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UBC Computer Science @cs.ubc.ca · 23h
Each year on Sept 30, people across Canada wear orange and participate in Orange Shirt Day to recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. Join the Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day: forestry.ubc.ca/events/2026-...
Intergenerational March to Commemorate. Orange Shirt Day. September 30, 2026. 11:45am - 3:00pm. UBC Vancouver Campus.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 29/09/2026
"This is a completely new technique for probing the cosmos, delivered by an instrument that was conceived, built by Canadians," said UBC astonomer Dr. Mark Halpern. "It's a bold new step in the global cosmology program and a Canadian success story." @ubcphas.bsky.social phys.org/news/2026-09...
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Hydrogen's distant glow opens new way to investigate dark energy
The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) has shown for the first time that it can detect the faint glow of hydrogen gas from deep in the universe's past using only its own data.
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SeaAroundUs @seaaroundus.org · 28/09/2026
The 2026 Larkin Award Lecture will bring long-time FishBase and Sea Around Us collaborator, Dr. Fabrice Teletchea, to Vancouver. He will address the growth in the number of farmed fish species and the impacts of global change on fish domestication. www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-peter...
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2026 Peter A. Larkin Award Lecture - Hybrid Event
The 2026 Larkin Lecture will address the growth in the number of farmed fish species and the impacts of global change on fish domestication.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 23/09/2026
If you’re swimming in the sea late at night and feel a skittering along your calves, tiny feet tapping their way higher towards your face, don’t worry, it’s just the stuff of nightmares: hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spiders newly discovered by UBC researchers. science.ubc.ca/news/2026-09...
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Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea
UBC researchers have documented two new sea spider species, the first described in almost a century, helping fill a gap in a poorly understood group of animals.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 22/09/2026
“Solving complex environmental challenges requires bringing together different forms of knowledge and expertise,” said Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Dean of UBC Science. @ubcoceans.bsky.social science.ubc.ca/news/2026-09...
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UBC, First Nations-led alliance strengthen collaboration to advance fisheries stewardship
The Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance and UBC have signed a memorandum of collaboration to strengthen their partnership on fisheries conservation and research.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 16/09/2026
Build your career as part of one of Canada’s largest science co-op programs. UBC Science helps place domestic and international students in paid co-op positions—you get the support you need to advance your career while you study. sciencecoop.ubc.ca
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 15/09/2026
Congratulations to UBC chemist Dr. Zachary Hudson, recipient of the 2026 Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry, a major honour from the Royal Society of Canada! @chem.ubc.ca
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 14/09/2026
A global analysis of catchments underscores the complexities of modelling river fun off and flooding—and provides new tools for hydrologists. @eoas.ubc.ca science.ubc.ca/news/2026-09...
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Why most rivers don’t respond to storms the same way twice
A global analysis of catchments underscores the complexities of modelling river run off and flooding—and provides new tools for hydrologists.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 10/09/2026
As a UBC Science student, you’re guaranteed a small-class experience in first year. We've also made unprecedented investments to enrich our large classes.
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UBC Microbiology and Immunology @ubcmicroimmuno.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This summer, three labs in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology hosted students through seed2STEM, a program that invites Indigenous students in grades 9 through 12 to participate in a six-week paid research internship. Read more: bit.ly/4yt0pPd
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Jim Sun, PhD @sunlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join the team @ubcmicroimmuno.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca to study TB pathogenesis and host-directed therapy! Please help disseminate amongst your network. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Host-Pathogen Interactions & Host-Directed Therapeutics
Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Host-Pathogen Interactions & Host-Directed Therapeutics Department Research I Sun I Department of Microbiology...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 09/09/2026
Congratulations to Drs. Colin Brauner, Claire Kremen and Xin Li on being named fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. They join over 60 Faculty of Science researchers recognized by the RSC since 2000. @src-rsc.bsky.social @ubcbiodiversity.bsky.social @zoology.ubc.ca science.ubc.ca/news/2026-09...
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Science researchers honoured by RSC
New fellows are leading experts on sustainable agriculture, fish adaption and plant immune response.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 04/09/2026
"The rush to make AI agents ever-more clever and creative will also make them better at evading the constraints put on them by their developers," says UBC computer science professor Dr. Kevin Leyton-Brown. @cs.ubc.ca www.cbc.ca/news/world/o...
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Hugging Face hack raises fears of more rogue AI swarms as tech companies sound alarm in open letter | CBC News
Tech experts are warning of dire consequences if AI systems continue to escape human control, after a group of OpenAI agents went rogue in July and hacked into a billion-dollar company — what some are...
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UBC Microbiology and Immunology @ubcmicroimmuno.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dr. Curtis Huttenhower to join Department of Microbiology and Immunology (@science.ubc.ca) as Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Microbiome Sciences Learn more: bit.ly/464D76a
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 03/09/2026
New to UBC Science? Welcome to your home away from home.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 31/08/2026
Sockeye salmon runs are down. “We’ve done a very thorough analysis of factors impacting salmon populations. The stats show the biggest factor … is seal and sea lion predation,” says Dr. Murdoch McAllister of UBC's Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. @ubcoceans.bsky.social bit.ly/4guB1SX
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The creativity behind our global arts movement, Inspired by #IconicFishes, continues to grow! We're delighted to share this piece by Chris McCabe, who invites us to fall in love with seahorses and embrace their slow pace as we navigate life. Learn more: ow.ly/ZkVZ50ZGfU2
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 27/08/2026
Newly announced Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs Drs. Jonathan Wakefield, Julian Olden and Curtis Huttenhower will train UBC students & help build new capacity in areas where Canada needs to compete globally. @chuttenh.bsky.social @ubcoceans.bsky.social @stat.ubc.ca science.ubc.ca/news/2026-08...
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Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs brings three world-leading researchers to UBC Science
The Faculty of Science has recruited three of the nine newly announced Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs at UBC.
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UBC EOAS @eoas.ubc.ca · 26/08/2026
🧑‍🔬 The Scientist | The Science 🔬 Dana Halay, Oceanography In this series we are showcasing some of the incredible graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the EOAS department, along with a taste of what they're working on right now.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 20/08/2026
CFI funding will support research by computer scientist Dr. Nguyen Phong Hoang to measure online censorship and privacy, plus 10 other UBC Science projects on Multiple Sclerosis, next gen materials, and microbial diversity. @cs.ubc.ca @innovation.ca @np-tokumei.net bit.ly/4hF2thT
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We saw a shadowy figure fly out of the trees. We’d found the first #MarbledMurrelt nest recorded in Haida Gwaii in over 30 years. #Fieldwork by PhD student Sonya Pastran. @ubcpelagic.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca theconversation.com/how-we-found...
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How we found Haida Gwaii’s first marbled murrelet nest in more than 30 years
Facing pressures in both marine and terrestrial environments, the marbled murrelet is listed as threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 18/08/2026
Grad student in evolutionary genomics Yue Yu belongs to a new generation of researchers who see no boundary between fundamental science and practical crop improvement. In @seedworldcan.bsky.social @ubcbotany.bsky.social www.seedworld.com/canada/2026/...
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Yue Yu Is Using Genomics to Find Better Plants, Faster
UBC PhD candidate Yue Yu is developing genomic tools that predict which plants are most likely to thrive, giving breeders a faster route to resilient cultivars.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 17/08/2026
Mercury is the only known planet other than Earth that has both a global magnetic field and a field created by magnetized rocks in the crust. New research by UBC Earth scientists is detangling Mercury’s magnetic mysteries. In @pnas.org @eoas.ubc.ca doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The industry’s sales pitch is incorrect,” says Daniel Pauly, director of the @seaaroundus.org project. @science.ubc.ca english.elpais.com/climate/2026...
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Aquaculture is depleting the oceans: A farmed salmon can consume more than six times its weight in wild fish
The rapid growth of the industry has increased demand for fishmeal and fish oil, creating environmental and social costs that are often felt far from the consumers who buy the final products
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Curtis Suttle @virosphere.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Professor in Bacteriophage Biology & Evolution at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Closing date 1 October, with an expected start date no earlier than January 1, 2027, and a salary within the range of $200,000 to $270,000 per year. For details: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfac...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 12/08/2026
A newly discovered seahorse species—Hippocampus amandavincentae—has been named after UBC marine biologist Dr. Amanda Vincent in recognition of her work advancing marine conservation. @ubcoceans.bsky.social @projectseahorse.bsky.social @amandavincent.bsky.social science.ubc.ca/news/2026-08...
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New seahorse species named after UBC marine conservationist
A newly discovered seahorse species from the Indian Ocean—Hippocampus amandavincentae—has been named after UBC marine biologist Dr. Amanda Vincent.
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🎥 Watch now: Our co-founder and director Prof. Amanda Vincent spoke with CBC News about 𝙃𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙚, a newly described seahorse species from the Indian Ocean named in her honour. #ProjectSeahorse #AdvancingMarineConservation #SavingSeahorses
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New sea horse species named after UBC marine researcher
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 10/08/2026
Industrial-scale illegal fishing continues to undermine ocean sustainability, coastal livelihoods, and global seafood markets—despite decades of regulation and recent advances in surveillance technology, according to new UBC research. science.ubc.ca/news/2026-08...
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Subsidies, fragmented enforcement hamper progress on illegal fishing
Comprehensive analysis underscores why the issue is so persistent, and provides estimates on the scope and concentration of industrial scale illegal fishing.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 07/08/2026
"I'm sure there are other examples of plant carnivory out there, waiting for discovery." UBC botanist Dr. Sean Graham talks to the CBC about a small, innocent-looking flowering plant that is, in fact, a stone-cold killer. www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
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Charles Darwin has finally been proven right about bug-eating plant after 150 years | CBC Radio
Scientists have finally proven what Charles Darwin suspected more than a century ago — that a small, innocent-looking flowering plant growing in the rocky mountain crevices of southwestern China is, i...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 06/08/2026
A newly discovered mineral found in a diamond 150 kilometres underground has been named after a UBC Earth scientist: www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/new-mineral-named-after-vancouver-researcher-2026-12543895
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A newly discovered mineral found in a diamond 150 km underground is named after a Vancouverite. Here's why
Modern techniques allow researchers to identify new minerals smaller than a grain of dust.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 05/08/2026
Earth’s remote oceans are still largely undiscovered. Dr. William Cheung, a professor and CRC in ocean sustainability at UBC, recommends following the precautionary principle when considering deep sea mining. thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
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Deep-Sea Mining Would Devastate Ocean Life, DFO Scientist Warns | The Tyee
Some creatures that ‘survived all of Earth’s mass extinctions’ might not make it if we go ahead.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 04/08/2026
Congratulations to Salt Spring conservationist and UBC Science alumnus Dr. Bristol Foster—one of 12 new appointees to the Order of British Columbia! Dr. Foster earned his PhD in Zoology from UBC in 1963, and shaped environmental stewardship through decades of research and protection of ecosystems.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 23/07/2026
UBC biochemist David Perrin discusses so called 'mirror life' with BBC Science Focus: www.sciencefocus.com/nature/mirro...
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'Mirror life is a very, very bad idea': The strange new organisms scientists are begging each other not to build – before it's too late | BBC Science Focus Magazine
As messing with mirror molecules could threaten all life, scientists must reflect on where to draw the line
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 22/07/2026
Geography influences the early 'programming' of our immune system, according to new research from #UBC microbiologists. The findings, published in Nature Communications, could help predict susceptibility to infection throughout the first year of life: mbim.ubc.ca/news/july-07...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 17/07/2026
A thin layer of ancient clay is unlocking secrets for Earth scientists, shedding light on the class of meteorite that ended the reign of the dinosaurs. New UBC research in Science Advances indicates it wasn’t a garden-variety space rock: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07...
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
SEEKING: Fellowship opportunity for exceptional sub-Saharan #African researchers, who hold a PhD or research equivalent, to partner with @UBC based researchers. @science.ubc.ca University of Cape Coast oceans.ubc.ca/2026/07/15/s...
West African beach. SEEKING: Fellowship opportunity for exceptional sub-Saharan #African researchers, who hold a PhD or research equivalent, to partner with @UBC based researchers. @ubcscience @UCCGH_Official
https://oceans.ubc.ca/2026/07/15/seeking-applications-for-3rd-cohort-of-the-africa-university-of-british-columbia-ubc-oceans-and-fisheries-visiting-fellows-program/
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 13/07/2026
How do you get a pigeon to wear a backpack and a hood? UBC zoologists equipped pigeons with small backpacks and heat-mounted cameras to track how they fly and, hopefully, improve how drones fly, too. @zoology.ubc.ca VIDEO: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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How pigeons wearing cameras can improve how drones fly
UBC researchers equipped pigeons with small backpacks and heat-mounted cameras to track how they fly and, hopefully, improve how drones fly, too. The Early Edition host Steven Quinn spoke with one of ...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 07/07/2026
UBC researchers share lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks from 2020 to 2021 to help people better live in harmony with their four-legged neighbours. @zoology.ubc.ca science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07...
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How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 06/07/2026
To study how pigeons see while flying, UBC researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks to carry tiny cameras and computers. The footage revealed unexpected eye movements that could help inspire smarter autonomous drones. @zoology.ubc.ca science.ubc.ca/news/2026-07...
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How camera-equipped homing pigeons could improve robotic vision in flight
To study how pigeons see while flying, UBC researchers hand-sewed custom falconry-style hoods and miniature backpacks to carry tiny cameras and computers.
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UBC News @news.ubc.ca · 30/06/2026
After billions of doses worldwide, a new global review of mRNA vaccines led by UBC researchers and published in The Lancet confirms they are safe, highly effective and supported by extensive real-world data. Read more: news.ubc.ca/2026/06/mrna...
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Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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UBC Mathematics @ubcmath.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
New Faculty Research Published: Basement membrane turnover drives filopodial protease-independent invasion. 💡 Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse and his co-authors explore how cancer cells may spread by exploiting the body's natural tissue repair process. Read the full paper ▶️ tinyurl.com/3u3stv9e
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Basement membrane turnover drives filopodial protease-independent invasion
Abstract. Basement membranes (BMs) are specialized, nanoporous extracellular matrices (ECMs) mainly composed of collagen IV fibres and laminins. Because co
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 29/06/2026
Congratulations to Michael Smith Laboratories PhD student Vincent Fetterley on receiving a scholarship from the Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation for research that could help modernize one of agriculture’s most misunderstood crops: hemp. www.seedworld.com/canada/2026/...
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Young Plant Breeder Wins CPBI Scholarship for AI-Powered Hemp Research
Vincent Fetterley is developing genomic and computer vision tools to help breeders improve hemp faster
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
According to a study from @ubcoceans.bsky.social , more whales really are visiting local waters after years of conservation efforts. @ubcmarinemammal www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Orcas swim under the Lions Gate Bridge near Vancouver
A trio of orcas were seen swimming under the Lions Gate Bridge near Vancouver on Tuesday afternoon.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 19/06/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Joerg Bohlmann of UBC's Michael Smith Laboratories on receiving the 2026 Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence from Life Sciences BC. @genomebc.bsky.social lifesciencesbc.ca/lsbc-news/ce...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 17/06/2026
If you’ve noticed more whales visiting local waters, you’re not imagining it: Vancouver’s gargantuan guests are here thanks to the season, great grub and conservation successes, researchers say. @ubcoceans.bsky.social science.ubc.ca/news/2026-06...
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Why so many whales are in Vancouver waters—and how to (legally) spot them
UBC researchers explain what species you’re seeing—and how to watch them safely.
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"It shows a classic shifting baseline problem," said Dr. William Cheung. "It's really important we have a proper baseline and understanding of the trends, to inform our current actions for conservation and for climate adaptations." @science.ubc.ca @ubccoru.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Kelp forests once covered part of the northern Salish Sea, UVic study finds | CBC News
Research from the University of Victoria shows that an area of the Georgia Strait near Comox and Denman Island was once covered in 5.5-million square metres of bull kelp forests, ten times the amount ...
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 15/06/2026
"It's stealing intellectual property. These systems have been trained on the entire internet without any regard for copyright. So people's photos, videos, books, etc. have been essentially stolen," says UBC computer scientist Dr. Alan Mackworth. @alanmackworth.bsky.social @cs.ubc.ca bit.ly/4ecCn3C
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'It's a big bet': What impact could big AI data centres have in Vancouver?
As advocates rally against them, two experts warn against betting too hard on AI while acknowledging its usefulness if used ethically.
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UBC Computer Science @cs.ubc.ca · 11/06/2026
This fall, UBC has a new introductory course about AI! AI 100 is open to all UBC students and covers the fundamentals of what AI is and explores its ethical and social implications. Learn more: science.ubc.ca/news/2026-05...
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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 10/06/2026
“The importance of biodiversity is that it gives us a way to understand the world that we live in.” We are excited to unveil the first of the GSC’s three new mandate videos: this one is on Biodiversity, Environment, & Agriculture which showcases our collaborations and impact in these sectors.
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UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 11/06/2026
At its core, a musical note is a repeating vibration, says UBC physicist & amateur jazz musician Dr. Mark van Raamsdonk. “A piano string or whatever is oscillating at that frequency ... and then your ear converts that into a signal to your brain,” he says. @ubcphas.bsky.social bit.ly/448Eorz
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How Canadian rock duo Angine de Poitrine play with neurobiology and physics to make viral music
Angine de Poitrine don't abide by the usual rules of Western music, using their own custom-built guitar to strike notes that shouldn't exist
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