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The UN organization responsible for international marine shipping is set to decide on emission reduction policies today. A UBC Oceans (also found at ubcoceans.bsky.social) study shows carbon intensity could drop 30 to 40% by 2030—but the sector won't meet its 2050 goal. Read more ⤵️ news.ubc.ca/2025/04/shippi…

A new UBC Pharm Sci study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality. Read more about these findings: bit.ly/4juD1cI

Event Advisory: Media are invited to attend a panel exploring immigration through the lenses of policy, economics and community impact. UBC experts and front-line community partners will explore key immigration questions. RSVP here ⤵️ news.ubc.ca/advisory/event…

Why are abortion rates rising abroad—but not in Canada? Latest research from @UBCPharmacy professor Dr. Laura Schummers shows Canada's abortion rate remaining relatively stable, in contrast to other countries where it has risen dramatically. Read more: bit.ly/4cDwYjO

Can a sustainable guitar match the sound of the industry’s gold standard? 🎸 @forestry.ubc.ca on Bluesky researchers built and tested two identical guitars—one with endangered native mahogany, the other with plantation-grown Fijian mahogany. Find out how they compared: bit.ly/4ji8AXy

UBC has opened Gage Market, the first fully autonomous convenience store in the world to feature secure gates. Open to everyone, the Market offers an innovative, 24/7 cashier-free shopping experience. Learn more: bit.ly/42etTDh

On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” UBC experts are available to comment: bit.ly/42hlleT

How do ‘parks for bugs’ boost pollinators in Vancouver? New UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems study shows that simple changes, such as less mowing and more creating more pollinator meadows, can create thriving ecosystems. Read more: bit.ly/4lFTywg

A study finds Canada ranks last for women’s representation among senior authors in Nature Physics, with zero female-led Canadian papers in the last 10 years. UBC Science Dr. Alannah Hallas discusses the results and how we can support young scientists: bit.ly/3GlrcqR

Canadians will elect their next government today. UBC experts are available to comment: bit.ly/42E2ysV #cdnpoli #cdnelxn #Elxn2025

Over the weekend, a senseless tragedy rocked Vancouver as 11 people were killed and many more injured at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival. University of British Columbia is lowering flags to half-mast and offering support to those affected: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc

Arctic plants react to climate change in unexpected ways. Researchers at UBC Geography (also at @ubcgeography.bsky.social) @forestry.ubc.ca on Bluesky tracked more than 2,000 plant communities over four decades, and found that some species thrived while others declined. Read more about the findings: bit.ly/4jTLUMS

A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut. The proof-of-concept study introduced a mechanism called ‘GlycoCaging’ that releases medicine exclusively to the lower gut at doses up to x10 lower than current therapies: bit.ly/3GLvUhC

Today is an opportunity to grieve the loss of innocent lives, honour them, comfort those impacted and offer appreciation for those serving in response to the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy. Available supports for UBC community members: bit.ly/3YQ9wKc Available supports

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. for the first time today. UBC experts are available to comment: bit.ly/4iL1lGb

What’s a healthy amount of sleep? A new UBC study analyzed sleep data and health outcomes for nearly 5,000 people in 20 countries, which revealed that the hours of sleep required for good health varies significantly across different cultures. Read more: bit.ly/4jEq3JG

Next-gen technology helps high-rises ride out earthquakes. Researchers from UBC Applied Science have developed a new structural system that helps high-rise buildings withstand major earthquakes—keeping both the building and its occupants safe. Read more: bit.ly/3ENVHWc

Why are cars, appliances and renovations getting more expensive in Canada? 🇨🇦💸 UBC Sauder School's Sam Roscoe explains how U.S. tariffs are hitting Canadian jobs, prices and supply chains—and what could be done to stay ahead ⤵️ bit.ly/43hfBRm