New research from UBC mineralogists could make it easier to find high-quality Canadian sapphires, the same sparkling blue gems that adorn Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee Snowflake Brooch.
Great white sharks could one day be swimming in British Columbia waters, according to William Cheung, associate professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at UBC.
Even a single urban tree can help moderate wind speeds and keep pedestrians comfortable as they walk down the street, according to a new University of British Columbia study.
The National Post published an op-ed about nuclear reactors by M. V. Ramana, a professor at UBC’s Liu Institute for Global Issues, and the Simons Chair in Disarmament, Global and Human Security.
This Sunday, meet three Indigenous fashion designers who are transforming the world of contemporary couture with inspired works that draw on their heritage.
Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering are exploring ways to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of monitoring municipal water systems.
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