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New book pays homage to North America’s rivers, including the 'soul of BC'
September 22, 2021
Dr. Eric Taylor’s (PhD ‘89) research focuses on the evolution and conservation of freshwater fishes. The UBC zoologist is also an avid angler. His new book, Rivers Run Through Us: A Natural and Human History of Great Rivers of North America, weaves together the social and ecological… read more
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Coral reefs are 50% less able to provide food, jobs, and climate protection than in 1950s, putting millions at risk
September 17, 2021
The capacity of coral reefs to provide ecosystem services relied on by millions of people worldwide has declined by half since the 1950s, according to a new University of British Columbia-led study. The study offers the first comprehensive look at what climate change, overfishing, and habitat… read more
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Megaconstellations of satellites will cause most light pollution at 50 degrees latitude
September 13, 2021
The planned launch of thousands of communications satellites over the next few years is expected to have the most impact on our view of the night sky over many cities in Canada including Calgary, Regina, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Researchers at the University of Regina, UBC and University of… read more
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UBC launches new options in data, computational sciences
September 9, 2021
Undergraduate students at UBC Vancouver have two new options to pursue studies in data and computational science this fall with the launch of new minor and first-year cohort programs. UBC Vancouver’s new Data Science Minor is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly via the departments… read more
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Chemistry, Math and CS researchers elected to RSC
September 7, 2021
Three UBC Science researchers have been elected to join the Royal Society of Canada. Professors Alejandro Adem, Curtis Berlinguette and Raymond Ng join over 40 UBC Science researchers in the RSC since 2000. The Royal Society of Canada elects scholars who have made significant contribution… read more
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Indigenous Knowledge is helping statisticians better understand a changing Arctic
August 19, 2021
Rowenna Gryba is fascinated by the confluence of statistics and geography. For the past few years her work has focused on Arctic seal populations. Her new study pairs Indigenous Knowledge of seal behaviour near Utqiaġvik, Alaska with satellite telemetry. “If we honor the information… read more
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$22 million awarded to UBC research in conservation, new materials, cyber security
August 13, 2021
The University of British Columbia has received $22 million from the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund for 24 research projects across campus. Nine of the projects involve UBC Science researchers in areas such as climate and environment, particle physics, and computer science. &ldquo… read more
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How to spot a narwhal: infrared cameras reveal elusive mammals
August 11, 2021
Finding animals in the wild can be tough, even for researchers with access to airplanes, high-end cameras and other costly gear. Many animals blend with their surroundings or hide in places that human eyes can’t reach. This is especially true of marine animals, who move under cover of water… read more
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Insects beware! This west coast plant wants to eat you
August 9, 2021
The delicate stalk and pretty white flowers of Triantha occidentalis may seem like the perfect place to perch if you’re an insect, but get trapped in its sticky hairs and it will suck the nutrients from your dead corpse. That’s the surprising new finding by University of British… read more
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New migration insights could help conserve the world's farthest-migrating species
August 5, 2021
The Arctic tern—which has the world record for the longest annual migration—uses just a few select routes, a key finding that could help efforts to conserve the species, according to a new University of British Columbia study. Globally, Arctic terns are declining and their wide… read more