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Astronomers discover new distant dwarf planet beyond Neptune
July 15, 2016

Astronomers discover new distant dwarf planet beyond Neptune

An international team of astronomers including researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered a new dwarf planet orbiting in the disk of small icy worlds beyond Neptune.

LATEST NEWS

 

Half of patients with depression are inadequately treated

New UBC research shows that about 50 per cent of British Columbians with depression are not receiving even the most basic level of care. Authors say the findings highlight the challenges of accessing mental health services across Canada.

Reducing racial bias possible in older children, finds UBC study

Research has shown children have racial biases from an early age, but a new University of British Columbia study has found that it is possible to combat prejudice in older kids.

OPINIONS

 

Will China become a partner or pariah after court decision?

Michael Byers, UBC international law professor and research chair in global politics, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail after the ruling that rejected China’s claims in the South China Sea.

ATHLETICS

 

UBC makes thunderous statement early in Taiwan

The Thunderbirds looked fresh and cohesive in an 88-54 dismantling of Tsinghua (Beijing) University in their first game of the International Top University Basketball Tournament.

ARTS AND CULTURE

 

2016/2017 UBC Theatre season challenges the status quo

Be challenged. Be entertained. Be charmed.

VIDEO

 

Elizabeth Croft on the Future of Robotics

The topic of ‘human-robot interaction’ will still be a hot one in 100 years. The tools may change but the problems will remain the same.
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