News
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Subsidies, fragmented enforcement hamper progress on illegal fishing
August 10, 2026
Comprehensive analysis underscores why the issue is so persistent, and provides estimates on the scope and concentration of industrial scale illegal fishing. read more
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Geography influences early programming of the immune system
July 29, 2026
An international research team has found early programming of newborns' immune system occurs uniquely in different geographical locations. read more
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Insect ‘submariners’ don’t implode at depth, leaving oceanic mystery unsolved
July 23, 2026
Deep-diving insect larvae are challenging a long-held idea about why there are no insects in the ocean, thanks to adaptable air sacs. read more
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Researchers identify class of “oddball” meteorite that killed the dinosaurs
July 17, 2026
Earth scientists are slowly closing in on the class of impactor that caused the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. read more
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Food security, AI, health research get federal boost
July 7, 2026
Projects investigating food security, AI-driven chemistry, and cell interactions are among 80 newly funded research programs across UBC Science. read more
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How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
July 6, 2026
To study how pigeons see while flying, UBC researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks to carry tiny cameras and computers. read more
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
July 6, 2026
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife. read more
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Can a walk through downtown Vancouver change how we think about climate change?
June 23, 2026
UBC researchers are engaging people on climate change with Urban Future Walks, an experience that highlights real-world sustainability solutions in Vancouver. read more
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
June 17, 2026
UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely. read more
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New deep diamond and barium minerals named after UBC researchers
June 11, 2026
Two newly identified minerals—one from a deep Earth diamond—offer rare insights into the planet’s interior and honour UBC researchers and their legacies. read more