Science

Dean by day, cruciverbalist by night.

Canadian-grown wheat, canola, and peas have some of the world’s lowest carbon footprints.

This innovation could transform how scientists study lung disease.

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic swept across the Pacific Coast of North America.

A UBC physics student would develop a breakthrough, protecting billions of people.

Clear-cutting can have impacts that last more than 40 years.

Out of 15 countries, Canada has the worst record.

Thanks to this UBC invention, common drink-spiking drugs can be quickly detected.

RNA technology is powering a revolution — and Canada is uniquely positioned to lead it.

A new UBC system enables buildings to absorb earthquake energy, instead of resisting it.

Saturn has left its former rival, Jupiter, in the dust.

Those who produce pollution should pay for cleaning up any environmental damage.

An accident spawned three years of research on polymers — and a new career trajectory.

Exposing developing salmon to road salt concentrations can lead to deformities or death.

UBC researchers are decoding the factors that cause autism spectrum disorder.

Rain gardens can help to reduce tire toxins from entering BC’s waterways.

This discovery may help to reveal how our own solar system formed.

This ultra-black material could be used for astronomy, solar cells, luxury items, and art.

Will we one day be able to cure — not just mitigate — allergies?