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Engineers develop water filtration that removes “forever chemicals”
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good.
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Popular seafood species in sharp decline around the world
Fish market favourites such as orange roughy, common octopus and pink conch are among the species of fish and invertebrates in rapid decline around the world, according to new research.
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Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
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UBC device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water
UBC scientists create device that uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water.
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Nxylon: New super-black material made from wood
By sheer accident, UBC researchers created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light and trademarked it as Nxylon.