A starch-based fruit wash eliminates pesticides and extends freshness with a protective edible coating, showing…
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The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university located in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1908, UBC is one of Canada’s leading educational institutions and is renowned for its diverse programs and research innovations. The university is spread across two major campuses, the larger Vancouver campus and the Okanagan campus in Kelowna. UBC offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields such as arts, science, medicine, and engineering. It is also known for its strong emphasis on research, receiving substantial funding to support initiatives across disciplines, including sustainability, biotechnology, and health sciences. UBC consistently ranks among the top universities globally, making it a sought-after destination for students from around the world.
Researchers have identified a potential new way to assess metabolic health using saliva instead of…
A newly designed optical centrifuge allows scientists to control molecular rotation inside superfluid helium nano-droplets.…
New research suggests that multiple sclerosis may begin influencing patients’ health far earlier than previously…
A new airflow system could dramatically reduce the spread of airborne disease indoors. During winter,…
Coordinated swarms of AI personas can now mimic human behavior well enough to manipulate online…
New research suggests that long-standing assumptions about sex and gender continue to shape how studies…
Researchers have unlocked a way to grow the immune system’s “conductors” from stem cells, bringing…
A massive young galaxy cluster has been found glowing with super-hot gas billions of years…
Food choices are driving climate change more than many people realize. Cutting waste and reducing…
A new study explains how cholesterol-lowering medications can lead to muscle damage and identifies a…
New findings show that transient killer whales living along the West Coast from British Columbia…
New research reveals how viral infections in queen bees disturb colony stability and pinpoints a…
The discovery opens a path to the sustainable synthesis of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agents. Scientists…
A new study applies logic and physics to provide a definitive answer to one of…
Superfluid helium reveals a manageable analog to the Schwinger effect. It deepens understanding of vortices…
The study offers the first detailed look at how our gut bacteria digest these food…
A decades-long UBC study reveals that clear-cutting doesn’t just increase flooding — it can multiply…