Q&As
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A new study reveals why public confrontation may be better for team cohesion and inclusion.
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How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
Researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks for pigeons, revealing unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones.
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
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New study explores how people with schizophrenia experience heat inside their homes
Funded through Health Canada’s HeatADAPT program, the research aims to support better, more inclusive planning and responses to extreme heat.
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Can a walk through downtown Vancouver change how we think about climate change?
UBC researchers are exploring new ways to engage people on climate change through Urban Future Walks, an experience that highlights real-world sustainability solutions in Vancouver through guided, virtual and self-directed tours.
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely.
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Ready for anything: UBC’s approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games
In this Q&A, UBC’s community safety and emergency management directors share how they’re working with partners across and beyond campus to ensure the university is ready when international teams arrive.
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Meet UBC’s head groundskeeper preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the world stage
A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley.
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Multinational firms drive growth but can come with steep environmental costs, study finds
Tracking firms across borders reveals ripple effects on forests, crops and local economies.
