News
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How a common prairie plant could contain the key to new medicines
November 5, 2026
A collaboration between University of Lethbridge and UBC researchers is exploring the anti-mitotic activity of metabolites made by the Prairie Crocus. read more
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UBC researchers uncover new cyber threat to water and energy networks
November 3, 2026
UBC researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that could allow hackers to target and disrupt critical infrastructure. read more
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UBC synthetic chemist named one of Canada's top young researchers
October 26, 2026
Dr. Corinna Schindler uses catalytic and photochemical reactions to construct complex molecules—often in order to improve medicines. read more
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Even modest post-infection complications can make expanded vaccine coverage cost effective: New modelling
October 5, 2026
New modelling led by scientists at UBC could help public health officials better factor in the long-term impacts of infectious disease. read more
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Canadian telescope directly maps earliest glow of hydrogen, opening a new window on the universe
September 28, 2026
The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of hydrogen's ancient radio glow, paving the way for new studies of cosmic expansion. read more
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Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea
September 23, 2026
UBC researchers have documented two new sea spider species, the first described in almost a century, helping fill a gap in a poorly understood group of animals. read more
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UBC, First Nations-led alliance strengthen collaboration to advance fisheries stewardship
September 22, 2026
The Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance and UBC have signed a memorandum of collaboration to strengthen their partnership on fisheries conservation and research. read more
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Snakes in an egg all coil in the same direction. Scientists think they’ve learned why.
September 16, 2026
New study suggests this twist arises from how the rapidly growing spine develops around the gut, offering insight into one of nature’s most unusual body plans. read more
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UBC evolutionary biologist awarded Peter Wall fellowship
September 15, 2026
Dr. Patrick Keeling has been awarded a 2026 UBC Wall Fellowship—one of the most generous internal awards granted at any university in North America. read more
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Why most rivers don’t respond to storms the same way twice
September 14, 2026
A global analysis of catchments underscores the complexities of modelling river run off and flooding—and provides new tools for hydrologists. read more