YukonU Research Stories

YukonU is a hub for research and scholarly activity for students, faculty and YukonU Research Centre staff. YukonU Research Stories cover current research activities - for the North and beyond. Get inspired and start your own research project with our support.

Exploring sustainable home heating with warmed bricks

Friday, November 12, 2021 - 2:59 pm

Over 40 Yukoners are participating in an experiment on sustainable home heating with support from our researchers.

Significant hydrological events of 2021

Monday, November 1, 2021 - 10:43 am

The unusual hydrological events of 2021 throughout the territory caught Yukoners attention and Dr. Benoit Turcotte summarized the significance of this activity on his blog.

Black spruce forests becoming less resilient following wildfires

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 9:28 am

Researchers found a decrease in the ability of black spruce to recover following fire, which is unexpected because it is considered a fire-adapted species.

Radon and Yukon well water

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 2:27 pm

Many Yukoners are familiar with measuring radon in our homes but what about our water? Our researchers spent the summer examining Yukon well water.

Permafrost warning system for northern highways

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 11:54 am

Our permafrost researchers are monitoring ground temperature that will signal an early warning system if there is a sudden increase in temperature that could put the highway at risk.