UBC event explores environmental histories of South Asia
If we want to save the planet from climate change, how do we protect the environmental histories of South Asian cultures?
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UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.
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UBC event highlights nature’s role in government infrastructure
Natural assets and the ecosystem services they provide are a fundamental part of local government infrastructure. When properly managed, natural assets such as forests, wetlands and green spaces have many advantages over engineered infrastructure—including being less expensive to operate and maintain.
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Astrophysicist tells how stars influence a planet’s suitability for life
We’ve all done it. Gazed into the skies on a starlit evening admiring the number of stars and their variety in brightness. Or perhaps shared thoughts of undiscovered planets that may sustain human life? But, have you ever wondered how scientists find planets and study stars in such a vast and distance space?
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