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UBC linguist creates language for Hollywood film Alpha

Like the crisp, white vista of frozen tundra, Christine Schreyer, an associate professor of anthropology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, was given a blank canvas when it came to creating the dialogue for Alpha, a Hollywood historical drama released just last week.

Aug 23, 2018

The CLASP protein helps cells divide within the roots and shoots of the thale cress plant.

UBC researchers unlock secrets of plant development

University of British Columbia researchers have discovered an internal messaging system that plants use to manage the growth and division of their cells.

Aug 23, 2018

A quick home test for salmonella

CTV featured UBC food science research in a story about a home test kit to help detect food poisoning. Researchers developed a cube made of natural fibre material that contains […]

Aug 23, 2018

Keep pets indoors, other tips to protect animals from smoke

Ian Welch, director of Animal Care Services at UBC, weighed in for a Vancouver Sun story (also in the Calgary Herald) about how to keep your pets safe from the […]

Aug 23, 2018

Opera and Arias at Bard on the Beach marks end of summer

The Vancouver Sun mentioned Nancy Hermiston’s UBC Opera Ensemble in a story about Bard on the Beach. The ensemble is part of the annual Operas and Arias productions.

Aug 23, 2018

Men place less value on care-oriented jobs than women

Star Vancouver reported on UBC research that found men value care-oriented jobs such as teaching and nursing less than women do. Lead researcher Katharina Block, a social psychology PhD candidate, said […]

Aug 23, 2018

UBCO prof creates language for movie

Christine Schreyer, an anthropology professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus, created a new language for a film, AM 1150 reported. Schreyer created a language known as “Beama” for the film Alpha.

Aug 23, 2018

Changing blood types

Various media outlets reported on UBC research that found certain gut bacteria could be used to transform blood types A and B into the more universal form of blood type […]

Aug 23, 2018

Light has momentum, new research confirms

United Press International reported on a study about light-matter interactions involving a researcher from UBC’s Okanagan campus. Kenneth Chau, a UBCO professor of engineering, explained that scientists measured the force […]

Aug 23, 2018

Research aims to decrease human and bear conflicts

Chek reported on research by a UBC student that aims to shed more light on conflicts between humans and bears. Joanna van Bommel, a master’s candidate, is placing cameras in […]

Aug 23, 2018

Move to pull Saudi Arabian students could affect Quest University

Squamish Chief mentioned UBC in a story about Saudi Arabian students in Canada who have been ordered to return home. The article reported there are 280 Saudi Arabian students at […]

Aug 23, 2018

Study of Appalachian mountain range hits side of road

Nicolas Piette-Lauzière, a PhD candidate at UBC’s Okanagan campus, was interviewed for a CBC New Brunswick story about his work on an Appalachian Mountain range study. Researchers are examining the […]

Aug 23, 2018

Trudeau cabinet advised to do more to prevent digital media abuse in elections

The Canadian Press quoted Taylor Owen, a UBC digital media professor, for an article about preventing digital media abuse in elections. He discussed the importance of more robust ad transparency […]

Aug 23, 2018

Impacts of wildfires

Several UBC academics were quoted by various media outlets about the impacts of B.C. wildfires. Lori Daniels, a professor at UBC’s department of forest and conservation sciences, spoke to the […]

Aug 23, 2018