How attribution science can explain the rising number and intensity of floods in BC
People’s Moral Values Change With the Seasons
A new UBC study reveals seasonality in people’s moral values, which has potential implications for politics, law and health—including the timing of elections and court cases.
A new UBC study reveals seasonality in people’s moral values, which has potential implications for politics, law and health—including the timing of elections and court cases.
How to Adult: Money Basics
Money can be a confusing and stressful topic. But it’s never too early to start thinking about organizing your finances.
Money can be a confusing and stressful topic. But it’s never too early to start thinking about organizing your finances.
How to Protect Your Hearing at Summer Concerts
Audiology and speech sciences professor Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses the impact loud music can have on our hearing, and how we can protect ourselves while enjoying live performances.
Audiology and speech sciences professor Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses the impact loud music can have on our hearing, and how we can protect ourselves while enjoying live performances.
The Noxious Cocktail of Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke composition varies depending on factors like the type of fuel and whether the fire is smoldering or flaming, says UBC researcher Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
Wildfire smoke composition varies depending on factors like the type of fuel and whether the fire is smoldering or flaming, says UBC researcher Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
Why Nuclear Energy Is Not the Solution to the Climate Crisis
In this Q&A, Dr. M.V. Ramana discusses key insights from his new book and why nuclear power does not help mitigate climate change.
In this Q&A, Dr. M.V. Ramana discusses key insights from his new book and why nuclear power does not help mitigate climate change.
Signs of High School Dropout and Troubled Adulthood Appear as Early as Grade 4
Dr. David Green and Dr. William Warburton co-authored a study which showed that data collected routinely by the B.C. government can predict who is likely to drop out of high school.
Dr. David Green and Dr. William Warburton co-authored a study which showed that data collected routinely by the B.C. government can predict who is likely to drop out of high school.
UBC & Global Experts Grow ‘New Carbon Economy’ to Combat Climate Emergency
A sustainable future supports a worldwide system capturing & storing more carbon than it makes, researchers say.
A sustainable future supports a worldwide system capturing & storing more carbon than it makes, researchers say.
Code of Ethics: How Do We Make Artificial Intelligence Accountable to the People Who Use It?
It’s the nature of disruptive technology to obscure the future.
It’s the nature of disruptive technology to obscure the future.
Tailoring Depression Treatment
UBC researchers are exploring how genetic testing could better match patients with effective medications and improve depression care across B.C. and beyond.
UBC researchers are exploring how genetic testing could better match patients with effective medications and improve depression care across B.C. and beyond.
Is It Safe to Exercise in Extreme Heat and Smoky Skies?
Dr. Michael Koehle, a sport and exercise medicine professor, discusses how to tell if it’s safe to exercise outside and what to do when conditions become extreme.
Dr. Michael Koehle, a sport and exercise medicine professor, discusses how to tell if it’s safe to exercise outside and what to do when conditions become extreme.
Basic Income Could Solve Global Poverty and Stop Environmental Destruction, Study Finds
An analysis of 186 countries found that providing basic income, or regular, set payments to all adults in the world, could boost global GDP by about 130 per cent.
An analysis of 186 countries found that providing basic income, or regular, set payments to all adults in the world, could boost global GDP by about 130 per cent.
ChatGPT, How Do We Keep the World From Starving?
There are no easy answers, but scientists are using machine learning to convert the vast amounts of data in satellite images of Earth into actionable insights.
There are no easy answers, but scientists are using machine learning to convert the vast amounts of data in satellite images of Earth into actionable insights.
How Men Can Better Support Each Other’s Mental Health
In this Q&A, researchers from UBC's Men's Health Research Program discuss the inspiration behind In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men's mental health.
In this Q&A, researchers from UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program discuss the inspiration behind In Good Company, a website and podcast series offering tips for supporting men’s mental health.
5 Tips for Staying Cool at Home Without Air Conditioning
Natural cooling strategies practised in hot climates can help.
Natural cooling strategies practised in hot climates can help.
Hummingbirds Have Feelings Too: An Acute Sense of Touch That Could Help Them Hover
The study could help show just how hummingbirds perform their signature hover near the flowers they feed on, as well as inform animal welfare and future touch technology for humans.
The study could help show just how hummingbirds perform their signature hover near the flowers they feed on, as well as inform animal welfare and future touch technology for humans.