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How to hack your microbiome for lifelong health

Published: October 20, 2025

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Insight on today's issues

Big issues like climate change and artificial intelligence can feel overwhelming to tackle. The first step? Understanding. UBC experts help navigate the issues with ideas on how to shape a better world.

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An excellent source of protein: Health, hype and hard truths

How much protein to you really need, when you should consume protein, common myths and more

Why critical minerals matter: 5 things you need to know

Critical minerals are key to Canada’s clean energy transition—and your daily life

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How a lottery-style refund system could boost recycling

Would you recycle more often if you had a chance to win $1,000?

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Actions for change

What can you do to make life better for yourself, your community and beyond? Learn how to harness the latest advances in health, science and technology, business and more.

5 things you need to know: How to protect your health from wildfire smoke

Why indoor air quality and listening to your body is more important than you might think

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The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think

This condition is unavoidable, and one that we will all experience, so it must be addressed

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How writing can help heal trauma from Residential Schools

Larry Loyie paved the way for Residential School Survivors to use writing as a way to process experience, thrive and educate others

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