UBC welcomes world’s scientists to Vancouver
In February Vancouver will play host to more than 8,000 researchers from more than 60 countries. UBC experts are helping lead discussions on some of our most vexing global challenges.
AAAS by the numbers
The American Association for the Advancement of Science will hold its Annual Meeting in Vancouver for the first time.
Regenerative Sustainability: From damage control to improving the environment
A new sustainability agenda is emerging that looks at whether buildings, systems and human activity can actually improve the environment.
Test drives helping defeat HIV/AIDS: B.C. approach points way to ending world epidemic
Two current campaigns in British Columbia are proving to be game-changers in the effort to defeat HIV/AIDS. They may point the way to end the world epidemic.
The Oracle meets Nereus: Predicting the Future Ocean
The Nereus program is a collaborative effort that makes predictions based on complex data, and uses 3D gaming technology to present a science-based view of how oceans may look.
Beating Alzheimer’s: a progress report
As the toll from Alzheimer’s grows, promising new agents are emerging. But they face significant hurdles in moving from discovery to clinical practice.
From the Forest to the Highway: How close are we to advanced biofuels?
New methods of breaking down plant cellulose mean advanced biofuels may be commercially viable by 2020.
Moving toward genuine water security
Without integrated watershed planning and management, communities are vulnerable. But the science is lagging when it comes to integration.
Seeing is believing: New ways to envision our future with climate change
It is clear that traditional scientific communication methods underpinned by global climate change models are not stimulating the action needed. Researchers are identifying ways that communication to foster social change can be improved.
Look who’s talking! What we are learning from babies about language acquisition
By six months babies recognize frequent words. But language acquisition actually begins much earlier, even in the womb.
Bad fish arithmetic: government reports and actual catches don’t add up
More than 12,000 people live along the Alaskan coast and have a long history of catching and eating fish. They catch nearly 1,000 metric tonnes of fish annually.
