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  • Orange is the new aphrodisiac—for guppies

    Orange is the new aphrodisiac—for guppies

    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.

  • UBC’s budget for 2021/22 set to bolster EDI, expand student supports, and further the university’s impact

    UBC’s budget for 2021/22 set to bolster EDI, expand student supports, and further the university’s impact

    The UBC Board of Governors has approved the budget for 2021/22, setting spending priorities for the year ahead to support the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, to further UBC’s impact through key priorities, and to continue support for excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

  • Cool and COVID-safe: How radiant cooling could keep our cities comfortable and healthy

    Cool and COVID-safe: How radiant cooling could keep our cities comfortable and healthy

    A novel system of chilled panels that can replace air conditioning can also help reduce the risk of indoor disease transmission, suggests new analysis from the University of British Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University.

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