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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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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.
Clean Energy Breakthrough: Canada’s First Nuclear Irradiation Study
Canada's first nuclear irradiation study advances clean energy solutions.
Fire-Loving Fungi Spark B.C. Forest Revival
Fire-loving fungi support forest recovery by stabilizing soil and recycling nutrients.
Don River Streams 500 Billion Microplastics into Lake Ontario
Toronto’s Don River has been found to flush more than 500 billion microplastic particles into Lake Ontario each year.
Greener Roofs: Aerial Imagery Reveals Growth in Toronto
Researchers used aerial remote sensing to track the health of Toronto’s green roofs, uncovering a trend.
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.
Recreating Microplastics to Test Their Impact in the Lab
A new technique replicates microplastics in the lab, allowing scientists to better understand how they affect living organisms.
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.
Cracking the Code Behind Bumblebee Colonies & Food Systems
UBCO researchers created a mathematical model to explain how bumblebee colonies budget energy, and ultimately, food systems.
Sustainable Mining: How Scientists Help Canada Lead Responsible Mineral Extraction
Concerned scientists are working to ensure that mining remains an increasingly sustainable industry, setting a global standard.
Marine Heatwaves Hurt Coastal Ecosystems & Economies
A record-breaking marine heatwave caused ecosystem collapse along North America’s west coast.
Clear-Cutting Can Lead to Extreme Flood Risk
Researchers at UBC have found that clear-cut logging dramatically increases the risk of severe floods.
First-of-Its-Kind Oil Spill Study Launched at Arctic Observatory
As the Arctic opens to more shipping and resource exploration, understanding how oil spills interact with sea ice is critical for protecting northern environments and communities.
Accelerated Glacier Melt Highlights Need for Better Climate Models
UNBC research reveals glacier melt in Western Canada and Switzerland over 23 gigatonnes of ice per year — enough to submerge Toronto under 35 metres of water annually.
Researchers Receive Millions for Flood Mapping and Climate Adaptation Projects
Canadian universities and researchers will advance flood science used in creating accessible flood maps to address climate change adaptation and uncertainty.
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