Canadian scientists have developed a blood test and portable device that can determine the onset of sepsis faster and more accurately than existing methods. Published today in Nature Communications, ...

As the days get longer and gardeners plan their spring planting, research from the University of British Columbia offers some good news this Earth Day: small, simple changes to urban green spaces can ...

A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins. The team, led by ...

Rising rents and housing shortages aren’t just making it harder for young Canadians to find a place of their own—they’re fundamentally changing how families live together, according to new research ...

The most popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often does not match mental health professionals’ views, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder, a new University of B.C. study ...

Murray at his UBC convocation ceremony in 1963, surrounded by family and friends. Photo courtesy of Robert Murray. “I determined that this book was a treasure – a light year ahead of anything ...

For students who stumble, UBC is offering an alternative path — shifting the emphasis from punishment to learning. A new diversionary process is helping turn first-time academic misconduct cases into ...

The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.

Recently, several of Canada’s first ministers have encouraged people to buy Canadian products at the grocery store to counter potential U.S. tariffs. But just how much do we rely on imported fruits ...

A hidden inconsistency is quietly destabilizing relationships. Sociologists from the University of B.C. and Lancaster University have identified a surprising factor that is undermining relationship ...

Young people’s mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers. The research, led by ...

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is poised to be one of the most pivotal in modern history, with outcomes that could radically reshape both domestic and international landscapes. The decision made ...