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WEEKLY QUOTE
"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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BC Cancer & UBC Roll Out the Fastest PET/CT Scanner in Canada
BC Cancer and UBC have launched Canada’s fastest PET/CT scanner, offering quicker, safer, and more precise cancer imaging. The state-of-the-art Quadra scanner also supports cutting-edge research and development of new cancer therapies.


Western Space Launches New Mission Control Facility
Western Space's new facility will enable space research, autonomous satellite missions, and support for complex training projects.


UBC Scientists Receive Funding for Stem Cell Research
UBC Faculty of Medicine scientists have been awarded more than $1.8 million from the Stem Cell Network for leading seven stem cell research projects and regenerative medicine.


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.


Government Announces Flood Mapping and Adaptation Investments
The government will invest $6.8 million for 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program, as part of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.


The Science of Scouting: New Methods Detect Elusive (and Lucrative) Hockey IQ
Combining multiple advanced cognitive tests, McGill researchers have presented a more objective way of assessing a player's Hockey IQ.


UBC Researchers Awarded $6.5M from Brain Canada to Advance Neuroscience
Funding will help accelerate discovery and foster open science, positioning Canada at the forefront of global brain and spine health innovation.


Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and uOttawa Accelerate Radiation Research
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and the University of Ottawa partner to advance knowledge, education, research, and innovation in the health effects of low-dose radiation exposure.


Methane Leaks from Dormant Wells are Seven Times Higher Than Reported
Methane emissions from Canada’s inactive oil and gas wells are dramatically underreported by a factor of seven.


Top Young Scientists Awarded $1.3 Million at Canada-Wide Science Fair
From groundbreaking schizophrenia treatment research to innovative sea turtle robots, Canada's top young scientists showcased world-class research and innovation this week at the 63rd Canada-Wide Science Fair.


From Clothing to Coastlines: Understanding Microplastic Pollution in Marine Ecosystems
As public concern over plastic pollution intensifies, research reveals how pervasive microplastics have become across ecosystems and inside our bodies.
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