UBC Reports | August 1, 2013
Countdown: Six months to Sochi
UBC Law Prof. Margot Young examines Russia's gay rights laws and lifting of the female ski jumping ban.
LATEST NEWS
One size doesn’t fit all: Ethnic birth weight chart better for infant care
One size chart doesn’t fit all when it comes to evaluating birth weight and health outcomes of newborns, according to UBC researchers.
Global study ranks world’s most efficient airports
Efficiency in Atlanta, Copenhagen, Sydney, Seoul and Vancouver mean savings for air travellers.
Impaired visual signals might contribute to schizophrenia symptoms
By observing the eye movements of schizophrenia patients, a UBC researcher has discovered a potential explanation for some of their symptoms.
FEATURE STORIES
Syria: Chemical warfare evidence mounts
International relations expert Richard Price on the ongoing crisis in Syria and how the international community reacts to the threat of chemical warfare.
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
How wildfires can do more good than harm
Lori Daniels explains how forest fires can contribute to landscape diversity.
Q&A on summer food safety with Siyun Wang
Keep your hot foods hot and your cold foods cold, says Siyun Wang, an assistant professor of food safety engineering.
OPINIONS
The Mr. Bean approach to defence procurement
The Mr. Bean approach to defence procurement UBC’s Michael Byers on what Prime Minister Stephen Harper has in common with Mr. Bean. Read more…
VIDEO
In wine there is innovation
A collaboration between Hennie van Vuuren, head of UBC’s Wine Research Centre, and Howard Soon of Sandhill Wines bears sweet fruit.
ATHLETICS
Former T-Bird named to Toronto Raptors coaching staff
Former men's basketball player Jama Mahlalela has been named an assistant coach by the Toronto Raptors of the NBA.
