Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought.UBC assistant professor Dr. Sean Michaletz, a newly minted Sloan Research Fellow in the department of…
February 14, 2025
This February 14th, take some lessons in love from some of the most dedicated partners in the animal world: seahorses. These marine mates are masters of ocean romance—even in the face of ongoing threats from unsustainable fishing practices and habitat damage. Start every day with a dance—even when… read more
February 5, 2025
There’s a 26 per cent annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a recent UBC study.While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low, the research highlights that the potential for uncontrolled space rocket junk to… read more
February 3, 2025
Feb. 03, 2025 – 9:26 p.m. PST - Campus is NOT closed, but in-person learning activities are cancelled. This site will be updated as required. read more
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