THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

science

  • By March 26, 2019

    The topic of science isn’t just for textbooks and dry academic papers.

  • Welcome to the real world of science

    By March 22, 2019

    Why is science important?

  • Science versus spirituality — why not both?

    By February 2, 2015

    It is time that all members of our university community learn to demonstrate respect for all kinds belief systems.

  • Undergrad cleans water with UV light

    By February 14, 2014

    A University of Saskatchewan student is researching a process that could make purifying water efficient and sustainable.

  • Never enough: the ongoing struggle to fund the CLS

    By February 6, 2013

    The Canadian Light Source — also known as the synchrotron — has lined up $67 million in funding before its upcoming four year budget cycle even begins. But the search for cash continues.

  • Melting things for science: studying potential volcanic eruptions in the lab

    By January 19, 2013

    How do you journey to the centre of the earth? Well, you don’t. But with an overpowered mini-furnace and a big piston, you can get several kilometers down, or at least simulate those conditions.

  • Study shows that minimum pricing lowers high-alcohol drink consumption

    By November 9, 2012

    A team of researchers led by University of Victoria professor Tim Stockwell concluded raising the minimum price of beverages with high alcohol content reduces their consumption. A study focusing mainly on pricing strategies in Saskatchewan concluded that prices should be raised for any drink over 6.5% alcohol content.

  • Lights out at the Canadian Light Source: over a month of beam time lost due to cooling failure

    By November 7, 2012

    The synchroton is no longer emitting any light after a failure of the system’s cooling plant shut down the light source and all research being done at the facility. Research at the Canadian Light Source was brought to a halt last month after the cryoplant, the cooling system for the synchrotron, failed Oct. 6.