Science & Technology
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More accessible landscapes see no improvement as other predators fill the gap.
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AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing
UBC experts warn the next major test may arrive sooner than expected.
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UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation
UBC faculty of forestry and environmental stewardship curriculum in action, helping countries access funding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
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UBC-led partnership tackles cattle methane with cost-saving tools for farmers
Pushing the economy forward: Cutting methane in beef and dairy industries can slow global warming while helping Canadian producers stay competitive.
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AI in the law: How UBC researchers are helping to future-proof justice
A new initiative at the Allard School of Law addresses ethical, regulatory and technological challenges to protect the public and improve access to justice.
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Earliest, hottest galaxy cluster gas on record could change our cosmological models
The scorching cloud of gas threaded between clusters of galaxies is five times hotter than current models predict, highlighting gaps in our models of galaxy cluster formation.
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How changing your diet could help save the world
UBC research shows nearly half the global population—and almost all Canadians—must change their diets to curb climate change. Discover simple steps to reduce food emissions and help keep warming below 2°C.
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The mathematics of gift wrapping
UBC Mathematics postdoctoral fellow Dr. Adam Martens talks about the geometry of gift wrapping—and why you can’t wrap a ball perfectly (so don’t even bother).
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Colliding galaxies create the brightest, fastest growing black holes at their centre
New data from the Euclid satellite confirm that galaxy collisions spark the brightest, fastest-growing black holes, offering fresh insight into how these cosmic giants form and evolve.
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Orcas and dolphins seen hunting together for the first time
For the first time, killer whales and dolphins were seen teaming up to hunt salmon off B.C.’s coast—a surprising alliance that could reshape our understanding of marine predators. Read how researchers uncovered this extraordinary partnership.
