Society & Culture
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Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal
Once-in-a-century crop failures could strike every decade by 2100, according to new research from UBC.
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This scientist’s side hustle is creating crosswords for The New York Times
Dean by day, cruciverbalist by night, Dr. Mark MacLachlan discusses the science behind the art of his hobby as a crossword creator for The New York Times and more.
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Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM
New research explores how everyday assumptions—not just policies—can quietly steer women away from system-focused roles in STEM.
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Kindness counts—even to a five-day-old baby
A new UBC study suggests the roots of morality may be present from birth.
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Talk Canadian to me: Dictionary of Canadianisms goes mobile in time for July 1
Explore over 14,500 Canadianisms —celebrating how we speak, coast to coast.
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Eylul Kara awarded B.C. Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for leadership in inclusion and reconciliation
Kara’s journey highlights the power of community-led education and cross-cultural connection.
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How kids can keep their maths skills sharp this summer
UBC experts discuss how everyday summer holiday activities such as hiking, building sandcastles or picnicking can help care-givers sneak in real-world math lessons while kids are out of school.
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How lottery-style bottle returns could transform recycling
When people were offered a 0.01% chance at winning $1,000 instead of 10 cents for returning their bottles, they recycled 47% more bottles. The cost was the same.
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How language revitalization boosts Indigenous health
New research shows that reviving Indigenous languages may do more than preserve culture—it may also improve public health.
