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Using money to buy time linked to increased happiness

New research is challenging the age-old adage that money can’t buy happiness.

Jul 24, 2017

Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on mental illness: UBC research

Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on mental illness: UBC research

If you think the mind grinds to a halt when you’re doing nothing, think again.

Oct 31, 2016

Doggy De-stress event helps students pet away anxiety

Doggy De-stress event helps students pet away anxiety

The UBC department of psychology is teaming up with Vancouver ecoVillage and the UBC Alma Mater Society to bring 15 therapy dogs to campus.

Sep 19, 2016

THC makes rats lazy, less willing to try cognitively demanding tasks: UBC study

THC makes rats lazy, less willing to try cognitively demanding tasks: UBC study

New research from the University of British Columbia suggests there may be some truth to the belief that marijuana use causes laziness— at least in rats.

Aug 23, 2016

Why people hoard and how to provide compassionate help

Why people hoard and how to provide compassionate help

Hoarding has been the subject of popular reality TV shows, but it’s a serious disorder that threatens people’s safety and can even land them on the streets.

Jul 28, 2016

Reducing racial bias possible in older children, finds UBC study

Reducing racial bias possible in older children, finds UBC study

Research has shown children have racial biases from an early age, but a new University of British Columbia study has found that it is possible to combat prejudice in older kids.

Jul 13, 2016

Kids tune in to smiles, not frowns

Kids tune in to smiles, not frowns

Striving to get your kids’ attention? Try cracking a smile. Children are more attuned to happy faces than angry faces—while young adults are more attuned to angry expressions.

Feb 5, 2016

UBC professor honoured for research into children’s language acquisition

UBC professor honoured for research into children’s language acquisition

For the first time, a UBC professor has won the highest research honour from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Nov 16, 2015

UBC faculty honoured by Royal Society of Canada

UBC faculty honoured by Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada honoured nine UBC professors this month for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their fields.

Sep 22, 2015

How your brain reacts to emotional information is influenced by your genes

How your brain reacts to emotional information is influenced by your genes

Your genes may influence how sensitive you are to emotional information, according to new research by a UBC neuroscientist.

May 6, 2015

‘Everyday sadists’ walk among us

‘Everyday sadists’ walk among us

Sadism may be more common than we think, according to a pair of University of Britsh Columbia studies published today.

Sep 12, 2013

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