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Study highlights environmental cost of tearing down Vancouver’s single-family homes

Rising property values in Vancouver have resulted in the demolition of an unprecedented number of single-family homes in recent years, many of which were replaced with the same type of structure. Despite the better energy performance of the new homes, this cycle is likely to increase overall greenhouse gas emissions.

May 23, 2018

New technique can detect impurities in ground beef within minutes

New technique can detect impurities in ground beef within minutes

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found a better way to identify unwanted animal products in ground beef.

Nov 24, 2017

Vancouver “teardown index” predicts which houses are at risk

Vancouver “teardown index” predicts which houses are at risk

Approximately one-quarter of detached homes in Vancouver’s red-hot housing market could be torn down between now and 2030, according to a new forecasting tool.

Feb 21, 2017

UBC expert comments on Prime Minister Trudeau’s formal apology for Komagata Maru incident

UBC expert comments on Prime Minister Trudeau’s formal apology for Komagata Maru incident

On May 18, 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to issue a formal apology in the House of Commons for the Komagata Maru incident.

May 18, 2016

New weapon in the fight against malnutrition

New weapon in the fight against malnutrition

UBC scientists have opened the doors to new research into malnutrition by creating an animal model that replicates the imbalance of gut bacteria associated with the difficult-to-treat disease.

Aug 4, 2015

UBC study finds ‘nurse navigators’ play vital role in senior care

UBC study finds ‘nurse navigators’ play vital role in senior care

Retirement can be a big adjustment for someone who has spent his or her whole life working and keeping busy. Many of these newly retired professionals want to keep contributing to their community but aren’t sure how.

Apr 21, 2015

Art installation gives voice to former foster kids

Art installation gives voice to former foster kids

An art installation explores the challenges youth face when they age out of the system.

Mar 24, 2014

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