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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
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Science researchers honoured by RSC
September 9, 2026
New fellows are leading experts on sustainable agriculture, fish adaption and plant immune response. read more
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Using comics to bring tricky microbiology concepts to life
September 8, 2026
For undergraduate students taking introductory microbiology courses at UBC this fall, comics are proving to be a powerful way to illustrate complex concepts. read more
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Welcome to UBC Science!
September 3, 2026
Everything undergraduates need to know about getting started, navigating classes, academic and study resources, and connecting with on-campus supports. read more
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Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs brings three world-leading researchers to UBC Science
August 26, 2026
The Faculty of Science has recruited three of the nine newly announced Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs at UBC. read more
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New seahorse species named after UBC marine conservationist
August 12, 2026
A newly discovered seahorse species from the Indian Ocean—Hippocampus amandavincentae—has been named after UBC marine biologist Dr. Amanda Vincent. read more
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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