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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 Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25

    UBC Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget for 2024/25

    UBC is reporting a healthy financial position as part of its 2024/25 budget, approved by the Board of Governors this week.

  • The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know

    The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know

    We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.

  • Why your plans to age in place need to start now

    Why your plans to age in place need to start now

    Dr. Karen Humphreys, clinical instructor from UBC’s faculty of medicine and internal medicine specialist, pulls together advice on fitness, functionality and financial health for the wave of Canadian baby boomers who may soon find themselves in a social safety net that is fraying under their weight.

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