Science
From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.
Who gets studied—and who does the studying—limits scientific knowledge.
Canadian researchers captured a rare video of killer whales and dolphins working together.
These projects are accelerating housing solutions, lowering costs, and creating jobs.
A UBC spin-off powered by alumni talent is pushing BC’s economy forward.
Crop failures are messing with the menu.
UBC researchers are reimagining recovery after spinal cord injury.
The coyote with one bad leg became an unofficial mascot on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
UBCO researchers are using predictive tools to help communities respond quicker to wildfires.
Despite recent headlines, the evidence that drugs like Tylenol or SSRIs cause autism is weak.
This prototype turns human waste into nutrient-rich compost—and doesn’t need plumbing.
An international team with UBC researchers observed a collision between two black holes.
The extension enhances the university’s ability to address biodiversity loss.
A UBC math major’s take on one of our most misunderstood subjects.
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?
UBC researchers are thinking outside the box to sustainably solve world problems.
A new proposal aims to start a conversation about what we call a planet.
Where did all the butterflies go, and what can we do to bring them back?
Meet five stellar researchers who will change how you think about nearly everything.
More than 2,000 scientists are involved in analyzing the data sent back to Earth.
How do we make life-saving decisions when everything goes wrong?
A UBC research team is helping to bring new hope to children battling hard-to-treat cancers.
The "anthropause" offered a rare opportunity to learn about human-wildlife interactions.
UBC is adding new spaces over six years in technology-related programs.
Canada is wasting scarce resources conserving species that are not endangered elsewhere.
Organ model technologies can help address the challenges of drug development.
Builders are searching for available, strong materials to make next-generation cement.
Co-led by a UBC researcher, a global competition is tapping into the power of citizen science.
UBC’s Dr. Mary Berbee discusses how to find edible mushrooms — and avoid poisonous ones.
Dr. Phil Ainslie and his team dive into research related to human performance and survival.
A new process developed at UBC to make lightweight electric cars is steering closer to reality.
A two-faced star has been identified by astronomers in a first for its kind.
The human gut contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord and exerts influence on the brain.
Connecting with nature, particularly in forests, can benefit our mental and physical health.
Unravelling the mysteries of gene expression in early brain development.
A UBCO prof and his team are exploring solutions to the world’s obsession with plastics.
“Think Brita filter, but a thousand times better.”
A survey of body sizes of all Earth’s living organisms uncovered an unexpected pattern.
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