Lavas from hotspots—whether erupting in Hawaii, Samoa or Iceland—likely originate from a worldwide, uniform reservoir in ...

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A new study has revealed for the first time how different synthesis methods can profoundly impact the structural and ...

Ranked as one of the world’s leading public universities, UBC is a global centre for top-tier, interdisciplinary research in the life, physical, earth and computational sciences. Are you entering your ...

Environmental Sciences is the application of scientific knowledge from many disciplines to issues and questions relating to the increase in human population, the sustainability of resource use, ...

Solve a real-world science case together with your friends and compete against others for prizes.

If a medical or personal issue is affecting your academic life, see us as soon as possible! Don't wait for exams. Our advisors can connect you with resources to help you cope with extenuating ...

Eleven UBC mathematicians have been named to the inaugural class of American Mathematical Society (AMS) fellows--more than any other Canadian institution. Founded in 1888, the AMS seeks to further ...

Microbiology is the study of minute, simple life forms (microbes), including bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Microbes are everywhere - in the air, in our food, and in our bodies. They ...

UBC botanists have placed seaweed in the underwater equivalent of a wind tunnel to get a better idea of how different types of algae withstand the onslaught of strong waves and currents. The findings, ...

UBC Science welcomes applications from students in British Columbia, across Canada, and around the world. The admissions process is managed by the Undergraduate Admissions Office of Enrolment Services ...