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Super-resolution microscope reveals secrets of deadly Nipah virus

The deadly Nipah virus and others like it assemble themselves in a much more haphazard manner than previously thought, new UBC research has found. The discovery could allow scientists to develop more effective vaccines and rule out many approaches to fighting these viruses.

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UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality

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Cigarettes account for half of waste recovered on Vancouver and Victoria shorelines

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Fishing fleets travelling further to catch fewer fish

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Richmond News
UBC’s William Rees digs into global food footprint
Richmond News
Growing a garden grows awareness of intricate food system
Richmond News
A local food system defined by us all
Independent U.K.
Science news in brief: Megatoothed sharks and inside a leech
Business in Vancouver
B.C. schools will weather loss of Saudi students: Officials
Georgia Straight
Why blockchain technology is flourishing in Metro Vancouver
CBC
How B.C. homeowners can prepare for wildfires
CBC
If the world ate USDA-recommended diet, there wouldn’t be enough land to grow it
Daily Hive
UBC placed as 2nd in Canada by 2018 World University Academic Rankings
The Tyee
Trinity Western covenant change good, not far enough: Critics
Star Edmonton
Research suggests real bike safety comes with separated lanes
CBC
Shipbuilding program hits snag as inspection finds defective welds in hull

Some seniors entering long-term care homes too soon: UBC expert
Jun 26, 2018
Recycling may be confusing but volunteers help get it right
Jun 13, 2018
Sugar loss during baking means calorie counts could be off
May 31, 2018
Making her mark: How Meghan Markle’s marriage to Prince Harry breaks with royal tradition
May 18, 2018
What is blockchain? UBC expert breaks it down
May 14, 2018
New environmental assessment law is an opportunity to put public trust back into the process: UBC researchers
May 11, 2018

UBC experts available to comment on wildfires and associated air quality
Aug 15, 2018
Students show off Star Wars-style rescue robots in competition at UBC
Aug 8, 2018
UBC experts on Vancouver Pride
Aug 2, 2018
UBC experts on ride-hailing report
Jul 19, 2018
UBC experts on U.S. policy of separating migrant families
Jun 19, 2018
UBC experts on Trinity Western law school decision
Jun 15, 2018

T-Birds baseball team takes Japan

The Thunderbirds are off on a 10-day trip to Japan where they'll face four top university level teams in Tokyo.

How to conserve half the planet without going hungry

The Conversation published an op-ed co-written by two UBC academics about rethinking agriculture and conservation.

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