UBC In The News
If you smack a mosquito, slap it in an envelope for this B.C. entomologist
Zoology postdoctoral fellow and entomologist Dr. Dan Peach is collecting slapped mosquitoes to track down their origin and potential diseases they could be carrying.
CBC Radio West, Global via Rock 101
B.C. researchers using lights brighter than the sun to curb hip implant failures
Research led by biomedical engineering professor Dr. Rizhi Wang is using light technology brighter than the sun to reduce hip implant failures.
Black Press via Today in BC, Victoria News, Alberni Valley News, Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle, Saanich News
How long does evolution take? It happens on two different timescales
Zoology professor Dr. Matthew Pennell said evolution over small timescales is way too fast to explain patterns of diversity at longer timescales.
New Scientist
Experts blow hole in claims of blue whale off Canadian coast
Dr. Andrew Trites (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries; Marine Mammal Research Unit) gave comments on blue whale sightings in B.C.
AAP Fact Check
‘Friendliest of wars’ ends: Canada and Denmark sign deal over island
Political science professor Dr. Michael Byers commented on the conclusion of the dispute between Canada and Denmark over Tartupaluk or Hans Island.
New York Times via Sydney Morning Herald
Canada on board for ending subsidies that promote overfishing at WTO meeting
Dr. U. Rashid Sumaila (Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries; school of public policy and global affairs) said while Canada doesn’t fish outside its territorial waters, the country has a stake in the outcome of ending subsidies.
CBC via Yahoo
Class action lawsuit against oil companies over climate damages launched by B.C. group
Professor Stepan Wood (Peter A. Allard School of Law) gave comments on pursuing a class action again oil companies over climate damages.
CTV
Wildfire terms Canadians should be familiar with this summer
Forestry professor Dr. Lori Daniels explained wildfire terms people should be familiar with this summer.
Weather Network via Yahoo
Cullen says he didn't see how money laundering contributed to B.C. housing affordability
Dr. Thomas Davidoff (UBC Sauder School of Business) suggested a way to reduce money laundering and to improve affordability.
Postmedia via Vancouver Sun, The Province, MSN
'World-precedent measure': Heart and Stroke Foundation applauds single cigarette warnings
Psychiatry clinical professor Dr. Shimi Kang commented on introducing health warnings on individual tobacco items.
Glacier Media via Business in Vancouver, Prince George Citizen, Richmond News, Burnaby Now, Coast Reporter, Pique Newsmagazine, New Westminster Record
Lawyers can’t ignore climate change
Dr. Carol Liao (Peter A. Allard School of Law) discussed how lawyers can incorporate climate change considerations in their practice.
The Tyee