A UBC study shows ringed seals will brave polar bear hotspots if fish variety is high—evidence that conservation plans must ...

From generating a project idea and conducting experiments, to writing a scientific paper and evaluating its own work, an AI scientist can now carry out a research experiment from beginning to end — ...

Studying for exams doesn’t have to be difficult. Join us at our Coaches Corner for 15 minutes to kick off your final exam preparation. Study smarter, not harder. From Mar 30 to Apr 10, the Science ...

Can I complete the eligibility requirements to enter my chosen specializations over the summer? No. The specialization admission requirements (i.e. courses) must be completed before you apply. What if ...

Lasya Vankayala, a student with an interest in biochemistry who is joining UBC Science this fall, has been named the recipient of a $60,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of David Thompson ...

A team of UBC physicists and engineers have designed an experiment featuring a trough of flowing water to help bolster a 35-year-old theory proposed by eminent physicist Stephen Hawking. In 1974, ...

Ian McTaggart-Cowan, a nationally recognized zoologist considered one of Canada’s fathers of conservation, passed away April 18. He was just shy of his 100th birthday. Born in Scotland, ...

UBC has partnered with US-based Coursera to offer genetics, computer science and climate literacy courses online--bringing the university’s expertise within reach of anyone with Internet access.

Picky females play a critical role in the survival and diversity of species, according to a Nature study by researchers from the University of British Columbia and the International Institute for ...

Learn tips to lessen the stress and anxiety you feel during the final exam period. No matter how much you study or how prepared you are for an exam, you may still feel stress during the exam period.

UBC Science researchers have received $10.5 million in funding from Genome Canada and international partners to create the first reference genome of the sunflower family – work that will pinpoint ...