Articles tagged with: Department of Earth Sciences

In the News: Hockey Night in Canada, Team Canada’s jersey deal and a possible CFL expansion

Friday, October 02, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) going primetime on Hockey Night ... Full story
Public rain gardens – and urban flooding solutions – blossom through community collaboration

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

When Lindsay Taylor (BA ’19) saw an opportunity to help her community, she didn’t hesitate to dig in. Now, her ... Full story
Community rain gardens, public art to be unveiled in downtown St. Catharines

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

When people walk through the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Lindsay Taylor (BA ’19) hopes they’ll see potential for a ... Full story
Researchers reignite call for a new epoch on Earth’s time scale

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

A team of international geologists is reviving the debate about adding a new epoch, the Anthropocene, to the Earth’s ... Full story
Community rain garden research aims to reduce urban flooding issues

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

Long before Lindsay Taylor (BA '19) began her master’s in Earth Sciences at Brock University, she was already planting ... Full story
Geologist’s research earns out-of-this-world recognition

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Look up. With any luck, and a telescope, the asteroid Mariekschmidt may drift into view. “It’s cool,” says its ... Full story
20 years of research shows how climate change has vastly impacted Canada’s North

Monday, August 17, 2026 | by Cathy Majtenyi

Members of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation have witnessed many changes unfold across the far reaches of their traditional territory ... Full story
In the News: A solar eclipse, the rise of sports access lockers, Hans Island’s whisky war and West Jet’s labour dispute

Friday, August 14, 2026 | by Melinda Cheevers

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the total solar eclipse seen in parts of Europe, free access to ... Full story
Earth Science prof earns national honour for impactful career

Monday, July 06, 2026 | by Thuy Dam

Professor Francine McCarthy has spent her career digging into the mysteries of Earth’s history. The renowned micropaleontologist has received ... Full story
In the News: Grade inflation, flag demand and Canada’s Eurovision debut

Friday, July 03, 2026 | by Tarryn Landman

In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed grade inflation in Ontario, increased demand for the Canadian flag, Canada’s ... Full story