Science & Technology
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Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM
New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM.
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Orange is the new aphrodisiac—for guppies
A new UBC study reveals that the brighter the orange on a male guppy, the more virile it is, solving a long-standing evolutionary puzzle about their flashy colours.
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Bacterial fingerprints in soil show where copper is buried
New technique could help source critical minerals vital for green transition
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How to cool communities in the face of rising heat
UBC experts Drs Rachel H. White, Lorien Nesbitt and Sara Barron explain how smarter design and nature-based solutions can keep Canadians cool, safe and healthy.
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How kids can keep their maths skills sharp this summer
UBC experts discuss how everyday summer holiday activities such as hiking, building sandcastles or picnicking can help care-givers sneak in real-world math lessons while kids are out of school.
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UBC scientists propose blueprint for ‘universal translator’ in quantum networks
Silicon breakthrough could lay foundation for a global quantum internet.
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Wildfires could be harming our oceans and disrupting their carbon storage
Wildfires pollute waterways and could affect their ability to sequester carbon, recent University of British Columbia research shows.
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New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants
A new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries caused by devices like brain-computer interfaces.
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Delivering AI’s promise of better health care
Jump-started by a $22.5 million gift, UBC’s new AI and Health Network is deploying powerful artificial intelligence tools to drive health system innovation and improve patient care.
