Science & Technology
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A study finds Canada ranks last for women’s representation among senior authors in Nature Physics, with zero female-led Canadian papers in the past decade.
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Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target
Experts expect the marine shipping sector will see a reduction in carbon intensity of 30 to 40 per cent by 2030.
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UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector.
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The new season of The Last of Us has a spore-ting chance at realism
The trailer for the hit HBO series appears to show the “zombie fungus” cordyceps infecting humans by releasing air-borne spores, instead of through tentacles—closer to scientific reality.
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UBC researcher uses her pain to empower youth affected by violent crime
Dr. Jacquelyn Cragg is launching a mentorship program for youth affected by violent crime.
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New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
UBC researchers have developed a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs potentially preventing assaults.
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Canada slowest in reporting bird flu at 618 days – but COVID shows we can do better
Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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Saturn still reigns supreme as moon king with 128 new moons
The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.
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Why ‘leaky’ plants could accelerate climate change
Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance.
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Why a seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s Day
Even in the face of ongoing threats from habitat damage, seahorses are some of the most dedicated partners in the animal world.
