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  • Talk Canadian to me: Dictionary of Canadianisms goes mobile in time for July 1
    Society & Culture

    Talk Canadian to me: Dictionary of Canadianisms goes mobile in time for July 1

    Explore over 14,500 Canadianisms —celebrating how we speak, coast to coast.

Most Recent Stories

  • Bacterial fingerprints in soil show where copper is buried
    Science & Technology

    Bacterial fingerprints in soil show where copper is buried

    New technique could help source critical minerals vital for green transition

  • How to cool communities in the face of rising heat
    Climate & Environment

    How to cool communities in the face of rising heat

  • UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens
    University News

    UBC’s newest state-of-the art fitness centre opens

    UBC Vancouver has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space with the opening of Recreation Centre North (Rec North). 

  • Eylul Kara awarded B.C. Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for leadership in inclusion and reconciliation
    University News

    Eylul Kara awarded B.C. Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for leadership in inclusion and reconciliation

    Kara’s journey highlights the power of community-led education and cross-cultural connection.

  • Internationally renowned clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health
    University News

    Internationally renowned clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health

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  • Quantum translator on a chip: This device converts microwaves to light

    Interesting Engineering
  • Opinion: Canadian youth should have a universal gap year

    The Globe and Mail
  • Dictionary of ‘Canadianisms’ gets major Canada Day update

    Toronto Star
  • Opinion: Canada Day: How Canadian nationalism is evolving with the times — and will continue to do so

    The Conversation

News Tips & Story Ideas

  • Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target

  • Stars beat stats when it comes to shopping decisions

  • UBC philosophy professor’s research cited in U.S. Supreme Court decision

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UBC EXPERTS ON TOPICAL ISSUES

Wildfires

Climate & Environment

  • Extreme heat and wildfire smoke is a risky combination, new study finds

    Extreme heat and wildfire smoke is a risky combination, new study finds

  • How lottery-style bottle returns could transform recycling

    How lottery-style bottle returns could transform recycling

  • Wildfires could be harming our oceans and disrupting their carbon storage

    Wildfires could be harming our oceans and disrupting their carbon storage

  • Why carbon taxes fell short—and what Canada should do next

    Why carbon taxes fell short—and what Canada should do next

Health & Medicine

  • New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants

    New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants

  • Delivering AI’s promise of better health care

    Delivering AI’s promise of better health care

  • Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars

    Addressing five health issues in men could save thousands of lives – and billions of dollars

  • Measles is back – here are five things you need to know

    Measles is back – here are five things you need to know

Science & Technology

  • How kids can keep their maths skills sharp this summer

    How kids can keep their maths skills sharp this summer

  • UBC scientists propose blueprint for ‘universal translator’ in quantum networks

    UBC scientists propose blueprint for ‘universal translator’ in quantum networks

  • This wildfire season is going to be intense. Here’s what to expect

    This wildfire season is going to be intense. Here’s what to expect

  • Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

    Nearly five million seized seahorses just ‘tip of the iceberg’ in global wildlife smuggling

Society & Culture

  • How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health

    How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health

  • What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

    What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

  • What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another

    What’s a healthy amount of sleep? It differs from one country to another

  • We still have a representation problem for women in physics – and Canada is no exception

    We still have a representation problem for women in physics – and Canada is no exception

University News

  • Unscripted: A UBC alum’s story of adventure, stages and growth 

    Unscripted: A UBC alum’s story of adventure, stages and growth 

  • From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation

    From Sri Lanka to Vancouver: UBC alum named to BC Business 30 Under 30 for healthcare innovation

  • UBC celebrates more than 13,000 graduates

    UBC celebrates more than 13,000 graduates

  • UBCO Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up’ attitude

    UBCO Debates crowd brings ‘elbows up’ attitude

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