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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.

Harnessing AI to Deliver Resilient Supply Chains

An AI-based model helps measure and invest in supply-chain resilience, showing how proactive strategies reduce disruption costs.

Even A Queen Bee Can Be Dethroned

Researchers have isolated the biological trigger behind why worker bees suddenly decide a queen should be replaced.

Fire-Loving Fungi Spark B.C. Forest Revival

Fire-loving fungi support forest recovery by stabilizing soil and recycling nutrients.

Hidden Chemistry Behind Cancer-Fighting Plant Compounds

Researchers have uncovered how tropical plants produce mitraphylline, a rare compound with promising anti-tumour properties.

Universal Donor Organs Are Becoming A Reality

New enzymes allow for the use of organ donations regardless of the recipient's blood type.

The World’s First Mushroom-Powered Waterless Toilet

A new waterless system uses mushroom to transform human waste into compost.

E-Bike Rebates Could Deliver Big Benefits

B.C.’s income-based e-bike rebates are making active travel more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

Small Acts of Kindness Can Ease Loneliness

Performing simple daily acts of kindness can be more effective in reducing loneliness than focusing on self-care.

Why Spotting a Liar Is Harder Than You Think

At UBC Okanagan, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke studies the science of deception. Her latest findings reveal that common “tells” like speech patterns or facial expressions don’t always hold up when spotting a liar, especially in high-stakes situations.

A New Way to Boost Nuclear Fusion Rates

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

New Molecular Imaging Method Can Accelerate Disease Research

UBC researchers have developed a novel imaging method that can help accelerate discoveries in disease research and therapies.

Clear-Cutting Can Lead to Extreme Flood Risk

Researchers at UBC have found that clear-cut logging dramatically increases the risk of severe floods.

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.

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.