Researchers have identified buried copper ore by testing the DNA of microbes in the surface soil. These ‘biological ...

Anticipating how plants will respond to rising temperatures is critical—not just for plants, but for whole ecosystems. How ...

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Honours (1136): Biotechnology; Science honours requirements, sessional average >= 70% and 6 credits ENGL 1 st or WRDS_V 1 st or SCIE_V 113 or other eligible communication courses (3 of these 6 credits ...

UBC's geographical sciences program focuses on the fundamental interactions between life and Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. It asks the big questions about the future of Earth’s life, ...

Geology is the science of the solid earth--its composition, structure, physical properties and history. Professionals in geological fields tend to have a strong background in chemistry and basic ...

This program is affiliated with one of UBC's top-ranked research areas. 1 Earth and ocean sciences spans all aspects of understanding the history and dynamics of our planet, as well as how to best ...