Science & Technology
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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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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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New deep diamond and barium minerals named after UBC researchers
Two newly identified minerals—one from a deep Earth diamond—offer rare insights into the planet’s interior and honour UBC researchers and their legacies.
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How UBC-trained food scientists are advancing food and beverage manufacturing in Canada
Pushing the economy forward: Together with industry, UBC graduates are turning research into high-demand food and beverage products.
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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.
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Some early herders didn’t quit fishing and foraging for a millennium after first keeping livestock
Early herders in eastern Africa kept diverse diets for nearly a millennium after adopting livestock, new research shows, challenging assumptions about rapid dietary specialization.
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Canada nabs time on Extremely Large Telescope with groundbreaking instrument investment
Canada is playing a key role in one of the world’s most powerful telescopes, securing access through investment in a groundbreaking instrument.
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Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds
A UBC-led global analysis of more than 174,000 cats finds that owned cats allowed to roam outdoors carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even with regular veterinary care.
