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This simple trick will make anyone listen to you

People with deeper voices are seen as more influential and powerful, according to a study co-authored by UBC researchers, Metro UK reported. The study saw almost 300 volunteers listen to […]

Apr 27, 2016

Arctic cruises are extinction tourism by another name

Arctic cruises are bad for the environment, argues UBC’s Michael Byers, who is cited in a Huffington Post op-ed on the new tourist activity. “Arctic cruises involve greater hazards and […]

Apr 27, 2016

4 more casualties of Vancouver’s real estate market

The work of UBC geographer Dan Hiebert is cited in an MSN article on the consequences of Vancouver’s red-hot real estate market, including the lack of locals living in the […]

Apr 27, 2016

5 reasons to flee the U.S. for Canada

Generous parental leave is one of five reasons for Americans to move to Canada, in addition to the fear over a Donald Trump presidency, according to an MSN article. “There’s […]

Apr 27, 2016

An Evening of Epigenetics

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Apr 27, 2016

UBC faculty open to discussing ban on student-teacher relationships

The UBC Faculty Association would be willing to consider a ban on romantic relationships between professors and students, The Globe and Mail reported. “It’s an issue I am not surprised […]

Apr 27, 2016

Charge laid after Pride flag burned at UBC

A charge of mischief under $5,000 has been laid after a rainbow pride flag was burned at UBC in early February, The Globe and Mail reported. The accused appeared in […]

Apr 27, 2016

Why you should care about B.C.’s early snow melt

British Columbia could face a drought later on in the year with an early snow melt season, according to UBC land and food systems professor Hans Schreier, The National Observer […]

Apr 27, 2016

Wood-and-glue skyscrapers are on the rise

Popular Science discussed the rise of wood buildings, which use a more environmentally friendly material. An expert highlighted a forthcoming skyscraper at UBC, an 18-storey structure that was competitively bid […]

Apr 26, 2016

Step away from your dog!

Hugs and overly close physical contact stresses dogs out, according to a new article published in Psychology Today by UBC psychologist Stanley Coren. Coren, a canine behaviour expert, said an […]

Apr 26, 2016

Cheating a drug test

Passing drug tests, a condition for employment in certain industries, was the focus of a new article in Motherboard. The article mentioned a handheld device developed by UBC Okanagan engineering […]

Apr 26, 2016

Grow your furniture

UBC architecture professor Joseph Dahmen’s mushroom benches was the focus of a CTV national segment Monday night. The seats comprise a blend of oyster mushroom spores and alder sawdust topped […]

Apr 26, 2016

Natural alternative to antibiotics in animal feed

A CBC article on a natural alternative to antibiotics in animal feed quoted Bob Hancock, director of UBC’s centre for microbial diseases and immunity research. According to Hancock, there’s a […]

Apr 26, 2016

Acne drug’s harm to fetus a worry despite prevention efforts

Many women prescribed an acne drug with potential side effects did not comply with conditions like using birth control to prevent pregnancy, reports CBC News. The drug, commonly sold as Accutane, […]

Apr 26, 2016

Canadian killed by terrorist group in Philippines

UBC experts commented on the killing of John Ridsdel, the 68-year-old Canadian kidnapped last September in the Philippines. The militant group Abu Sayyaf that allegedly killed Mr. Ridsdel came out […]

Apr 26, 2016

Alberta’s budget pits generations against each other

UBC policy professor Paul Kershaw criticized Alberta’s proposed 2016 spending in an op-ed for Edmonton Journal. Alberta’s budget shows the largest gap in social spending for between citizens age over-65 […]

Apr 26, 2016

Mischief charge laid in UBC Pride flag burning

A mischief charge has been laid in the burning of a Pride flag at UBC last February, reports CBC News. The suspect, Brooklyn Marie Fink is charged with mischief under […]

Apr 26, 2016

Recycling measures need to be convenient for people: prof

Make recycling more convenient and more people will comply, a UBC expert told CBC’s B.C. Almanac and Radio Canada. “Awareness alone is not enough to change behaviour, we actually need […]

Apr 26, 2016

Driverless cars could lead to more traffic

UBC transportation expert AnnaLisa Meyboom believes government should reimagine a future transportation system that includes driverless cars. In an interview on CBC’s Early Edition, Meyboom said future possibilities include self-driving […]

Apr 26, 2016

Upcoming Philippines presidential election

Leonora Angeles, a Philippine-born Canadian and a professor with UBC’s School of Community and Regional Planning, discussed the candidates and Philippine political landscape ahead of that country’s presidential election on […]

Apr 26, 2016