Science & Technology

Why healthy forests are integral to flood management.

Vaccines train our home “immune players” to prepare for the big game before they face the enemy team

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

Writers want to use their creativity, not reproduce what a random person would write

How to critically evaluate health-care information on social media

Canada needs new laws and policies to address police use of AI, deepfake evidence in court and more

Learning to use social media in smarter ways can help make you feel less lonely and reduce stress

Gig economy workers face job insecurity, a lack of human interaction and more

Control over data related to Residential Schools and more is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada

Artificial intelligence could help personalize care at home and in long-term settings

Pharmacogenomic testing could help find effective treatment for depression faster

Technology could help us decode the sounds of nature and non-human communication

It’s imperative to recognize the implications of AI clone technologies

AI could change how people access legal services and the approach to legal aid

Increasing productivity could lead to layoffs or a better quality of life for all

These human skills and qualities will become more valuable as AI changes the way we work

While the probability of an airplane being struck by space debris is extremely small, it could justify regulatory action

You might be surprised by what AI can do, possibly better than you

Gig work is much broader than Uber drivers and food-delivery workers

Gig workers must balance the risks and benefits as employment law starts to catch up

The design of apps allows delivery drivers to be harassed with impunity

If you don’t know what the “metaverse” is, you’re not alone. A UBC computer science expert explains.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing consumer behaviour, putting privacy at risk

Investing in Bitcoin and NFTs comes with financial risks – and environmental costs

What is a blockchain? How do cryptocurrencies work? What is an NFT? Here’s a quick rundown

Insulated bee hives could protect bees from heat stress

UBC researcher explains how a new initiative could alter the future of autism diagnosis and treatment

Green hydrogen could allow us to drive for 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of fuel without any emissions

Genomic sequencing is creating a new age of health and medicine that is more personalized and targeted than ever before

UBC Faculty of Medicine associate professors explain the study of genes

A chemistry professor at UBC Okanagan explains why wildfire smoke poses a massive threat to BC’s wine industry

Windows crashes are much more common than you might think, but there is plenty you can do to help

How can we prevent birds from flying into windows? Understanding the causes can lead to easy fixes

What exactly is pollination? UBC’s Dr. Claire Kremen breaks it down

When pollinators like native bees are threatened, so is the abundance and diversity of foods we eat

UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney addresses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and choosing among them

A UBC vaccine expert explains why there’s no vaccine for these groups yet

UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney explains how vaccines work and what to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated

Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health

UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani explains why some people are harder to vaccinate

Viruses often change, and some mutations are more alarming than others

Attempts to answer the eternal questions have led to economically beneficial spin-offs, such as Wi-Fi

App allows UBC students to walk through the experiences of Syrian refugees

UBC neuroanatomy professor created YouTube videos to make medical education more accessible