Q&As
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Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes
B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
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UBC-developed app saves seniors a trip to the dentist
UBC researchers have developed ToothPortal, a secure teledentistry app that streamlines dental care for seniors in long-term care and enhances training for dentistry students.
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Why these hairy caterpillars swarm every decade – then vanish without a trace
Western tent caterpillars swarm in massive numbers every decade, then vanish. UBC’s Dr. Judith Myers shares insights from 50 years of research into their mysterious cycles.
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How to cool communities in the face of rising heat
UBC experts Drs Rachel H. White, Lorien Nesbitt and Sara Barron explain how smarter design and nature-based solutions can keep Canadians cool, safe and healthy.
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Extreme heat and wildfire smoke is a risky combination, new study finds
The risk of death spikes when people are exposed to both elevated levels of fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke and temperatures above 26 C, new UBC research has found.
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How kids can keep their maths skills sharp this summer
UBC experts discuss how everyday summer holiday activities such as hiking, building sandcastles or picnicking can help care-givers sneak in real-world math lessons while kids are out of school.
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Wildfires could be harming our oceans and disrupting their carbon storage
Wildfires pollute waterways and could affect their ability to sequester carbon, recent University of British Columbia research shows.
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Why carbon taxes fell short—and what Canada should do next
Sauder economist Werner Antweiler examines the limits of carbon pricing and explores what policies might work better.
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This wildfire season is going to be intense. Here’s what to expect
With Canada’s 2025 wildfire season starting earlier and more intensely than usual, UBC experts break down what’s behind the shift and how to prepare for what’s ahead.
