Plants pause their growth during stress, then press play when conditions improve, helping them recover and live on to produce food, according to a new study.
March 16, 2026
Quantum materials, astronomy, and life sciences research at UBC got a major boost with the latest round of Canada Foundation for Innovation Award Funding. read more
March 12, 2026
For the first time in the wild, researchers have shown plant populations can evolve quickly enough to rebound from extreme drought. read more
March 11, 2026
A sweeping new study of the 2021 heat wave offers crucial insight into how climate extremes reshape ecosystems. read more
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