A new fruit wash removes pesticides and extends shelf life

University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96% of pesticide ...
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UBC researchers aim to deliver earlier warnings on the toxic drug supply

The Track & Trace pilot program will map where substances are coming from and going to, informing public safety and health.

Q&A: How smarter forest practices could help protect British Columbia's forests from wildfire, climate stress

New research from the UBC-based Mother Tree Project is shedding light on how forests respond to harvesting and climate stress ...
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UBC Coach Blake Nill: Giovanni Manu Is 'One in a Million' Athlete

The Detroit Lions valued offensive lineman Giovanni Manu enough to trade up for him in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-7, 352-pound lineman immediately displayed the athleticism and ...
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State-of-the-art Gateway Health building opens as integrated hub for student health, teaching and research

UBC’s newest building, Gateway Health, is opening as a hub for student health, interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative research. The 270,550-square-foot building gives a purpose-built home to the ...
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The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company

In research labs across Canada and around the world, scientists developing the next biomedical breakthrough rely on products made in B.C. by STEMCELL Technologies. Founded in 1993 by UBC professor and ...