Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

How the rise of continents may have set the stage for life on Earth
Canada’s protected areas were built for the past; research shows they may not support the future
New UBCO research says trees give visual clues as they rehydrate each spring
Undergraduate students help turn science fiction into reality
Researchers, egg farmers hatch sustainable agriculture plans
First-of-its-kind $8M training program reignites the use of prescribed fire on the land

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
Time-restricted eating shows promise for overweight people living with Crohn’s

Time-restricted eating shows promise for overweight people living with Crohn’s

Researchers find reduction in symptoms, and improvements in body composition despite stable caloric intake

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New map of the Milky Way’s magnetism offers insights into cosmic evolution
Why some creeks run stronger after wildfire—and why it doesn’t last