News Tips
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Solar eclipses associated with increased traffic fatalities
The research revealed a significant increase in traffic risk around the time of the total eclipse, resulting in 46 extra deaths in the U.S.
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Entanglements of humpback whales in fish farms rare – and naivety could be to blame
Researchers at UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries conducted the first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities.
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Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
A new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric, making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch.
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Your local sea snail might not make it in warmer oceans – but oysters will
The frilled dog winkle may sound like a complex knot for a tie, but this local sea snail holds clues to our warmer future, including a dire outlook for species that can’t move, adapt, or acclimate as fast as their environment heats up.
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The bigger you are, the better you fare when climate change causes cyclones
The research findings could help wildlife managers develop strategies to help at-risk animals and pinpoint general traits that help animals survive.
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Future leaders are learning how to tackle climate change in math class this year
UBC and UBCO math teachers who want to use their math skills for good have collaborated with climate scientists to bring the climate crisis into their classrooms.
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UBC team deploys AI-powered robots for faster, safer construction
Learn how it works and what this means for the future of construction.
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Mind-control worms and eye-bulging fungus: real-life horror from nature this Halloween
UBC researchers share some gruesome parasites of nature, like worms that fill the entire gut of an insect to a fungus that grows from your nose to your brain.
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Can AI nip tree disease in the bud?
The researchers at UBC's faculty of forestry hope to validate the concept through future field tests and are enthusiastic about its potential.
