Science & Technology
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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.
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Spot these three Salish constellations this winter
Discover three Salish asterisms lighting up winter skies and the stories behind them, as UBC researcher Dr. Shandin Pete shares Indigenous astronomical knowledge.
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UBC team develops greener way to produce clothing fibres
The clothes we wear every day often rely on rayon, a fabric that has long required harsh chemicals to produce. Now, researchers have found a cleaner, more sustainable way to make it.
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15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
Here are 15 highlights showing how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.
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How warming winters could reshape B.C.’s Christmas tree choices
Forest geneticist Dr. Sally Aitken explains how warming winters, droughts and pests could change which species thrive—and what that means for holiday shoppers.
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UBC ‘body-swap’ robot helps reveal how the brain keeps us upright
UBC scientists' discovery could help shape new ways to reduce fall risk for millions of people.
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UBC researchers uncover how statins harm muscles—and how to stop it
Study reveals how cholesterol-lowering drugs can trigger muscle damage—and point to a way to make them safer.
