the potential of geothermal energy could offer a way to repurpose inactive oil and gas wells, according to a University of Alberta experiment looking at the economic feasibility of heating drinking water for cattle.
Nov 4, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
Artificial intelligence is touted as a panacea for almost every computational problem these days, from medical diagnostics to driverless cars to fraud prevention.
Apr 6, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Burning a blend of hydrogen and natural gas to heat our homes could save as much as 5% on carbon emissions without changing existing infrastructure, says a University of Alberta expert in hydrogen energy.
Feb 8, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
University of Alberta research is making new strides in discoveries about capturing and storing carbon—while also yielding a high-value end product from carbon dioxide.
Sep 23, 2021
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Computer Sciences
A team of computing scientists from the University of Alberta's Computer Poker Research Group is once again capturing the world's collective fascination with artificial intelligence. In a historic result for the flourishing ...
Mar 2, 2017
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Energy & Green Tech
A new AI-powered social media tool is showing that Canadians aren't as polarized about energy policy and transition as we might imagine.
May 30, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Batteries do the heavy lifting to store excess solar energy on power grids for use after sundown, but to operate, they also rely on pricey elements like platinum.
May 5, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
In less than eight hours, enough sunlight hits the Earth to meet all of humanity's energy needs for a year.
Apr 11, 2018
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Internet
A new machine learning tool, developed by University of Alberta computing scientists, sifts through millions of Twitter posts to help understand health and wellness trends in Alberta and across Canada.
Apr 2, 2019
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