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A new UBC study reveals that the brighter the orange on a male guppy, the more virile it is, solving a long-standing evolutionary puzzle about their flashy colours.
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Climate cues and tree genes best predictor of leaf burst in spring
Thousands of people await the blooming of cherry trees as a welcome sign of spring every year. Now, thanks to new work by researchers at UBC and Université de Montréal, it may soon be possible to predict more precisely when the first tiny buds will burst forth.
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Canada’s west coast surf culture downplays concussion risk
Interviews with surfers on B.C.’s west coast indicate they don't take concussion as seriously as the data suggests they should.
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Matchmaking for healthier bees
While poor hygiene may be a deal breaker in human relationships, in bee colonies it can be a matter of life and death.
