New UBC research finds tool for filtering and destroying 'forever chemicals'

Dr. Johan Foster, an associate professor in the department of chemical and biological engineering, and his team have developed a possible solution to trap and break down highly resilient ‘forever chemicals’ found in water sources.

Harleen Randhawa    December 13

How səl̓ilwətaɬ eating traditions guide sustainability and stewardship

Our everyday diets provide insight into our way of life and surroundings. For archaeologists in the Lower Mainland, reconstructing the Səl̓ilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) diet prior to colonization is helping researchers understand the relationships between people and their territories.

Emily Choi, Illustrations by Tiana Khandelwal    November 21

Cracking calculus: Unpacking MATH 100’s difficulty

Whether they have taken it or not, most UBC students have likely heard about the difficulty of MATH 100: Differential Calculus with Applications.

Vicky Nguyen, Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison    November 18

What’s eating you? Debunking nutrition myths

Nutrition information online is often inaccurate and can leave people more confused than where they started. Is it better to graze throughout the day or eat one large snake meal? What vitamins should I be supplementing? Where do the people on TikTok even get their information from anyway?

Gloria Klein, Illustrations by Abbie Lee    November 2

UBC research suggests fats could trigger insulin production

Research from UBC’s Laboratory of Molecular Signalling in Diabetes suggests insulin pathways could be more diverse than previously thought. The results have potential to inform personalized nutrition care for the management of diabetes.

Isha Dau, Illustrations by Matthew Chan    November 2

More than the bean: Bell Living Lab turns coffee skins into sustainable leather

Semeru Gita Lestari and Arka Irfani are adventurers at heart. As biologists, they spent a lot of time observing and appreciating the nature of their native Indonesia on expeditions where it quickly became apparent that, even in the depths of the nation’s jungle, plastic had integrated itself into the natural environment.

Fiona Sjaus, Illustrations by Emilia Onar    November 2

Bacteria, viruses and mold, oh my! How foods make us sick and how to avoid it

Navigating food safety can be confusing to say the least — what’s considered cross-contamination? Is the five-second rule real? Will raw cookie dough actually give me salmonella?

Lauren Kasowski, Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers    November 2

Who got (lab-grown) beef? The science behind alternative proteins

Between the long term health consequences of excessive meat consumption and the environmental impacts of the meat industry, recent years have seen an increased support for plant-based meat alternatives that mimic the textures and flavours people know and love.

Gloria Rahgozar, Illustrations by Aliza Hertzog    November 2

Indigenous forest gardens: A tradition of nourishing

For millennia, Indigenous communities have maintained forest gardens, a type of historically managed ecosystem, along the Pacific Northwest coast.

Vicky Nguyen, Illustrations by Ayla Cilliers    November 2

Eating empathetically: How food literacy and sustainability intersect

What do we need to consider about our food, beyond our own nutrition? Who and what is being impacted by the food on our plate? The framework for understanding the environmental, social and nutritional impacts of food is called food literacy.

Yomna Bedaiwy, Illustrations by Emilija Vītols Harrison    November 2

A century of silence: Sumas First Nation and UBC researchers propose return of Sumas Lake after 100 years

Once a vast expanse of water teeming with life, all that exists today of Semá:th Xo:tsa are hazy black and white photos of a lake no more. But that may change soon.

Krishna Narayanan    October 30

Critical Care demystifies health care one card at a time

If you've ever wanted to step into the shoes of a doctor saving lives in the intensive care unit (ICU), Critical Care offers that experience — minus the stress of medical school.

Stuti Sheth    October 25

UBC researchers emphasize inclusive education in 2024 SPICE lab report

In January, the Supporting Progressive Inclusive Child-centered Education (SPICE) Research Lab published a report showing the educational experiences of over 68,000 BC students with disabilities and learning exceptionalities.

Mayako Kruger, Illustrations by Andra Chitan    October 9

How donors to the UBC Body Donation Program shape medical training at UBC

Donors to the UBC Body Donation Program are shaping the next generation of medical staff as part of their legacy.

Sophia Russo, Illustrations by Adriel Yusgiantoro    October 3

Introduced bumble bee species thrives, causing concern about native pollinators in Lower Mainland

To the untrained eye, bumble bees may all seem the same: striped, fuzzy and charming. But ecologists in the Lower Mainland have observed a potentially concerning change in the types of species found in the area.

Gloria Klein, Illustrations by Khushi Anand    October 1