A new UBC-led study is shedding light on a long-overlooked consequence of colorectal cancer: the lasting toll it can take on women’s sexual health, even years after treatment ends. Researchers ...

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has opened Gage Market, the first fully autonomous convenience store in the world to feature secure gates. Located in the lobby of Gage Commons, the Market ...

A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins. A pan-Canadian ...

Rising rents and housing shortages aren’t just making it harder for young Canadians to find a place of their own—they’re fundamentally changing how families live together, according to new research ...

The most popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often does not match mental health professionals’ views, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder, a new University of B.C. study ...

This release was updated on March 17 2025 to reflect that the MPC has since linked 21 moons back to lost moons observed from 2004, resulting in the official discoverer being recognized as S. Sheppard ...

Scientists at UBC’s faculty of medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects. Discovery of ‘ovoid cells’ reshapes our ...

Recently, several of Canada’s first ministers have encouraged people to buy Canadian products at the grocery store to counter potential U.S. tariffs. But just how much do we rely on imported fruits ...

What if the way you tap your fingers or bounce your leg makes someone nearby want to flee the room—or worse? New UBC Psychology research published in PLOS ONE sheds light on misokinesia, a ...

A free coffee. One in 10 odds. That’s all it took to get people to ditch their disposable cups and embrace reusable ones at bustling university cafés. A research team from the University of B.C.

Young people’s mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers.. The research, led by ...

Nations will meet next week to hammer out agreements on climate action at the 29 th UN climate change conference, COP 29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan.. Dr. Simon Donner, professor in the department of ...