Science & Technology
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Loss of the millennia-old ecosystem shows that even the Arctic's projected last ice refuge is vulnerable to rapid change.
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Farewell black spruce? How climate change and pests are reshaping North America’s forests
More than 80 per cent of North American forests could face greater threats from pests and diseases by mid-century, finds study led by UBC researchers.
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Snakes in an egg all coil in the same direction. Scientists think they’ve learned why.
A new study suggests this twist arises from how the rapidly growing spine develops around the gut, offering fresh insight into one of nature’s most unusual body plans.
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New UBC tool helps cities plant trees where they’re needed most
CanopyFit maps physical barriers alongside heat and equity data to maximize shade and cooling.
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UBC-developed ‘wood foam’ enters production as Indigenous-led pilot plant opens in Vancouver
A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging.
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UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge
The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration
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Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon
Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided.
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UBC and Hornby Island partner to train next generation of coastal scientists
Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of these “gateway” algae.
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Insect submariners survive the depths without imploding
UBC researchers discovered a remarkable adaptation that challenges a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean.
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Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study
UBC engineers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future restraint design
