UBC Science

For the first time in the wild, researchers have shown plant populations can evolve quickly enough to rebound from extreme drought. The study is a rare ray of hope in an often gloomy climate landscape. @ZoologyUBC @UBCBotany cbc.ca/player/play/vi…

“Vancouver will have winters again where there is snow, but it will start to become more common that we have these snowless winters,” says Dr. Rachel White of @UBCeoas. cp24.com/news/canada/20…

“It’s not just melting sea ice: climate change is affecting everything—the predators, the prey and their habitats, effectively reshuffling a complex, intertwined system," said Dr. Katie Florko (@KFlorko). @AugerMethe @UBCoceans science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/s…

“We can’t stop heatwaves or snow storms,” said UBC botanist Dr. Arif Ashraf (@aribidopsis). “So we’re pinpointing genes that can help the plants recover from these events and still produce in time for harvest.” @UBCBotany science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/p…

Quantum materials, astronomy, and life sciences research at UBC got a major boost today with the announcement of the latest round of Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Award funding. @InnovationCA science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/n…

"This shows that at least some populations have the capacity to run fast enough through evolution to stay on the treadmill," says Dr. Amy Angert, a botany and zoology professor at UBC. @ZoologyUBC @UBCBotany usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Is climate change is happening too fast for evolution to keep up? “Our research shows that monkeyflower, & likely similar wild plants, can keep pace & ‘rescue’ themselves from extreme climates by evolving,” said Dr. Amy Angert of @ZoologyUBC & @UBCBotany bit.ly/4sBmUyu

Congratulations to UBC Science undergrad Thomas van der Sloot who has received the @CEWILCanada and Emery-Dufault Student of the Year Award (University Co-op) and the Science Co-op Student of the Year award! bit.ly/4cFTDhn

“In the Salish Sea, we have the world’s highest density of harbour #seals,” he added. “Those are great food, and we know that our transient killer #whales—they know about it. The secret’s been let out,” said Dr. Andrew Trites @ubcmarinemammal @ubcscience ctvnews.ca/vancouver/arti…

“The heatwave had widespread ecological effects, including an almost 400 % increase in wildfire activity & negatively affecting more than three-quarters of the species studied,” said UBC zoologist Dr. Diane Srivastava. @ZoologyUBC @srivastavalab ctvnews.ca/climate-and-en…

A sweeping new study of the 2021 heat wave reveals major ecological losses—but also surprising species that thrived, offering crucial insight into how climate extremes reshape ecosystems. @ZoologyUBC @UBCBiodiversity science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/e…

The three #orcas spotted recently don't belong to the population of Bigg's killer #whales that normally live here, which means they are genetically distinct and have different DNA and vocalizations. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

‘Like a biker gang’: Sea lions pack Vancouver Island beach for herring feast. “They essentially roar into town and will roar right out again,” said Andrew Trites @ubcmarinemammal @ubcnews @ubcscience ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/artic…

Two of the university’s premier research prizes were awarded to UBC Science faculty members today, with Dr. Curtis Suttle receiving the Jacob Biely award, and Dr. Jess McIver earning UBC’s Charles A. McDowell award. @KillamTrusts science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/m…

UBC researcher suggests raccoons may not just be opportunistic—they may be genuinely curious. The findings help explain why raccoons thrive in urban centres like Vancouver. @ZoologyUBC science.ubc.ca/news/2026-03/r…

.@UBCChem alum Dr. Sherry Zhao has founded a biotech company that's developing a method to spay and neater dogs and cats with injections instead of surgery. @alumniubc science.ubc.ca/alumni/profile…

Congrats the recipients of the 2025 UBC Science Excellence in Service Award! The award recognizes the outstanding staff and faculty whose contributions have had a significant positive impact in achieving the Faculty’s goals. bit.ly/4iRHWnN

UBC astronomy professor Dr. Brett Gladman said the fireball, caused by the natural entry of a 10-centimetre sized rocky asteroid fragment, entered the Earth's atmosphere north of Coquitlam. @UBCphas cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

On April 9, UBC’s AI and Health Network is hosting a half-day forum focused on translating AI innovation into real-world health impact. The event will highlight early progress and explore how AI-enabled tools can address complex health challenges. med.ubc.ca/transforming-h…

The department is hiring a Lecturer for a 2 Year Term! Learn more about the job details here: chem.ubc.ca/positions-avai… The deadline to apply is April 5, 2026. #UBC #UBCChem