Fall prevention clinics for older adults provide a strong return on investment
UBCO research shows significant benefits for the health system and individuals
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Toxic freedom and farm work in a warming world
UBC Okanagan hosts a Labour Lecture on pesticides, heat and worker safety
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Research putting future power grids to the test before they’re built
As power grids add more renewable energy and large-scale battery […]
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Where art meets science in the woods
New UBCO Woodhaven residency connects research, storytelling and environmental questions
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Researchers, egg farmers hatch sustainable agriculture plans
Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Canadian egg farmers have built […]
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March is Embrace Aging Month in the Okanagan
Dozens of events and webinars share practical tips and the latest research on aging well
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First-of-its-kind $8M training program reignites the use of prescribed fire on the land
The Canadian Prescribed Fire Training Program strengthens national capacity for the safe, effective use of prescribed fire in support of biodiversity, ecological, and community resilience
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Forest loss can make watersheds “leakier,” global study suggests
Forest loss does more than reduce tree cover. A new […]
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Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?
From puppy eyes to a wagging tail, UBCO researchers dig for answers
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Love, loneliness and the chatbot next door
UBC Okanagan experts look at what AI companions offer—and what they can not
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