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"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman

"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman

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Handwashed Clothes: A Hidden Source of Microplastics

Most people around the world wash their clothes by hand, making the impact of microplastics likely larger than we know.

Air Pollution Linked to Autoimmune Warning Signs

Fine air pollution particles have been linked to early immune markers tied to autoimmune disease warning signs, expanding concerns beyond heart and lung health.

Rock-Candy Carbon Capture Could Sweeten Environmental Management

The new direct air capture method could reduce the cost of carbon capture plants by up to 40 percent.

Drones and Quantum Tech Entangle for Remote Sensing

Drone-based, entanglement-driven quantum sensing could boost remote sensing precision in challenging environments.

Table Scraps to Biofuel: A Microbe Flips Food Waste Into Power

A newly identified microbe can convert food waste into renewable natural gas under harsh conditions, boosting future waste-to-energy potential.

Montreal’s Methane Problem: From Snow Dumps to Landfills

Montreal’s largest snow dump, along with inactive landfills and aging natural gas infrastructure, are top methane polluters.

Rollercoaster Harvests are Becoming More Common in the Agricultural Sector

New evidence shows that hotter, drier conditions are making global food production increasingly erratic in the agricultural sector.

A New Way to Boost Nuclear Fusion Rates

With a more accessible reactor, UBC researchers were able to study nuclear fusion reaction rates.

Carbon Footprints of Canadian Crops Among Lowest in the World

Local isn't always better, and UCBO researchers have found that Canadian crops have very low carbon footprints.