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When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better

When it comes to rebar, stronger doesn’t mean better

UBCO researchers examine the tensile strength needed to make structures as resilient as possible

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UBCO researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas

UBCO researchers create new compound to build space-age antennas

Light-weight, 3D printed devices can change the face of satellite communication

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UBC Okanagan hosts annual Embrace Aging month
UBCO researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability

UBCO researchers look to the past to improve construction sustainability

Revising rammed earth building methods can prevent soil exploitation

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Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

New findings from researchers at the University of British Columbia suggest that cannabis could play a role in addressing the ongoing opioid overdose crisis.

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UBCO author’s book about who owns your data nominated for top prize
UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests

Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer

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Powerful answers to energy questions may be blowing in the wind

Powerful answers to energy questions may be blowing in the wind

UBC Okanagan researchers study how wind farms can change airstream patterns

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UBCO researchers study how prolonged sitting can impact children’s brains
Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?