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Protecting Nature can Safeguard Cities from Floods
Protecting nature can safeguard cities from floods November 26, 2024 A recent study led by Dr. Matthew Mitchell of the faculty of forestry and the faculty of land and food systems highlights how safeguarding key watersheds in Canada can significantly reduce the risk of flooding in urban areas, protecting millions of lives and vital infrastructure. […]
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada
Researchers study how to breed queen bees in Canada November 19, 2024 CSFS Associate Dr. Leonard Foster, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of British Columbia, is leading a $4.5 million research initiative focused on breeding queen bees and nucleus colonies in Canada. This project aims to mitigate the significant hive […]
The importance of cooking meat thoroughly: B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC delivery
The importance of cooking meat thoroughly: B.C. man says he received raw chicken burgers in KFC delivery November 18, 2024 Dr. Anubhav Pratap-Singh, a food safety expert from the University of British Columbia, emphasized the risks associated with consuming undercooked chicken, which may harbor harmful pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli. These microorganisms can […]
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak now has 75 people sick in the U.S. How can onions, other foods get contaminated and give food poisoning?
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak now has 75 people sick in the U.S. How can onions, other foods get contaminated and give food poisoning? October 26, 2024 Dr. Siyun Wang, a professor of food safety engineering, underscores the risks of consuming raw vegetables, which can harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli. Contamination can occur through various […]
How can B.C. protect itself from the next atmospheric river?
How can B.C. protect itself from the next atmospheric river? October 22, 2024 Dr. Kai Chan, a professor at UBC’s Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, advocates for a more nature-based approach to stormwater management. Instead of relying solely on human-made infrastructure like storm drains and pipes, Chan suggests rerouting water through ecosystems. He emphasizes […]
Bacteria, viruses and mold, oh my! How foods make us sick and how to avoid it
Bacteria, viruses and mold, oh my! How foods make us sick and how to avoid it November 2, 2024 In The Ubyssey’s Food for Thought edition, Dr. Siyun Wang, a professor of food safety engineering, offers essential insights into how foodborne illnesses occur and how to prevent them. She emphasizes that the real danger isn’t […]
The secret lives of Vancouver’s ‘invisible mammals’ — and the race to save them
The secret lives of Vancouver’s ‘invisible mammals’ — and the race to save them October 30, 2024 Dr.Siyun Wang, a professor of food safety engineering, underscores the risks of consuming raw vegetables, which can harbor harmful bacteria like E. coli. Contamination can occur through various channels, including polluted irrigation water, cross-contamination during handling, or contact […]