September 2008

David Keith	U of C scientist captures global-warming gas directly from the air; technology could reduce emissions from transportation Sept. 29, 2008 University of Calgary climate change scientist David Keith and his team are working to efficiently capture the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide directly from the air, using near-commercial technology.
Alexander Lvovsky and Miko Lobino	Quantum leap in hi-tech performance Sept. 25, 2008 U of C physicists unveil novel process that promises to kick-start quantum technology sector. The brave new world of quantum technology may be a big step closer to reality thanks to a team of University of Calgary researchers that has come up with a unique new way of testing quantum devices to determine their function and accuracy.
Nick Longrich	America’s smallest dinosaur uncovered Sept. 23, 2008 Remains of Cretaceous “anteater” found during Albertosaurus dig reveal new species of tiny dino.
Andrea Pritchard (centre)	U of C research study shows chronically ill children should be part of healthcare team September 9, 2008 Ensuring that chronically ill children are kept in the loop and playing an active role in their own care is a key ingredient to any treatment plan, says a new research study by a University of Calgary graduate student.
Eric Donovan	U of C researchers play key role in national space weather monitoring effort September 9, 2008 The University of Calgary’s network of specialized digital cameras that record the northern lights above Canada each night will be used to enhance understanding of potentially dangerous bursts of radiation from the sun as part of a new nation-wide research project looking at space weather.

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