Biology
New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya
January 25, 2024
As protective trees are damaged, landscapes change, lions adapt their diet
The post New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity
January 15, 2024
New BRAES director Dr. Adam Ford hopes UBC Okanagan research will lead the way for protecting local ecosystems.
The post Balancing humans and habitat in biodiversity appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Profile, Research and Innovation (Office of the Vice-Principal)
UBCO researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother
September 13, 2023
Baby calls are essential for survival of endangered animals
The post UBCO researcher investigates how panda cubs communicate with their mother appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Q&A
UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues
August 30, 2023
Topics range from wildfire preparedness, mapping and recovery
The post UBC experts on wildfires and associated issues appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, History and Sociology, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Advisory, School of Engineering
Undergraduate students think big with living light bulb
July 10, 2023
UBCO iGEM project shines light on the climate crisis.
The post Undergraduate students think big with living light bulb appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in All In Story, Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
UBCO researcher swings the pendulum on fibre intake
June 27, 2023
Should someone with inflammatory bowel disease re-introduce fibre to their diet?
The post UBCO researcher swings the pendulum on fibre intake appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release
An Indigenous approach to understanding water
June 19, 2023
Graduate students Dawn Machin and Sarah Alexis are incorporating traditional Indigenous knowledge into their research about our relationship with water.
The post An Indigenous approach to understanding water appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
Posted in All In Story, Biology, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
UBCO receives funding for high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research
May 31, 2021
UBCO receives $250K through New Frontiers in Research Fund (2020 Exploration Stream) to study the seasonal impacts of microplastic inhalation on health.
Posted in Biology, Funding, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, School of Engineering, VPRI News | Tagged Awards, funding