The University of British Columbia
UBC - A Place of Mind
The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus
UBC Okanagan News
  • Home
  • Services for Media
  • Faculty and Staff
  • Submit Your Story
  • Events
  • Contact
Home / Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

The Okanagan-based CHIME radio telescope detected a fast radio burst from within the Milky Way in April 2020.

Radio burst in Milky Way sheds light on origins of mysterious phenomenon

By Patty Wellborn on January 12, 2021

In the decade since they were first discovered, astronomers have categorized fast radio bursts (FRBs) as mysterious phenomena. But a recent astronomical event has provided further insight into the origin of these signals.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Physics

UBCO research contributes to new understanding of gastro-intestinal mucus

UBCO research contributes to new understanding of gastro-intestinal mucus

By Nathan Skolski on November 12, 2020

Gut mucus. It may not be everyone’s favourite subject, but new research from UBC Okanagan has found it’s more complex and intimately linked to the body’s microbiota than previously thought.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research

UBCO experts share sweet advice about sugar and artificial sweeteners

UBCO experts share sweet advice about sugar and artificial sweeteners

By Christine Zeindler on October 28, 2020

Like so many other areas of life, Halloween festivities may look a little different this year in the midst of COVID-19. As health authorities ask people to take precautions and parents grapple with what is safe for their children, one thing remains constant: Kids love candy.

Posted in News Features, Spotlight | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to infants and can potentially offset the effects of early-term birth.

UBCO researchers evaluate the effects of fish oil supplementation on infants during breastfeeding

By Christine Zeindler on September 29, 2020

Letting nature take its course may be the best advice for nursing mothers, according to researchers from UBC Okanagan. Their findings show taking fish oil supplements while nursing may not be beneficial and may even negatively impact babies’ immunity.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research

Gino DiLabio, inaugural dean of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.

Research and local partnerships the top priorities for UBCO’s new Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

By Patty Wellborn on September 25, 2020

It was a summer to remember for UBC Okanagan’s newly-minted Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Landscape left untouched after a wildfire can regenerate and create protective cover for red squirrels and the snowshoe hare, and important species like coyotes, lynx, bobcats and owls depend on it to survive. Photo credit Angelina Kelly.

UBCO researchers concerned about important prey and predator species in post-fire logging areas

By Patty Wellborn on September 23, 2020

New research from UBC Okanagan shows that salvage logging on land damaged by wildfires has negative impacts on a variety of animals.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Biology, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research

UBC Okanagan researchers say breadfruit is nutritionally sound and has the potential to improve worldwide food security issues. Photo credit Jan Vozenilek, Copper Sky Productions, Kelowna.

Could breadfruit be the next superfood? UBC researchers say yes

By Patty Wellborn on September 17, 2020

A fruit used for centuries in countries around the world is getting the nutritional thumbs-up from a team of British Columbia researchers.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Chemistry, College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research

The Alpine Club of Canada’s general mountaineering camp, set up for the summer of 2019. Photo credit: Lael Parrott

State of the Mountains highlights highs and lows of climate change

By Patty Wellborn on September 3, 2020

While many know of the canary in the coal mine analogy, a team of researchers are using Canada’s mountain ranges as their canary. And, like the coal miners, they say Canadians should be worried.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Earth and Environmental Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Research

UBCO experts offer tips on how to camp and hike cleanly.

UBCO sustainability researchers share tips for keeping parks pristine this Labour Day long weekend

By Christine Zeindler on September 2, 2020

The last long weekend of the summer is approaching and many will seek refuge in nature. However, this doesn’t bring comfort to all. Conservationists and border communities on provincial and national parks are concerned about increased visits and cavalier attitudes toward protected spaces.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged BRAES, EEGS, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

Telhiqox, in the traditional territories of the Tŝilhqot'in people. Image courtesy Kevin Hanna.

Tŝilhqot’in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding and Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement

By Nathan Skolski on August 31, 2020

On August 11, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and an Indigenous Knowledge Protocol Agreement (IK Protocol) were signed by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the University of British Columbia. These agreements were led by Chief Russell Myers Ross, Vice Chair of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) and Prof. Helen Burt, Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation at UBC.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next

UBC Okanagan Events

See what’s happening at UBC Okanagan. Explore the events calendar for performances, talks, workshops, community events, info sessions, and more.

View Events

Archives

UBC's Okanagan News
Okanagan Campus
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7
Find us on
  
Back to top
The University of British Columbia
  • Emergency Procedures |
  • Terms of Use |
  • Copyright |
  • Accessibility