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In the company of giants

In the company of giants

Professor Kyle Larson and his team explore the mysteries of the Himalaya and how ancient mountains form.

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Old DNA provides new insights for national park’s salmon management

Old DNA provides new insights for national park’s salmon management

UBCO researchers use innovative approach to examine decades-old DNA with surprising results

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Catching fire: BC wildfires are bigger, hotter and more consequential than ever

Catching fire: BC wildfires are bigger, hotter and more consequential than ever

Suppression tactics need to shift to prevention and mitigation for forests that are “begging to be burned.”

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Caribou herd rebounds as Indigenous stewards lead conservation efforts

Caribou herd rebounds as Indigenous stewards lead conservation efforts

UBCO researcher says collaborative recovery saves Klinse-Za caribou from brink of extinction

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UBCO hosts YouTube personality Derek Muller as next distinguished speaker

UBCO hosts YouTube personality Derek Muller as next distinguished speaker

Virtual event explores ways of thinking that minimize cognitive biases

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UBCO researcher studies procedures to convert solar energy technologies

UBCO researcher studies procedures to convert solar energy technologies

Results may lead to quicker development of more effective products

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Examining single molecules for infinite possibilities

Examining single molecules for infinite possibilities

Dr. Isaac Li, Assistant Professor in Chemistry, says research could lead to new disease treatment strategies.

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UBCO researchers go green looking for anti-cancer compounds

UBCO researchers go green looking for anti-cancer compounds

Chemist examines sustainable drug production using plant by-products

Balancing the cost of pandemic lockdowns

Balancing the cost of pandemic lockdowns

UBCO researcher creates modelling data to balance saving lives with the economy

Human activity is changing how much space wolves need to survive

Human activity is changing how much space wolves need to survive

UBCO researchers say findings may solve the issue of caribou declines