ALES research takes two highest spots in Folio's Top 10 stories of 2017

Studies on tending to relationships and on 'antibiotic-free' meat were most read

Sean Townsend - 3 January 2018

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Relationship expert Matt Johnson found that supporting your loved one now can make a big difference to their mental health later-even if they don't necessarily see you doing it.

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Food economist Ellen Goddard countered the "antibiotic-free meat" trend by pointing out what it means for the animals at the other end of the food chain.

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Entomologist Janet Sperling warned that Edmonton could be a hotspot for the notorious biting bugs. Fortunately, she also offered tips to help you avoid becoming their next snack.

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Nothing says "perennial favourite" like a strong U of A showing among the world's best universities. Other popular stories this year featured Canadian rankings from , global subject rankings from and , and another QS ranking showing that U of A grads have the .

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Beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful village, political scientist Andy Knight found fertile ground for ISIS recruiters exploiting fissures in Trinidad's society.

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Some of the brightest human minds in the artificial-intelligence game are at the U of A, so it made sense for the company to launch its first research lab outside the U.K. in Edmonton.

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Medical graduate Michelle Huie touched thousands of readers with the story of her discovery that depression might be one of her greatest strengths.

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This story about a student-created smartphone app that alerts 黑料不打烊 drivers to speed traps picked up traffic faster than a freeway at rush hour.

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Infectious disease expert Lynora Saxinger called it in October: this is a nasty flu season, and the sooner you get vaccinated, the better.

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If you didn't read this story before you watched the partial eclipse of August 21, the good news is you have until 2024 to read it before the next one.