UBC Reports | June 20, 2013
Daredevil genes
Are thrill seekers hardwired to take risks? PhD candidate Cynthia Thomson studies the role of genetics, psychology and other factors in extreme athletes.
FEATURE STORIES
Tune in to clean wood
With the same technology that carries tunes through the airwaves into your old AM/FM radio, Stavros Avramidis decontaminates wood. It’s a new solution to an old problem.
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
What summer activities put children at risk for spinal injury?
Any activity that involves going head first with speed. Riding a mountain bike outside of your limits can also be dangerous.
What are misconceptions about children and concussions?
One is that someone who suffers a concussion should be roused from sleep. Q&A with Dr. Shelina Babul.
OPINIONS
Safe passage for tankers?
Safe passage for tankers? Emeritus professors Alan Lewis and Stephen Pond say more study needed on oil tankers traffic Read more…
Social media and the 2011 Vancouver riots
Social media and the 2011 Vancouver riots Sociologist Christopher Schneider shares his research insights. Read more…
FEATURE VIDEO
Quality use of medicines
Assistant Prof. Barbara Mintzes talks about appropriate prescribing of medicines.
ATHLETICS
Three athletes named to Team B.C. for the Canada Summer Games
Three Thunderbirds have been named to the preliminary list of track and field athletes who will represent B.C. at the 2013 Canada Summer Games.
