Science & Technology
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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.
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West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix
New research reveals West Coast mammal-eating killer whales form two distinct communities—inner and outer coast transients—that rarely mix, with unique diets, habitats and behaviors.
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‘Forever’ chemicals found in B.C. sea otters
UBC research shows otters near cities carried triple the toxic load of more remote animals
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How trees recycle nutrients to produce their autumn colours
UBC botanist Dr. Santokh Singh explains the science behind autumn leaf colours, why B.C.'s display is more muted and shares his favourite spots for fall foliage.
