Science & Technology
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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.
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Are you addicted to your AI chatbot? It might be by design
New research shows some people are developing addictive patterns of AI chatbot use—and it’s affecting their daily lives.
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UBC researchers aim to deliver earlier warnings on the toxic drug supply
The Track & Trace pilot program will map where substances are coming from, and going to, informing public safety and health.
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Smarter forest practices could help protect B.C. forests from wildfire and climate stress, new research suggests
A decade of research and a new book from UBC's Dr. Suzanne Simard point to a shift in how forests should be managed.
