Science & Technology
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UBC researchers have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe.
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A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut
A new approach to drug design can deliver medicine directly to the gut in mice at significantly lower doses than current inflammatory bowel disease treatments.
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Arctic plants react to climate change in unexpected ways
Researchers tracked more than 2,000 plant communities over four decades, and found that some species thrived while others declined.
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We still have a representation problem for women in physics – and Canada is no exception
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.
