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Planetary Science

Magnetic field at Martian surface ten times stronger than expected

Dark Energy and Matter

Key part of 70-year-old quantum theory holds up in antimatter

Oceanography

Ocean fish farming in tropics and sub-tropics most impacted by climate change: UBC study

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Protist expert awarded top UBC research prize

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New quantum switch turns metals into insulators

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It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Check all of the profiles we've posted on some of the inspiring women at #UBC #Science and celebrate the #WomenInScience who you admire. http://bit.ly/2GI4dUS “Science is part of society, and every barrier that affects women in society affect women as scientists, “...how does the timing work when you’re in a career path that just progressively gets more and more intense?” Isobel Mouat, #UBC PhD student, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Learn about Mouat's research on autoimmune diseases as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science this February 11. #WomenInScience #UBC http://bit.ly/2GI4dUS “It’s important that we support women (and other identities that are underrepresented) in not only choosing this field, but staying in it.” – Amanda Giang, Researcher at UBC's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. Learn about Amanda's focus on environmental science and policy as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science this February 11. #WomenInScience #UBC http://bit.ly/2GI4dUS “Excellence comes from diversity. By bringing multiple perspectives together and valuing the different viewpoints, we can truly think about problems in new ways.” – Gail Murphy, UBC’s Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Learn about Murphy's computer software development experience as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science this February 11. #WomenInScience #UBC http://bit.ly/2GI4dUS

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Rocket man: UBC alumnus explains his passion for astrophysics

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