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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
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UBC researchers help measure tiny energy gap in antimatter with improved precision
June 2, 2026
The ALPHA Collaboration improves its measurement of the ground-state hyperfine splitting of antihydrogen by two orders of magnitude. read more
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New curriculum preps undergrads for an AI-driven future
May 28, 2026
A new campus-wide 100-level course, and separate degree option in computer science, are designed to help UBC students succeed in an AI-driven future. read more
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Congratulations to our spring graduates!
May 22, 2026
Graduates from across UBC Science will mark this important milestone by crossing the Chan Centre stage at UBC's May 25 - 27 ceremonies. read more