University of Calgary
Coverage of University of Calgary in the Nexus archive.
- Archaeologists uncover freeze-dried potatoes older than the US in 'excellent' condition
Archaeologists in Peru discovered 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, at the Tambo Viejo site in the Acarí Valley. The well-preserved potatoes, dating to the Inca Empire, demonstrate advanced Incan food preservation and transportation methods for sustaining workers during large-scale projects.
- Stoned rats get the munchies. Here's what that means for people with eating disorders, appetite loss
Research from the University of Calgary and Washington State University explores how cannabis affects appetite in rats and humans, potentially offering insights for managing eating disorders and appetite loss.
- Alberta government commissions $1.5M economic analysis and panel on cost of separation
Alberta's government has commissioned a $1.5M economic analysis and panel to study the potential costs of the province leaving Canada. The University of Calgary was selected to conduct the study.
- Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
A massive landslide in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord created a 500-meter-high tsunami, which is the second highest ever recorded on Earth. The event occurred at 5:26 am local time on August 10, 2025, and fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The landslide was studied by researchers, including Aram Fathian from the University of Calgary.