As the use of AI spreads through every industry and becomes more of a part of our lives every day, researchers are also looking into ways it can be used to solve some of the world's biggest problems. One of these problems ...
As British Columbia faces increasingly severe wildfire seasons, new research at UBC is revealing the hidden helpers at work underneath the ash. Assistant professor Dr. Monika Fischer studies pyrophilous fungi—fire-loving ...
Ecology
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Social media has become such a force that it has become rare to speak with someone without a Facebook, X or even a LinkedIn presence. Scrolling through a timeline on any social media platform will bring up a slew of content. ...
Social Sciences
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Zoos and private collections teach, inspire, and connect people to animals they may never encounter in the wild. And, in some cases, those animals represent valuable "assurance populations"—essentially, backups that could ...
Ecology
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Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have climbed to 45%, following a recent increase of 10% on lumber and 25% on engineered wood products. UBC faculty of forestry associate professor Harry Nelson says this escalation pushes ...
Economics & Business
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In the early hours of Sept. 10, 2017, the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay were mostly calm: herons and egrets worked the shallows, Miami's skyline stretching across the horizon. Yet within the quiet, unease lingered. Winds ...
Earth Sciences
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Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Nicheformer, the first large-scale foundation model that integrates single-cell analysis with spatial transcriptomics. Trained on ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 3, 2025
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A research team affiliated with UNIST has developed a novel technology capable of nearly 100% decomposition of nitrous oxide (N₂O) at ambient temperatures. This innovative solution uses mechanical impacts and friction to ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 3, 2025
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The International Space Station is one of the most remarkable achievements of the modern age. It is the largest, most complex, most expensive and most durable spacecraft ever built.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2025
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Whether it's the World Series, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games, the hope for hosting mega sporting events is that the economy will emerge as the true winner.
Economics & Business
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