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Fish evolve by playing it safe
Mar. 24, 2017

Fish evolve by playing it safe

New research supports the creation of more marine reserves in the world’s oceans because, the authors say, fish can evolve to be more cautious and stay away from fishing nets.

LATEST NEWS

 

Dairy farmers should rethink a cow’s curfew, says UBC researchers

Dairy cows housed indoors want to break curfew and roam free, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia, published in Scientific Reports.

Inactive teens develop lazy bones, study finds

Researchers with UBC and the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, measured the physical activity and bone strength of 309 teenagers.

How birthplace and education influence marriage choices in China

Many people choose their spouse based on shared values and interests. But in China, another important, relatively unknown factor plays a role: hukou, and it may be contributing to growing socioeconomic disparity in the country’s largest city, according to a new UBC study.

OPINIONS

 

Why Morneau got cold feet over ridding Canada of tax credits

The Globe and Mail published an op-ed about tax credits by Kevin Milligan, a professor at UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics.

ATHLETICS

 

UBC rugby star cuts it off for the kids

UBC Rugby scrum half Cole Keffer has always had long blonde locks, but that will change Sunday in support of a good cause.

ARTS AND CULTURE

 

Indigenous storytellers wikithon

A co-production between UBC Theatre and Film, UBC First Nations and Indigenous Studies and Concordia University.


VIDEO

 

FNHA and UBC establish chair to prevent cancer

The First Nations Health Authority and UBC have created a faculty position dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and overall wellness.
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