We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.

UBC researchers are proposing a solution to a key hurdle in quantum networking: a device that can “translate” microwave to optical signals and vice versa. The technology could serve as a universal ...

A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time ...

Rising rents and housing shortages aren’t just making it harder for young Canadians to find a place of their own—they’re fundamentally changing how families live together, according to new research ...

Young people’s mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers. The research, led by ...

An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.

While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low, the research highlights that the potential for uncontrolled space rocket junk to disrupt flights and create additional costs for airlines ...

According to nationally-representative surveys in the United States, hundreds of thousands of straight-identified men have had sex with other men. In the new book Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility ...

UBC researchers have created what could be the first battery that is both flexible and washable. This zinc-manganese dioxide cell can be integrated into wearable devices like watches and patches for ...

Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins—natural plant compounds that make your mouth pucker ...

The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.

Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive honorary degrees this year from the University of British Columbia. Among this year’s recipients are Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sarah Polley, human ...