UBC researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed over 86 per cent of surface pesticide residue from tested fruit and slowed browning and moisture loss. This could mean safer ...

Summer weather is arriving earlier, lasting longer and packing more heat than it used to—and it’s happening faster than scientists had previously measured. A new study by UBC researchers has found ...

Amidst the chirping of birds and laughter of children, there’s another sound echoing through the spring air: an explosion of sneezes. And they’re getting louder. As Dr. Amin Kanani, clinical associate ...

Canadian scientists have developed a genomic test that traces the Asian spongy moth to its origin, helping prevent new infestations. Invasive species cost Canada billions of dollars each year. Now, a ...

When the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the constitutional right to abortion care in 2022, several states enacted abortion bans. That legal shift raised a question that has received little focused ...

In an era of climate anxiety, geopolitical tensions and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, apocalyptic thinking is no longer confined to the fringes of society, according to new research ...

A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished, highlighting long-term risks for Canadian communities and the need ...

A new UBC analysis says the Cowichan decision is grounded in solid law and does not threaten private landowners, outlining pathways for fair, forward-looking solutions. The recent Cowichan decision ...

Think things are bad down south? Canada has no reason to be proud of our immigration detention system either, according to a new report which finds the detention system disproportionately impacts ...

Partner for Purpose: This story is the third in a five-part series highlighting how UBC faculty and staff partnerships create meaningful change, both within the university and beyond. Experiential ...

“Will you come to my cottage this summer?” In one now-iconic line, Heated Rivalry captured hearts far beyond Canada. The Canadian-made series follows the romance between hometown hockey hero Shane ...

UBC researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders. Gene-editing tools like CRISPR have unlocked new treatments for previously ...