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NASA’s Hubble spots carbon buckyballs in the wispiest reaches of interstellar space

Sun Kwok, an astrobiologist at UBC, spoke to Forbes about new findings by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.

How Rights of Nature legislation affords legal standing, or personhood, to natural entities

Teen Vogue quoted Elaine C. Hsiao, a PhD candidate at UBC’s institute for resources, environment and sustainability, about the Rights of Nature legislation.

TED’s fundraising masterclass teaches you how to raise millions for your nonprofit

Quartz mentioned Elizabeth Dunn, a psychology professor at UBC, in an article about fundraising at TED Talks.

Filtering diesel exhaust could make it worse

Popular Science cited a study by Chris Carlsten, a professor of respiratory medicine at UBC, in an article about diesel fumes. A similar article appeared in Pacific Standard.

Muslim prayer space

Tuqa Al-Shakarchi, a dentistry student and president of the AMS Thaqalayn Muslim Association at UBC, spoke to CBC’s On the Coast about why she wants a permanent Muslim prayer space […]

Genetic metabolic disorder linked with DNA mutation, claims study

Hindustan Times quoted Wyeth Wasserman, a professor in UBC’s department of medical genetics, and Clara van Karnebeek, a professor of pediatrics, about their research, which found that genetic metabolic disorder […]

Record high gas prices not leaving ‘a lot of consumer love left’ for stations

The Vancouver Sun quoted Dale Griffin, a marketing professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, about consumers’ reaction to high gas prices. The article also appeared in The Province, Regina […]

Alberta: open for business and ready for war

Richard Johnston, a professor of political science at UBC, spoke to Business in Vancouver about how Jason Kenney’s win in Alberta could affect B.C.

The bizarre cult of Meghan Markle pregnancy truthers

Erin Buckels, a postdoctoral researcher in psychology at UBC, was quoted in Yahoo about negative comments made against Meghan Markle. She said the behavior says more about the people fanning […]

The unexpected winners from sea star wasting disease

Hakai Magazine spoke to Alyssa-Lois Gehman, a disease ecologist and post-doctoral researcher at UBC, and student Sharon Kay, about their research into sea star wasting disease.

Associate professor, Miranda Hart, digs dirt

The Kelowna Daily Courier interviewed Miranda Hart, a professor at UBCO’s Irving K. Barber school of arts and sciences, who researches how soil biodiversity helps ecosystems function.

What will climate change do to us?

SFGate quoted Elizabeth Wolkovich, a researcher at UBC’s faculty of forestry, in an article about the effects of climate change. Wolkovich commented on how it will impact wine-growing regions.

To understand the climate crisis, look to Indigenous stories

Rabble published an excerpt from a new book by Julie Cruikshank, a professor emerita at UBC’s department of anthropology. Cruikshank writes about Indigenous communities’ approach to the natural world.

Reducing the carbon footprint of academic travel

Inside Higher Ed published an op-ed co-written by Deanna Kreisel, a UBC professor of English, about how academics can reduce their carbon footprint.

Valley flooding forecast

David Scott, a professor in earth, environmental, and geographic sciences at UBCO, spoke to Castanet about whether flooding is likely in the Okanagan this year.

One doctor’s answer to drug deaths: Opioid vending machines

A Wired article featured Mark Tyndall, a professor at UBC’s school of population and public health, and his work in helping victims of the opioid crisis.

How protected natural areas in developing countries impact local residents

PsychCentral cited a study by Robin Naidoo, a professor at UBC’s institute for resources, environment and sustainability, which found that living near a protected natural area can be beneficial to […]

What does ‘clean beauty’ actually mean?

Chatelaine spoke to Shannon Humphrey, a professor in the department of dermatology and skin science at UBC, about natural ingredients in beauty products.

Species protection important for Earth

Karen Hodges, a biology professor at UBCO, wrote an op-ed for the Kelowna Daily Courier about the importance of species protection.

UBC quarterback eyes pro career as CFL, NFL draft approaches

CTV featured Michael O’Connor, a UBC quarterback who now hopes to play professionally.