Science & Technology
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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
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How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
Researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks for pigeons, revealing unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones.
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
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.
