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UBC terrorism experts available to comment on Canadian hostage death in Philippines

UBC terrorism experts available to comment on Canadian hostage death in Philippines

UBC experts are available to talk about various aspects of terrorism in the wake of the killing of Calgarian hostage John Risdel, who was being held by Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines.

Apr 25, 2016

Doctors hope to use cholesterol drug to treat sepsis

Vancouver Sun highlighted plans by Cyon Therapeutics to study the use of new cholesterol-lowering drugs to treat severe sepsis, a complication of bacterial infection that kills millions of people a […]

Apr 25, 2016

Tagging project studies salmon migration and fish farms

A salmon tagging project funded by the Pacific Salmon Commission could finally solve the mystery of the decline of Fraser River sockeye, according to the Vancouver Sun. “There is real […]

Apr 25, 2016

Genocide? Pogrom? Crime against humanity? Words do matter

It’s important to be clear what words like pogrom and genocide mean, according to a Vancouver Sun column. The writer quoted a UBC emeritus professor of psychiatry, Robert Krell whose […]

Apr 25, 2016

LSD art auction to raise money for PTSD study

A number of valuable artworks created on LSD blotter paper (but not infused with LSD) will be up for auction next month to raise funds for a study looking at […]

Apr 25, 2016

Local housing market could be impacted by changes in China

Tom Davidoff with UBC’s Sauder School of Business says it’s worth keeping a close eye on how changes in China affect the local housing market, reports News 1130. The yuan […]

Apr 25, 2016

Biomedical innovation can help families coping with autism

UBC has played a big role in launching companies like MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates, Westport Innovations, and most recently, Awake Labs, reports Georgia Straight. Awake Labs has developed a product […]

Apr 25, 2016

How the iconic Galapagos finches are still evolving

The Galapagos finches famously studied by Darwin are still evolving, according to new research reported in the Washington Post and Nature. The researchers identified a gene called HMGA2 behind the […]

Apr 25, 2016

5 times procrastinating is actually a good idea

Putting things off has its upsides, provided you’re procrastinating on purpose, according to a new article in TIME. An example is when you put off reading your email. In a […]

Apr 25, 2016

Students race low-emission cars in downtown Detroit

Students from universities and high schools across North and South America raced futuristic, gas-sipping vehicles they designed themselves as part of the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas competition held in Detroit over […]

Apr 25, 2016

Pot breath analyzer developed

Times of India highlighted a handheld marijuana “breathalyzer” developed by UBC engineering professor Mina Hoorfar. The device costs about $15 and can also detect alcohol.

Apr 25, 2016

Influence other people through your vocal pitch

A new study found that using a lower voice early in a conversation can influence your listeners much more so than using a higher vocal pitch, reports Tech Times. The […]

Apr 25, 2016

No ban on municipal political donations, B.C. government says

The B.C. government said there are no plans to ban municipal political donations from corporations or unions, reports the Globe and Mail. UBC political science professor Maxwell Cameron believes the […]

Apr 25, 2016

A Modernist gem falls victim to Vancouver’s housing market

Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC’s school of architecture and landscape architecture, commented on the forthcoming sale of the Friedman house at 4916 Chancellor Blvd. The house, which will very […]

Apr 25, 2016

Duffy’s going back to work. Awkward.

When Mike Duffy rejoins his Senate colleagues, there will be a period of awkwardness but eventually things will settle down, according to Sandra Robinson, a professor of organizational behaviour at […]

Apr 25, 2016

Opinion: VSB needs diversity mentors

UBC sociology instructor Hélène Frohard-Dourlent criticized the proposal to shed diversity mentor positions in the Vancouver School District in light of a budget shortfall for 2016-17. “The anti-homophobia diversity mentor […]

Apr 25, 2016