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Dr. Jiaying Zhao wearing semiformal attired on stage at TED@DestinationCanada Institute. Behind her, the TED logo is in red as the backdrop.

UBC scholar combats climate change with happiness

The prevailing narrative on the climate crisis—and how to address it—is at best bewildering and at worst downright depressing. We’re told we face a doom-and-gloom scenario, and the only way to solve it is to give up simple pleasures and conveniences.

Apr 21, 2023

Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates

Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates

Want to recycle or compost more? Try moving the bins closer, new UBC research suggests.

Apr 20, 2017

Anxious about life? Tylenol may do the trick

UBC researchers have found a new potential use for the over-the-counter pain drug Tylenol. The study suggests the drug may also reduce the psychological effects of the fear and anxiety over the human condition, or existential dread.

Apr 16, 2013

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