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Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
This discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.
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How the U.S. election could help shape Canadian politics
We spoke with UBC political science professor Dr. Terri Givens about how politicians in both countries are defining their differences, and the potential effects of U.S. politics on Canada.
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New space molecule largest ever detected using radioastronomy
The discovery provides further clues to an astrochemical mystery: Where does carbon, the building block of life, come from and go to in the universe, including in our own solar system?
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Three new buildings bring UBC’s workforce housing to nearly 1,400 homes
With 136 units ranging from studio to four-bedroom, the Theory building is the first of three new rental buildings to complete construction in the southeast corner of the Wesbrook Place neighbourhood.
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Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children’s health
Pediatric sleep expert and nursing professor emeritus discusses why consistent national standards about sleep and rest are necessary to ensure children’s health and well-being, particularly in early care settings.
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$7-million donation from Dan On Foundation seeds the future of food innovation at UBC
The centre will help the agri-food industry in B.C. and beyond by providing access to state-of-the-art technologies and facilities.
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Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger: UBC study
New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
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Modified plant compound shows promise as next weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB
The discovery shows promise for further testing with the ultimate goal of finding new drugs to treat TB, the leading infectious killer after COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.
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Non-confidence motions in Parliament to create period of ‘unstable stability’
Dr. Stewart Prest, lecturer in UBC’s department of political science, explains non-confidence motions and what might happen in the next few months.
