Science

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Dean by day, cruciverbalist by night.
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Canadian-grown wheat, canola, and peas have some of the world’s lowest carbon footprints.
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This innovation could transform how scientists study lung disease.
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In 2013, a mysterious epidemic swept across the Pacific Coast of North America.
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A UBC physics student would develop a breakthrough, protecting billions of people.
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Clear-cutting can have impacts that last more than 40 years.
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Out of 15 countries, Canada has the worst record.
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Thanks to this UBC invention, common drink-spiking drugs can be quickly detected.
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RNA technology is powering a revolution — and Canada is uniquely positioned to lead it.
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A new UBC system enables buildings to absorb earthquake energy, instead of resisting it.