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UBC study finds health isn’t the only issue with bacteria growth

Sep 28, 2019

Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue.

UBC engineers create ways to keep stone waste out of landfills

Using polymers and natural stone slurry waste, researchers are manufacturing eco-friendly stone composites.

UBCO teams with industry to develop next-generation battery

Aug 21, 2019

Fenix Advanced Materials spearheads high-tech research collaboration.

UBC-developed sensor provides next-generation ice detection

A new sensor, that can detect ice accumulation, might be a game-changer when it comes to airline safety and efficiency.

New device encases delicate cells into protective microgels

May 08, 2019

A new study from researchers at UBC Okanagan takes a big step towards making a device that can encapsulate cells much faster, cheaper and more effective.

Clearing an icy windshield is about to get easier

Researchers are aiming to ease that winter frustration with a new surface coating that can shed ice from large areas using little effort.

‘Seeing the light’ behind radiation therapy

Researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones.

New heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

Apr 01, 2019

Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

Mar 20, 2019

By mixing carbon fibres into polymer-based brakes, researchers were able to design brakes that are self-lubricating.

Colour from colourless droplets

Mar 04, 2019

A News and Views piece in Nature by Dr. Kenneth Chau, School of Engineering, describing an exciting breakthrough in colouration.