News Tips
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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.
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Killer whales breathe just once between dives, study confirms
A new study has confirmed a long-held assumption: that orcas take just one breath between dives.
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Scientists cooked pancakes, Brussels sprouts, and stir fry to detect an oxidant indoors for the first time
A feast cooked up by UBC researchers has revealed singlet oxygen indoors for the first time.
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E-bike incentives prove to be worth the investment
A rebate program for e-bikes significantly reduced car travel and carbon emissions, according to a new UBC study.
