Science & Technology
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Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal
Once-in-a-century crop failures could strike every decade by 2100, according to new research from UBC.
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Fast-tracking mining in B.C. without repeating past mistakes
B.C. is pushing mineral mining to meet clean energy demand, but UBC experts stress the need to balance growth with Indigenous rights and the environment.
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This scientist’s side hustle is creating crosswords for The New York Times
Dean by day, cruciverbalist by night, Dr. Mark MacLachlan discusses the science behind the art of his hobby as a crossword creator for The New York Times and more.
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UBC-developed app saves seniors a trip to the dentist
UBC researchers have developed ToothPortal, a secure teledentistry app that streamlines dental care for seniors in long-term care and enhances training for dentistry students.
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Why these hairy caterpillars swarm every decade – then vanish without a trace
Western tent caterpillars swarm in massive numbers every decade, then vanish. UBC’s Dr. Judith Myers shares insights from 50 years of research into their mysterious cycles.
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New mega RNA virus may hold the key to mass oyster die-offs
UBC researchers uncover a massive new RNA virus in farmed Pacific oysters during a mass die-off in B.C., Canada.
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‘Disease detectives’ discover cause of sea star wasting disease that wiped out billions of sea stars
UBC researchers have identified the bacterial culprit behind sea star wasting disease, solving a decade-long mystery and opening the door to recovery efforts for devastated marine ecosystems.
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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.
