Detangling spooky spider myths
Fake spider webs and eight-legged creatures decorate many homes this time of year. While living, breathing spiders may cause spine-tingling shivers for some, UBC Okanagan spider expert Matt Nelson says that this fear is misplaced. Despite commonly held beliefs, he says, spiders rarely bite and are essential players in our world’s ecosystem.
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UBC event explores life of climate change pioneer Alexander von Humboldt
Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt began his celebrated expedition through the New World in 1799. During his travels, he explored the Americas widely, journeying to several countries including Venezuela, Cuba and the United States.
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UBCO political science department hosts election candidates
UBC Okanagan’s department of economics, philosophy and political science has organized a meet and greet for candidates and voters in the upcoming federal election.
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Arctic Insights
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UBC biology professors create annual calendar as fundraising project
The birds and the bees can mean many things to many people. For a group of UBC Okanagan biology professors, however, they mean a great fundraising opportunity.
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UBC student wins ‘Strong Woman’ accolade
Sharing the bare necessities of life with marginalized women has brought recognition to a UBC Okanagan student.
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Philosophy, Politics and Economics degree sparks interest in law for Nicole Tomasic
NICOLE TOMASIC LOVED SCHOOL ever since she can remember. Growing up on […]
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Deer Data
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Future of Health Forum focuses on research and innovation in cancer care
With cancer remaining the leading cause of death in BC, the first-ever Future of Health Forum will focus on research, innovation and strides to improve outcomes for all cancer patients.
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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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