News Tips
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A new UBC Psychology study has found that, no matter their political stripe, people value nature for the same big reasons.
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The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting
New UBC Psychology research sheds light on misokinesia, a common condition that can cause overwhelming distress for people when they see others fidget.
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Can plastic-eating bugs help with our microplastic problem?
UBC researchers fed mealworms ground-up face masks mixed with bran and found that the bugs excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed.
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Climate change could bring more severe bacterial infections, including in corals
A new UBC study shows that climate warming can potentially make bacterial and fungal infections deadlier for cold-blooded animals.
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Why a 10-per-cent chance of winning coffee changed habits
A UBC research team turned an everyday coffee run into a game of chance—and it worked.
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Conserving nature can shield cities from floods
A UBC study finds that conserving just five per cent of watersheds (two per cent of Canada’s land) could shield more than half of urban floodplains, safeguarding millions.
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Listen to nature’s soundtrack in the city with ‘Silent Trails’
A Vancouver project promoting "silent" walking trails showed initial positive feedback, reducing stress among visitors.
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Will space stations have enough ‘lifeboats’ for tourists?
UBC researcher Dr. Aaron Boley discusses just how ready we are for space tourism.
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The noxious cocktail of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke composition varies depending on factors like the type of fuel and whether the fire is smoldering or flaming, says UBC researcher Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
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Blood samples from injured drivers in Canada contain cannabis more often than alcohol
Approximately one in five injured drivers (21.0 per cent) tested positive for more than one impairing substance—another emerging trend the researchers are monitoring.
