Prof. Scott Dunbar is enlisting the help of viruses and bacteria in copper mining – photo by Martin Dee
UBC Reports | Vol. 55 | No. 7 | July 2, 2009
The virus that binds: A novel idea marries biology and mining
Researchers often make progress by applying a proven scientific method from one realm to another, connecting seemingly disparate disciplines.
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New University Librarian comes home
If fate hadn’t intervened a few decades ago, Ingrid Parent wouldnt be returning to her alma mater to serve as its 14th University Librarian.
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Indigenous Peoples want their culture back
Indigenous knowledge and culture is legally taken and exploited says Prof. Greg Younging of Indigenous Studies at UBC Okanagan.
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A happy cow is a healthy cow
What does the world look like to a cow?
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Camp Fyrefly looks to empower LBGTTQI youth
UBC research is helping to put a new spin on the typical youth summer camp.
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Customer prejudice: Women and minority employees unfairly evaluated
A new UBC study finds that women and minorities receive lower scores on anonymous customer feedback forms compared to white males, regardless of performance.
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