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GPS and cell phones monitor African elephants in real time

GPS and cell phones monitor African elephants in real time

A UBC PhD student has built a sophisticated tracking system that collects, analyzes and reports on the activities of nearly 100 African elephants in an effort to protect these threatened animals and understand their movement patterns.

Jul 16, 2014

Documenting the illegal trade in exotic pets

Documenting the illegal trade in exotic pets

Study of market for wild species uncovers disturbing incidents of capture, smuggling and auction.

Jun 12, 2014 - by Hilary Thomson

How extreme weather affects attitudes towards climate change

How extreme weather affects attitudes towards climate change

From a heat wave down under to a cold snap in North America, UBC’s Simon Donner on extreme weather.

Jan 16, 2014

UBC experts on Typhoon Haiyan

UBC experts on Typhoon Haiyan

UBC researchers are available to talk about Typhoon Haiyan and its impact on the Philippines, including its cause, the response and the ongoing relief efforts.

Nov 13, 2013

UBC faculty named Fellows of Royal Society of Canada, chemistry prof awarded medal

UBC faculty named Fellows of Royal Society of Canada, chemistry prof awarded medal

Seven UBC professors were inducted into the Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, the highest honour a scholar can achieve in the arts, humanities and sciences in Canada.

Oct 2, 2013

The legacy of 9/11

The legacy of 9/11

UBC’s Derek Gregory discusses how the world has changed since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Sep 10, 2013

Blowing hot and cold: U.S. belief in climate change shifts with weather

A UBC study of American attitudes toward climate change finds that local weather – temperature, in particular – is a major influence on public and media opinions on the reality of global warming.

Feb 5, 2013

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