Video games may have a reputation for attracting introverts, but when it comes to augmented reality games like Pokémon Go, extroverts tend to be better players. That’s the key finding of a new University of British Columbia psychology study.
Researchers at UBC are using drones to survey the aftermath of the 2017 wildfires. Besides providing basic information like how big the fire was, the images acquired from the drones can also be converted into detailed 3D models.
A top computer scientist and entrepreneur from Harvard University will join UBC next September, thanks to the federal government’s Canada 150 Research Chairs Program.
People with spinal cord injuries rely on catheters to empty their bladder. When a well-respected publication concluded that catheters could be reused without an increased risk of infection, it didn’t sit right with a Vancouver clinician and researcher.
Using spoken word, video, live music, and electronics, multimedia artist Laurie Anderson explores the power and perils of storytelling in a stunning presentation April 23 at the Chan Centre.
Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and his lab group with the department of psychiatry have championed this project to provide tools and resources for UBC student athletes.
