Testing what works: TRU burn unit aims to raise the bar on fire-resilient housing
TRU's School of Trades and Technology is launching a research project to find out how homes can be built to better withstand fire.
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Counting the hidden costs of wildfire
New Canada Research Chair Dr. Soodeh Saberian is studying what happens to people and communities long after the flames and smoke are gone.
TRU student project explores AI prototype for early wildfire detection
Computing science researchers explore how wireless sensors and artificial intelligence could help detect wildfires earlier in remote areas.
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Thompson Rivers University
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