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Reports of a dramatic upward trend in the U.S. maternal death rate are being challenged by new UBC research published today in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Our study showed that maternal mortality rates were…

UBC researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as well as a sea turtle, in the open ocean off California and Oregon could be a new population. Based on available evidence, the…

For many people, leaving a job can be like leaving a family — and because of the personal and professional bonds they’ve forged, many naturally stay in touch with their former coworkers and keep apprised of what’s happening in the…

One of the largest studies on wildlife activity—involving more than 220 researchers, 163 mammal species and 5,000 camera traps worldwide—reveals that wild animals react differently to humans depending on where the animals live and what they…

The first study of humpback whale entanglements in B.C. aquaculture facilities in PLOS One found eight over 13 years, with the curiosity of young whales a potential contributing factor. A rare occurrence Entanglements are one of several…

As a child, Shana George always loved science class. But it wasn’t until she spent a summer during high school working in a UBC research laboratory that she realized the possibilities that could come from pursuing post-secondary studies in…

New research from the University of British Columbia is painting a clearer picture of the early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS), showing that people are nearly twice as likely to experience mental illness in the years leading up to the…

It’s not the nicest description for a human, but a two-faced star has been identified by astronomers in a first for its kind.With one side composed fully of hydrogen and the other of helium, the star has been dubbed Janus after the…

In British Columbia, roughly 500 children age five and under are Deaf or hard of hearing.The early years are a crucial period for language, learning and social development, yet a shortage of early childhood educators with the expertise to…

A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that predicts cancer patient survival more accurately and with more readily available data than previous…