News
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Wild plants can rapidly evolve to rescue themselves from climate change
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
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Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot
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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Marine virologist, astrophysicist earn UBC’s top research prizes
March 10, 2026
UBC recognizes six Science faculty members for research excellence, with two of the university's top prizes awarded to Dr. Curtis Suttle and Dr. Jess McIver. read more
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Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
March 9, 2026
A new UBC study in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious. read more
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1,000+ high school students build catapults and pole climbers at UBC Physics Olympics
February 26, 2026
More than 1,000 high school students and teachers from across B.C. will participate in the 48th annual UBC Physics Olympics this weekend. read more
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Supports for the UBC community
February 11, 2026
In the wake of yesterday's tragic shootings, our hearts are with the people of Tumbler Ridge. If you are seeking help, please see UBC's supports and resources. read more
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How giant galaxies could have formed just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang
February 10, 2026
New radio observations of molecular gas reveal how dozens of galaxies could have rapidly merged together in the early Universe. read more
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Fluids, rest, and a broad-spectrum antiviral
February 6, 2026
A UBC-led team of researchers has discovered two chemical compounds with potent and wide-ranging antiviral activity that protect mice from influenza A infection read more
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AI swarms could hijack democracy—without anyone noticing
January 29, 2026
They don’t march in the streets or storm the polls, but a new breed of AI-controlled personas could be the next big threat to democracy. read more
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Glowing bacterial sensors detect gut illness in mice before symptoms emerge
January 28, 2026
UBC researchers have engineered gut bacteria that dim their fluorescent glow in the presence of illness. read more