Recent wildfire seasons have been worsened by climate change. But wildfires also lead to additional climate warming when they release carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
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The HIV In My Day project preserves the early history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic through the personal stories of long-term survivors and caregivers.
Relying on familiar stereotypes and images can make us miss this critical opportunity to reshape the ways in which Asian women are viewed as individuals and artists.
Why is socio-economic inequality so threatening to complex societies and how can archaeology inform public policies for mitigating it?
Fifteen Asian academics discuss the roots of anti-Asian racism and limits of multiculturalism in Canada while charting a path forward.
Too much time sitting is linked to health risks, and also to lower quality of life. But in some contexts, such as reading, playing an instrument or socializing, sitting had positive associations.
Beyond the ‘literature of madness,’ the narratives about mental and physical health published today explore the interdependence of bodies and their environments.
Les bélugas utilisent le son pour communiquer, naviguer dans la mer et trouver de la nourriture. Mais l’ouverture des eaux arctiques pourrait affecter la santé et la survie des bélugas.
Belugas use sound to communicate, navigate the dark marine environment and find food. But climate change is opening up Arctic waters to more sound, and could affect the health and survival of belugas.
Climate change has boosted the likelihood of heavy rainfall, hailstorms, flooding and drought seen in some parts of the world. What does the future hold?
Ikan karang hilang saat gelombang panas muncul, tapi cepat kembali lagi kepada terumbu karang yang sehat.
NFL teams like the Washington Redskins changing names that demean First Nations and Native Americans is a long overdue step in the right direction.
Reef fish vanish during marine heat waves, but may bounce back quickly on reefs that have few other environmental stressors.
The problems of suffering and evil emerging in the coronavirus pandemic occupy popular evangelical fiction. In ‘The Shack,’ proliferating divine beings harken to a long-standing solution.
When the things we consider to be normal break down, outcomes that once seemed unlikely or extraordinary become possible.
The vandalism of colonial statues is an expression of political protest against the celebration of settler colonialism in Canada.
En préparation d'éventuelles futures missions vers Mars, les scientifiques cherchent comment mesurer rapidement et efficacement les performances du cerveau et la fatigue mentale.
They’re associated with fake news and celebrity porn videos but there are some unexpected upsides to these slippery clips.
New research using the Hubble Space Telescope reveals that galaxies may be forming at faster rates than previously believed.
In preparation for possible future missions to Mars, scientists figure out how to quickly and efficiently measure brain performance and mental fatigue.
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Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of Victoria
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Canada Research Chair in Urban Planning for Climate Change, Associate Professor of Geography and Civil Engineering, University of Victoria
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria
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PhD Candidate, Sociology, University of Victoria
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Professor of Biology, University of Victoria
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PhD Candidate in Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
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Assistant Teaching Professor, Academic and Technical Writing Program, University of Victoria
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PhD Student, Anthropology, University of Victoria
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Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of Victoria
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Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria
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Professor Emerita, Department of Gender Studies, University of Victoria
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Assistant Professor, School of Business, University of Victoria
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Lecturer in Communications, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria
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Scientist, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and Professor of Psychology, University of Victoria
