As a U.S. president tries to blur the border between Canada and the U.S., the distinction between the two countries could not be more stark when it comes to reproductive health and rights. Abortion ...

UBC researchers surveyed 149 marine shipping experts in 2021 and found they expect the sector to see a reduction of 30 to 40 per cent in the carbon intensity of shipping — a measure of the amount of ...

As spring blossoms across Vancouver, UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries offer more than just a chance to grow your own garden—they’re part of a growing movement of sustainable gardening and community-driven ...

A new degree program co-developed by Indigenous leaders and the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry will provide Indigenous youth with a unique opportunity to learn Indigenous science ...

If you were choosing between a blender rated 3.5 out of five points, or one with three and a half stars, which would you pick? According to a new study from UBC Sauder School of Business, you’re more ...

Today, the University of British Columbia officially opened the doors to the Gordon B. Shrum Building, the new home for the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME). As Canada’s first purpose-built ...

The Last of Us is back on April 13 and this season is more realistic than ever. The trailer for the hit HBO series appears to show the “zombie fungus” cordyceps infecting humans by releasing air-borne ...

On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decided once and for all that the federal bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms can regulate gun-building kits, just as it regulates guns ...

On Monday, the University of British Columbia will unveil Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility—a state-of-the-art building that will serve as the new home for UBC’s School of ...

Dr. Laura Schummers' latest research shows Canada's abortion rate remaining relatively stable, in contrast to other countries where it has risen dramatically. A new UBC study finds that persistently ...

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A study finds Canada ranks last for women’s representation among senior authors in Nature Physics, with zero female-led Canadian papers in the past decade. Experts expect the marine shipping sector ...