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Malaysia’s election is a strange brew

The L.A. Times quoted Kai Ostwald, a professor at UBC’s Institute of Asian Research, in a story about the upcoming Malaysian election. “It’s safe to say that it would require […]

Damage from flooding doesn’t have to be inevitable

The Weather Network and National Post published an op-ed by two UBC academics about flooding damage. Alexa Tanner and Scott McKenzie, UBC PhD candidates at the Institute for Resources, Environment […]

Study of anti-depressants taken by pregnant moms shows benefits to 12-year-old children

The Vancouver Sun reported on a UBC study that examined the impacts of anti-depressants taken by pregnant mothers on their children. Sarah Hutchison, study lead and senior author, said “there […]

Vancouver researcher urges parents to let kids climb trees

News 1130 reported on injury-prevention work by Mariana Brussoni, a researcher at UBC and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Brussoni has helped launch OutsidePlay.ca so parents can assess if their own fears are getting in […]

Emergency alert run-through to hit B.C. cellphones Wednesday

Star Vancouver quoted Ryan Reynolds, a UBC disaster preparedness researcher, about a new mobile phone emergency alert system in B.C. “This has been a real gap in our system in […]

Vancouver needs to do more to guard against gentrification: Expert

Star Vancouver interviewed Jeremy Stone, a sessional instructor in UBC’s urban planning department, about gentrification in Vancouver. He said high housing prices can wreak havoc in cities just like tsunamis […]

Bishop, clergy pray over opioid overdose reversing kit at mass

Star Vancouver quoted Fiona Choi, a UBC neuroscientist who specializes in mental health and addictions, for a story about an Anglican Bishop who blessed, prayed, and laid her hands on an […]

Jerusalem artichoke’s invasive tendencies can be blamed on genetics: Study

Star Vancouver highlighted UBC research that found an invasive plants’ ability to take over new territory is in their genes. “Learning more about evolution is very relevant when we think about […]

We may be able to outsmart superbugs using their own defenses

PBS quoted Julian Davies, a UBC microbiologist, in a story about using antibiotic eating bacteria which could be used to combat the spread of drug resistance in the environment. Davies […]

The case against dark matter

Astronomy Magazine interviewed Mark Van Raamsdonk, a UBC physics professor, about the dissonance between general relativity and quantum theories. Van Raamsdonk weighed in on another scientist’s theory of emergent gravity.

Nearly 9,000 Canadians are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. Here’s what you need to know

Global interviewed Peter Black, a UBC urologist, for a story about bladder cancer. He said older people are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer.

For the record, May 8, 2018

Business in Vancouver reported that Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, an Indigenous Canadian judge and advocate for children and Indigenous restorative justice, has joined UBC as the inaugural director of the Indian Residential […]

Film scholar, ‘accidental scientist’ among winners of Killam Prize

The Canadian Press reported that Janet Werker, a UBC psychology researcher and Canada Research Chair, is one of five winners of the prestigious Killam Prize. Werker’s research examines language acquisition […]

This 5-minute meditation can help you have better sex

Vice highlighted a study by Lori Brotto, a UBC professor of gynecology, that linked sexual satisfaction and meditation. “At a very surface level, mindfulness helps us with distraction,” Brotto said.

Aspect Biosystems lands $1m to boost 3D-printed human tissue

Business in Vancouver mentioned Aspect Biosystems, which started from UBC research efforts in 2013. The company works on 3D-printed human tissue technology.

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Concern and hope for future of glass sponge reefs

The Tyee cited research by Angela Stevenson, a postdoctoral research fellow in UBC’s department of zoology, for a story about glass sponge reefs. She said sponge gardens off the coast near Vancouver […]