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The UBC system combines an activated carbon filter with a special, patented catalyst that traps harmful chemicals and breaks them down into harmless components on the filter material.
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Protecting elections in the age of generative AI
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UBC takes comprehensive approach to student affordability
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Renewable energy is more popular than politicians realize
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Enhanced resources available at UBC to help prevent overdoses
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Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
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