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Hydrogen becomes a superfluid at nanoscale, confirming 50-year-old prediction
February 21, 2025
Hydrogen nano-clusters at low temperatures display ‘superfluidity’—a quantum state of frictionless flow only previously observed in helium.The new research was published today in Science Advances by an international team led by chemists at the University of British Columbia (UBC).“This… read more
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Why ‘leaky’ plants could accelerate climate change
February 18, 2025
Plants play a key role in regulating Earth’s climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt this balance, because plants are leaking more water than previously thought.UBC assistant professor Dr. Sean Michaletz, a newly minted Sloan Research Fellow in the department of… read more
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A seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s
February 14, 2025
This February 14th, take some lessons in love from some of the most dedicated partners in the animal world: seahorses. These marine mates are masters of ocean romance—even in the face of ongoing threats from unsustainable fishing practices and habitat damage. Start every day with a dance—even when… read more
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One in four chance per year that rocket junk will enter busy airspace
February 5, 2025
There’s a 26 per cent annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a recent UBC study.While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low, the research highlights that the potential for uncontrolled space rocket junk to… read more
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UBC Campus Notifications - Weather Advisory
February 3, 2025
Feb. 03, 2025 – 9:26 p.m. PST - Campus is NOT closed, but in-person learning activities are cancelled. This site will be updated as required. read more
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New research uncovers exotic electron crystal in graphene
January 27, 2025
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, the University of Washington, and Johns Hopkins University have identified a new class of quantum states in a custom-engineered graphene structure. Published today in Nature, the study reports the discovery of topological electronic crystals in… read more
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Funding strengthens quantum science partnerships at UBC
January 21, 2025
Federal funding announced today will help UBC Science researchers launch a range of quantum materials and computing partnerships—including large-scale simulations to predict the properties of luminescent materials for display and solid-state lighting. The projects are among more than… read more
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Winter road salt could be killing salmon eggs
January 2, 2025
Researchers have found that high levels of salt kill fertilized coho salmon eggs, raising concerns about the use of road salt in winter.The Road Salt and Pacific Salmon Success Project, a collaboration between UBC, SFU, BCIT, the department of fisheries and oceans, and community scientists,… read more
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Dr. Marco Marra appointed Officer of the Order of Canada
December 18, 2024
Dr. Marco Marra from Michael Smith Labs has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada—an honour received by 7,600 Canadians since its creation in 1967. read more
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How to reduce food waste and feast sustainably this holiday season
December 17, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, complete with multiple occasions for eating, drinking and making merry—which means multiple occasions for wasted food and drink. It’s estimated that 20 per cent, or 11 million tonnes, of all the food produced in Canada is wasted. Wasted food means wasted… read more