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  • By Staff, Scientia,

    Dr Keith A. Hobson and his colleagues have been using a special class of molecules and advanced scientific methods to uncover the secrets of animal migration.

  • By Calvi Leon, Windsor Star,

    The spotted lanternfly may be beautiful, with its uniquely coloured wings. But don’t let this tiny creature fool you — it’s not one to befriend

  • By Siddhartha Sarma, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Success of project to help at-risk species breed can be template for future, say researchers

  • By CBC Radio, CBC Saskatchewan Afternoon Edition,

    A discussion on the East Asian origin of the insect and its spread in North America since its introduction into Pennsylvania in 2000

  • By Zoe Sottile, CNN,

    Professor Emeritus Brock Fenton comments on a new study that focuses on the different structures of the larynx — also known as the voice box — that bats use to expand their vocal range.

  • By Mihaela Harmos, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Catherine Ivy is one of the recipients of this prestigious fellowship

  • By Jordyn Read, The Weather Network,

    Some animals hibernate, some don't, and for some, it's a grey area.

  • By GlobeNewswire, Financial Post,

    Early-career ALS researchers receive critical funding through ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada partnership, with support from Fondation Vincent Bourque

  • By Sebastian Echeverri, BBC Earth,

    Liana Zanette's work is featured in the BBC earth Podcast

  • By Justin Zadorsky, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ biology professor Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help

  • By ANI, ANI,

    Dr. Natasha MacBean mentioned in this article about the dryland debate

  • By Isha Bhargava, CBC London,

    The drive takes place on Nov. 24 and 25 at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ in London, Ont.

  • By Clement Goh , CBC News London,

    Frosty weather and the number of daylight hours impacts the health of trees

  • By Dave McGinn, The Globe and Mail,

    Olivia Lutfallah uses social media to educate people about ADHD

  • By Chelsea Brimstin, Slice,

    Have you noticed that the fall leaves are extra colourful in Ontario this year? Well, you’re not the only one.

  • By Cat Tang, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Gazette,

    While the Deshkan Ziibiing runs through ÉîÒ¹¸£Àûվ’s campus and greets students on their walk across University Drive bridge, many don’t give it a second thought — something environmental activists say needs to change.

  • By Justin Zadorsky, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Holly Deighton is digging deep to determine the impact on climate change

  • By Davandra Earle, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    From Nigeria to ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾, the fourth-year student is determined to make difference

  • London Bug Day returns to the London Children’s Museum after a two year hiatus

    By Matheus Sanita Lima, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Biology,

    The London BUG Day has finally happened on this past September 24th!

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  • By Isha Bhargava, CBC News Online,

    1st swan was found dead in the Avon River on Saturday, city officials say. Dr. Beth MacGougall-Shackleton comments on pathogenic strain of the avian flu.

  • By Jim Robbins, New York Times,

    Researchers marvel at the bird’s record-holding migratory flight of 7,000 or so miles from Alaska to New Zealand at this time of year. No eating or refueling along the way.

  • By Miranda Chant, LondonNewsToday.ca,

    Could scorching summer temperatures that continue into the fall be killing off monarch butterflies and armyworms? Researchers at ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ believe so.

  • By News service, VOCM,

    A team from ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ in London, Ontario has just completed field research in Newfoundland focused on mushrooms.

  • By Sharon Oosthoek, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Work led by two master's students shows climate change is impacting monarch butterflies and armyworms

  • CBC Radio One 97.5 FM,

    Cailyn McKay from Prof. Jeremy McNeil's lab joined CBC Afternoon Drive to talk about her work.

  • By Keri Ferguson, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Biology MSc student Olivia Lutfallah has attracted 236,000 followers since launching her account six months ago

  • By Sam Zlotnik, Smithsonian Magazine,

    Ecologists have documented a hierarchy of fear in the South African grassland, and the king of beasts is at the top

  • By Linda Swain, VOCM,

    Dr. Greg Thorn was interviewed by Linda Swain of the "On Target" show on VOCM

  • By Jeff Renaud, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    As part of their summer field-research, two ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ graduate students are uncovering the mysteries of the mushroom

  • By Bryan Bicknell, CTV News London,

    Biology PhD candidate Brendon Samuels comments about the ideas being considered for the future of the Byron gravel pits in west London.

  • New book edited by Alexander Timoshenko looks at latest advances of galectins role in cell biology

    By Mitchell Zimmer and Alexander Timoshenko, Department of Biology,

    New book covers the recent progress in the field of cell biology of galectins

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  • By Keri Ferguson, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    What germinated as an idea last fall is now in full bloom at the Environmental Sciences ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ Field Station.

  • Prof. Jack Millar's book goes back to where he started

    By Mitch Zimmer, Department of Biology,

    As one of his last acts before his death, Professor Emeritus Jack Millar went back to the beginning.

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  • CBC News London,

    Our own Dr. Greg Thorn talks to CBC News about the types of mushrooms growing in London.

  • By Nathaniel Basen, TVO Today,

    When TVO Today searched for Ontario's Unofficial Official animal, Professor Emeritus Brock Fenton added his take in the case of the little brown bat.

  • By Jeff Renaud, ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûÕ¾ News,

    Dr. Brent Sinclair's lab find a unique trait in Colorado potato beetles