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University of British Columbia (UBC)
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AI clones made from user data pose uncanny risks
UBC researchers devised a unique adsorbing material that is capable of capturing all the PFAS present in the water supply. Photo credit: Mohseni lab
Zapping ‘forever chemicals’ for good with a new water treatment technique
Cells treated with the compound (right) showed reduced infection from the Omicron variant compared to untreated cells (left). (Photo credit: Dr. Selvarani Vimalanathan, Molecular Biomedicine)
A compound shows early promise at halting infections from a range of coronaviruses, including all variants of SARS-CoV-2 and the common cold
A wood-based alternative to single-use plastic?
A first of its kind: A promising nose spray that could prevent and even treat COVID-19
Reducing indoor pathogens is possible with smart windows
Cutting the risk of death from sepsis dramatically with machine learning
Study shows that small doses of psychedelics such as psilocybin or LSD can be a valuable tool for those struggling with anxiety and depression
Could lignocellulose from wood bio-waste replace commonly used materials like sand and plastics in optical applications?
Millions of jobs at stake: Marine heatwaves could wipe out an extra six per cent of a country’s fish catches if we don’t act
Lighting the way to real-time detection of hydrocarbons and pesticides in water
Adding a simple polymer to fertilizers or pesticides could dramatically reduce agricultural pollution
The “Cold Tube” can cut air conditioning energy consumption by up to 50 percent
A portable DNA device could change tree pest control