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UBC researchers have built an electric guitar from sustainably sourced mahogany, showing that environmentally responsible materials can deliver the same high-quality sound as endangered, native-grown wood.
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Fully autonomous store opens on UBC campus
Located in the lobby of Gage Commons, Gage Market offers an innovative, 24/7 cashier-free shopping experience, setting a new standard for retail on university campuses.
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Why abortion rates are rising abroad—but not in Canada
Dr. Laura Schummers’ latest research shows Canada’s abortion rate remaining relatively stable, in contrast to other countries where it has risen dramatically.
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Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women
A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.
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Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target
Experts expect the marine shipping sector will see a reduction in carbon intensity of 30 to 40 per cent by 2030.
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UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries: a growing movement in sustainability and community engagement
As spring blooms, UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries invite communities to grow gardens, share seeds, and cultivate a movement rooted in sustainability and connection.
Explore
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Opinion: The gap between wages and housing prices is widening, fuelling the affordability crisis
The Conversation
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B.C.’s Liberal candidates have more experience than expected: expert
Business in Vancouver
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Why Trump could be Europe’s accidental city-builder
Politico
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Opinion: Land acknowledgments aren’t political. They uphold the rule of law in Canada
Globe and Mail
