Biology

Cherry trees protect buds from freezing by supercooling, but how?

Cherry trees protect buds from freezing by supercooling, but how?

UBCO researchers study climate strategies used by local fruit trees

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Researchers find caribou migration patterns are shrinking

Researchers find caribou migration patterns are shrinking

Caribou migration patterns have shifted in duration, distance, and elevation over 35 years, new study shows.

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Professional Master’s will train next generation of biotech experts

Professional Master’s will train next generation of biotech experts

UBC Okanagan’s MBtec is a 16-month, course-based program ready to welcome its first cohort of students in September

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Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

Bears and berries: Researchers highlight critical role of grizzlies in huckleberry health

UBC study says bears eating the fruit then eliminating the seeds aids germination and dispersal

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UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

UBCO researchers engineer DNA to mimic biological catch bonds

“Fish-hook” system holds promise for advanced materials and health-care applications

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Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan

Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan

Dr. Tal Avgar is a quantitative wildlife ecologist who recently joined the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science as a grant-tenured faculty member in the Department of Biology. His research focuses on pressing issues such as woodland caribou recovery, and the empowerment of Indigenous-led conservation efforts. We connected with Dr. Avgar to learn more about […]

People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks

People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks

UBCO researchers caution about the balance between seeking or protecting nature

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UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander

UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander

Study includes implications for climate resilience, adaptation after fire or flood

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Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou

Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou

Researchers say warming climate allowing deer to expand their range

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Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers

Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers

Reforestation requires decades to support southern mountain caribou, UBCO research shows

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