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The butterfly effect: Climate change could cause decline of some alpine butterfly species

  • Katie Willis
  • 04 May 2020
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Caribou may be adjusting to earlier spring, study shows

  • Katie Willis
  • 30 April 2020
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Scientist develops interactive tool for mapping COVID-19

  • Katie Willis
  • 07 April 2020

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Matina Kalcounis Rueppell, Dean of the Faculty of Science.

Dean’s message - College dean announcement & leadership update

  • Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell
  • 15 January 2021
Meet the recipients of our annual awards, highlighting excellence and honouring our exceptional faculty and staff.

2020 Celebration of Excellence in Research and Teaching

  • Katie Willis
  • 13 January 2021
Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences David Coltman.

Message from the Chair - Biological Sciences

  • David Coltman
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A female water flea under the microscope—roughly 5mm in length.

Common sunscreen ingredients prove dangerous for freshwater ecosystems

  • Katie Willis
  • 01 September 2020
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A climatic crystal ball: How changes in ancient soil microbes could predict the future of the Arctic

  • Katie Willis
  • 27 August 2020
Cows grazing in a pasture. A new study is examining the effects of livestock grazing on animal biodiversity.

Taking stock: How animal grazing impacts biodiversity

  • Andrew Lyle
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UAlberta assistant professor Stephanie Green.

Funding provides new infrastructure for understanding our changing oceans

  • Katie Willis
  • 19 August 2020
A collection of insects. From a home insect-rearing kit to collecting insects in the comfort of your own backyard, the reimagined coursework and activities for Insect Biology (ENT 220) will provide students with unique, hands-on learning—even from a distance—in Fall 2020.

Diving into the wonderful world of insects—at a distance

  • Katie Willis
  • 11 August 2020
A picture of the biology labs at the University of Alberta campus.

Budding biologists build foundational skills—wherever they are

  • Katie Willis
  • 05 August 2020
A sample of the freshwater sponge Ephydatia muelleri, growing in a lake.

Freshwater sponges provide insight into human health and evolution

  • Katie Willis
  • 27 July 2020

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