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UBC and Hornby Island are partnering to train next generation of coastal scientists: Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of 'gateway' algae. news.ubc.ca/2026/07/ubc-an…

These tiny larvae plunge over 200 m daily and survive the pressure. UBC researchers have uncovered the secret behind their resilience. Read more: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07/i…

UBC biochemist David Perrin discusses so called 'mirror life' with BBC Science Focus: sciencefocus.com/nature/mirror-…

Geography influences the programming of our immune system during the first days of life, according to new research from #UBC microbiologists. The findings could be used to predict susceptibility and response to infection throughout the first year of life: mbim.ubc.ca/news/july-07-2…

"Being impacted by such a rare, distant projectile really underscores how unlucky the dinosaurs were." New #UBC research has helped narrow down the class of asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs. Via Gizmodo: gizmodo.com/the-asteroid-t…

A thin layer of ancient clay is unlocking secrets for Earth scientists, shedding light on the class of meteorite that ended the reign of the dinosaurs. New UBC research in Science Advances indicates it wasn’t a garden-variety space rock: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07/r…

SEEKING: Fellowship opportunity for exceptional sub-Saharan #African researchers, who hold a PhD or research equivalent, to partner with @UBC based researchers. @ubcscience @UCCGH_Official oceans.ubc.ca/2026/07/15/see…

“This work is critically important for the health of Canadian democracy and any country’s democracy,” says Dr. Lakshmanan. Read more: cs.ubc.ca/news/2026/07/m…

How do you get a pigeon to wear a backpack and a hood? @ZoologyUBC researchers equipped pigeons with small backpacks and heat-mounted cameras to track how they fly and, hopefully, improve how drones fly, too. VIDEO: cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

Projects investigating food security, AI-driven chemistry, critical minerals, and cell interactions are among 80 new research programs across UBC Science being supported by major investments in federal research funding announced today. @NSERC_CRSNG science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07/f…

.@ZoologyUBC researchers share lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks from 2020 to 2021 to help people better live in harmony with their four-legged neighbours. science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07/h…

To study how pigeons see while flying, @ZoologyUBC researchers hand-sewed custom falconry hoods and miniature backpacks to carry tiny cameras and computers. The footage revealed unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones. science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07/h…

After billions of doses worldwide, a new global review of mRNA vaccines led by UBC researchers and published in The Lancet confirms they are safe, highly effective and supported by extensive real-world data. Read more: news.ubc.ca/2026/06/mrna-v…

Congratulations to @ubcmsl PhD student Vincent Fetterley on receiving a scholarship from the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation for research that could help modernize one of agriculture’s most misunderstood crops: hemp.

According to a study from @UBCoceans, more whales really are visiting local waters after years of conservation efforts. @ubcmarinemammal ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…

What if climate communication didn’t happen on a screen? UBC researchers are testing ‘Urban Future Walks’—a guided way to explore real sustainability solutions in Vancouver. 🚶 Read more about this free experience: news.ubc.ca/2026/06/downto…

UBC is powering BC’s economy. As an official partner of the BC Business House, we’re excited to connect with industry leaders and government to showcase how our people, partnerships and ideas are shaping key sectors across the province. Find us at the BC Business House: bit.ly/4etJG62

Why is it important to understand AI? Professors Kevin Leyton-Brown and Cinda Heeren explain how the new AI 100 course at UBC will prepare students for a future driven by AI. Read more: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05/n…

Congratulations to Dr. Joerg Bohlmann of @ubcmsl on receiving the 2026 @GenomeBC Award for Scientific Excellence from @lifesciences_bc. lifesciencesbc.ca/lsbc-news/cele…

From killer #whales in Burrard Inlet, to a grey #whale hanging around Kitsilano beach, whale watchers in the Lower Mainland have not had to travel very far the last few weeks. A new UBC study has confirmed that more whales really are visiting local waters. ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…