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Wood-and-glue skyscrapers are on the rise

Popular Science discussed the rise of wood buildings, which use a more environmentally friendly material. An expert highlighted a forthcoming skyscraper at UBC, an 18-storey structure that was competitively bid […]

Apr 26, 2016

Step away from your dog!

Hugs and overly close physical contact stresses dogs out, according to a new article published in Psychology Today by UBC psychologist Stanley Coren. Coren, a canine behaviour expert, said an […]

Apr 26, 2016

Cheating a drug test

Passing drug tests, a condition for employment in certain industries, was the focus of a new article in Motherboard. The article mentioned a handheld device developed by UBC Okanagan engineering […]

Apr 26, 2016

Grow your furniture

UBC architecture professor Joseph Dahmen’s mushroom benches was the focus of a CTV national segment Monday night. The seats comprise a blend of oyster mushroom spores and alder sawdust topped […]

Apr 26, 2016

Natural alternative to antibiotics in animal feed

A CBC article on a natural alternative to antibiotics in animal feed quoted Bob Hancock, director of UBC’s centre for microbial diseases and immunity research. According to Hancock, there’s a […]

Apr 26, 2016

Acne drug’s harm to fetus a worry despite prevention efforts

Many women prescribed an acne drug with potential side effects did not comply with conditions like using birth control to prevent pregnancy, reports CBC News. The drug, commonly sold as Accutane, […]

Apr 26, 2016

Canadian killed by terrorist group in Philippines

UBC experts commented on the killing of John Ridsdel, the 68-year-old Canadian kidnapped last September in the Philippines. The militant group Abu Sayyaf that allegedly killed Mr. Ridsdel came out […]

Apr 26, 2016

Alberta’s budget pits generations against each other

UBC policy professor Paul Kershaw criticized Alberta’s proposed 2016 spending in an op-ed for Edmonton Journal. Alberta’s budget shows the largest gap in social spending for between citizens age over-65 […]

Apr 26, 2016

Mischief charge laid in UBC Pride flag burning

A mischief charge has been laid in the burning of a Pride flag at UBC last February, reports CBC News. The suspect, Brooklyn Marie Fink is charged with mischief under […]

Apr 26, 2016

Recycling measures need to be convenient for people: prof

Make recycling more convenient and more people will comply, a UBC expert told CBC’s B.C. Almanac and Radio Canada. “Awareness alone is not enough to change behaviour, we actually need […]

Apr 26, 2016

Driverless cars could lead to more traffic

UBC transportation expert AnnaLisa Meyboom believes government should reimagine a future transportation system that includes driverless cars. In an interview on CBC’s Early Edition, Meyboom said future possibilities include self-driving […]

Apr 26, 2016

Upcoming Philippines presidential election

Leonora Angeles, a Philippine-born Canadian and a professor with UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning, discussed the candidates and Philippine political landscape ahead of that country’s presidential election on […]

Apr 26, 2016

‘Abortion pill’ restrictions go too far: professor

Restrictions on a new abortion pill that will hit the Canadian market in July could hurt women, a UBC expert told CBC Radio’s On The Coast. According to Health Canada, […]

Apr 26, 2016

UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new UBC study.

Apr 26, 2016

Company takes real estate market online

A Vancouver company now allows people to choose a home online and even make an offer on the home, according to CTV News. Tom Davidoff, associate professor at the UBC […]

Apr 26, 2016

Risky play is good for children: experts

A recent study by UBC architecture professor Susan Herrington found that adding bricks, holes and other risky elements to play makes kids more social and less depressed, reports News 1130. […]

Apr 26, 2016

ICBC projects lead to 24 per cent fewer crashes

Thanks to ICBC’s joint road improvement projects with partners, severe crashes in B.C. have fallen by 24 per cent, according to a UBC study led by civil engineers Tarek Sayed […]

Apr 26, 2016

Do Asian men avoid help for depression?

A new study will look at whether Asian men with mental illness avoid treatment because of the stigma, reports 24 Hours. Researchers are looking to develop tailored messaging and treatment […]

Apr 26, 2016

UBCO recognizes years of dedication

UBC Okanagan last week recognized faculty and staff who have worked 25 years or more at either UBC or Okanagan college, reports Kelowna Now. UBC is celebrating its 100th anniversary […]

Apr 26, 2016