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	Sticky questions tackled in gecko research December 20, 2008 Velcro, Superglue and Post-It Notes... Three things that started out as obscure inventions but are now indispensable for everyday life. So what will the next idea to stick with modern society look like? The answer may lie in the tiny toes of a humble lizard, according to a University of Calgary biologist who is trying to figure out how geckos can cling to virtually any surface, including glass.
	Microbes in oil reservoirs December 12, 2008 An international team that includes University of Calgary scientists has shown how crude oil in oil deposits around the world—including in Alberta’s oil sands—are naturally broken down by microbes in the reservoir.
	“Hellish” hot springs yield greenhouse gas-eating bug December 6, 2008 Methane-gobbling bacteria could aid climate change battle, according to U of C biologist. A new species of bacteria discovered living in one of the most extreme environments on Earth could yield a tool in the fight against global warming.
	Simple two-in-one test signals high risk after a heart attack December 6, 2007 Everyone loves a two-fer, but a two-in-one heart test that has the potential to save lives is the real deal. According to new research, pairing two findings from one simple test makes it significantly more likely that doctors will identify patients who face the greatest risk after a heart attack.