Society & Culture
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Skyrocketing e-bike use drives speed increase on Metro Vancouver pathways
UBC researchers have found that e-bike use has skyrocketed since 2019.
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Nature is a bipartisan love affair—if we stick to the basics
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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Canadian families could spend up to $801 more on food next year: Canada’s Food Price Report 2025
The report provides insights into food price trends, affordability challenges and the broader forces shaping Canada’s food systems.
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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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Gladiators’ reality didn’t always match the movies
Two UBC instructors discuss the real world of Roman gladiators and how it compares with the movies.
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How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off
Research led by psychology professor Dr. Amori Mikami examined the effects of quitting social media versus using it more intentionally.
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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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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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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.
