The Leading Edge Innovation in BC Podcast
They've got brainpower, ingenuity and determination, and they're trying to break ground in their chosen fields. Find out what British Columbia's science and technology innovators are working on now as this engaging series returns for a fifth season. Each episode features profiles of BC researchers who are hard at work trying to solve puzzles in a variety of disciplines. Tune in to discover the latest research and advancements in areas such as health, technology, engineering and the environment.
A Subsidized Collapse
- All over the world, fisheries are collapsing. A big part of the problem is government subsidies, which entice fishers to set out their nets when otherwise it would not be profitable.
Earth Ovens
- Archaeological excavations of ancient earth ovens are being conducted near Cache Creek, BC, where generations of First Nations people have gathered for more than 2,000 years to collect and cook edible roots.
Training the Brain
- Canada's first mental fitness consultant, Guy Pilch, translates the latest scientific research on brain function to help organizations and individuals keep their minds in top shape.
Todd and His Teenaged Turtles
- The leatherback turtle is one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. Until recently, no scientist had ever seen a two-year old Leatherback, let alone studied it. Now, thanks to the ingenuity of PhD student T. Todd Jones (UBC), a whole new world of animal behaviour is being revealed.
Finding a Cow's Comfort
- Dairy farmers want to give their cows as good a life as possible. But how do you find out what a cow's idea of the good life is? Animal welfare experts in Agassiz are taking up the task.
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