Large language models are more persuasive than humans, according to recent UBC research. Their vocabulary, perceived empathy and ability to provide tangible resources in seconds add to their ...

After a wildfire, the flames may fade, but the danger does not. A new study by UBC researchers reveals that burned landscapes remain vulnerable for years, with large areas still bare and at risk of ...

“Will you come to my cottage this summer?” In one now-iconic line, Heated Rivalry captured hearts far beyond Canada. The Canadian-made series follows the romance between hometown hockey hero Shane ...

Think things are bad down south? Canada has no reason to be proud of our immigration detention system either, according to a new report which finds the detention system disproportionately impacts ...

At UBC Vancouver, safety is being reimagined—shaped not only by policy, but by design. Campus Security has a renewed identity as UBC Community Safety, marking a shift in how the university approaches ...

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 ...

New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM. Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in science ...

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 ...

The federal government recently scrapped its consumer carbon tax, a political flashpoint. But was it effective at cutting emissions and encouraging greener choices? In a new working paper, UBC Sauder ...

It didn’t look like the beginning of a global biotech company. In 2012, six scientists working in a corner of a UBC lab were developing technology they believed could transform how new medicines are ...

When UBC University Librarian Susan Parker opened a package from Canada Post in January, she wasn’t expecting to find a book that had been checked out before The Beatles became famous. “Most people ...

Affordability is a key challenge for students today and providing support to help address this is a priority for the University of British Columbia. As of March 2024, the university has raised more ...