UBC News: News from the University of British Columbia UBC News Search The University of British Columbia UBC - A Place of Mind The University of British Columbia UBC Search UBC News Home Sections Climate & Environment Health & Medicine Science & Technology Society & Culture University News About News and University Affairs Contact For Journalists For Faculty Search Subscribe Search SECTIONS Climate & Environment Health & Medicine Science & Technology Society & Culture University News ABOUT News and University Affairs Contact For Journalists For Faculty Subscribe Science & Technology UBC-developed wood foam enters production as Indigenous-led pilot plant opens in Vancouver A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging. Most Recent Stories University News Construction underway on new location for UBC Learning Exchange Targeted for completion in 2029, the accessible building will enhance Learning Exchange programs. Climate & Environment UBC seaweed-derived coating keeps strawberries fresher than a fridge The agar-based coating could help cut spoilage, food waste and reliance on refrigeration Climate & Environment Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided. Climate & Environment UBC and Hornby Island partner to train next generation of coastal scientists Now in its second year, Seaweed School is teaching young students the importance of these “gateway” algae. Science & Technology Insect submariners survive the depths without imploding UBC researchers discovered a remarkable adaptation that challenges a long-standing explanation for why insects never colonized the open ocean. Explore Students’ mental health: Will a gradeless system help? CTV News Unique residential building with Buddhist temple gains approval in Toronto Hamilton Spectator Why are the US and Japan trying to prop up the Japanese yen? Financial Post Status of iconic mountain goats living near evacuated B.C. community is uncertain The Canadian Press News Tips & Story Ideas New deep diamond and barium minerals named after UBC researchers B.C. is moving millions of frogs for construction—no one knows if theyre surviving Some early herders didn’t quit fishing and foraging for a millennium after first keeping livestock More tips UBC EXPERTS ON TOPICAL ISSUES Wildfires War in Iran Search Climate & Environment How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research New study explores how people with schizophrenia experience heat inside their homes Can a walk through downtown Vancouver change how we think about climate change? Health & Medicine Researchers discover the eye’s hidden cleanup system Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn’t achieve recommended seatbelt placement: study Researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth, first national survey finds Science & Technology How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them How UBC-trained food scientists are advancing food and beverage manufacturing in Canada  Multinational firms drive growth but can come with steep environmental costs, study finds  Society & Culture How male leaders should address sexist remarks before it costs their organization, according to UBC Sauder study New tool maps public land with potential for hundreds of thousands of affordable homes in B.C. New national guidance targets substance-use prevention and response in Canadian schools Free contraception policy sharply reduces patient costs in B.C., especially for young adults University News A made-in-BC heat pump with global impact  Ready for anything: UBCs approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games Meet UBCs head groundskeeper preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the world stage UBC welcomes 45 scholars in first wave of Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards Public Affairs 310 - 6251 Cecil Green Park Road Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1 Tel 604 822 6397 Fax 604 822 2684 Website news.ubc.ca Email [email protected] Find us on Never miss an article — subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe Back to top The University of British Columbia Emergency Procedures | Terms of Use | Copyright | Accessibility