It turns out Car2gos are useful for more than just avoiding overcrowded busses. Scientists are using them to map CO2 around Vancouver. UBC researchers have developed a method to map carbon dioxide emissions in cities by using new mobile sensors.
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If you follow the news, chances are you have heard of the growing diabetes crisis. Within just the last few decades, the incidence of diabetes has risen by as much as 90 per cent. It's becoming more common in children too. What gives?
Using self-reported data from first-year students, the researchers measured students’ levels of self-compassion, psychological need satisfaction and well-being over the span of five months, finding less stress in self-compassionate people.
IIt’s official — that last dusting of snow makes this February the fourth-snowiest February since 1937. It’s Vancouver’s 26th snowiest month since then. It did snow a lot, but not as much as you probably thought.
Last year, Finlay and his colleagues discovered that when four particular bacteria were present in the guts of infants, their chance of developing asthma later in life went down. Infants without the four bacteria were more likely to develop asthma.
Addiction is a major social issue that unfortunately faces a stigma that those affected are too weak to get rid of their addiction. But what is often overlooked is that addiction is a complex disease and genetics most likely play a role in it.
Eight first-year medical students are heading to Nepal this May to assist in the largest public health screening in the country's history. The disease affects oxygen delivery because sickle-shaped blood cells can get stuck in blood vessels.
Immigration is a big issue in the news these days. A new study observed the presence of non-food allergies, predominantly respiratory allergies, in relation to one’s immigrant status — non-immigrant, recent immigrant and long-time immigrant.
In June 2016, for the fourth time in Canadian space history, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) launched a call for potential astronauts. Of those that applied, three UBC faculty/alumni were selected for the 72-person shortlist.
Researchers have developed a magnetic implant that is capable of delivering drugs. This technology could offer an efficient alternative for those who struggle with a number of different pills or injections on a daily basis.
During Pharmacist Awareness Month (PAM) in March, students, faculty and staff can visit a booth and attend a series of sessions and seminars aimed to educate people about opioids, contraceptives and stimulants.
A few week ago, we published a list of nerdy books that would make you an annoying know-it-all at parties. We forgot that it's 2017 and no one reads anymore so we put together a list of our favourite nerdy YouTube channels.
Humans are capable of making rational decisions, but not all the time. Like when you decide to go home with that stranger at the bar instead of calling it a night? When it comes to mating, fruit flies can be pretty picky.
Everyone knows that ambrosia of post-secondary life. Its very aroma gives inspiration for last-minute assignments and provides the strength to conquer early morning lectures. Yes, it’s coffee! But did you know coffee is also a laxative?
The competition was set up to engage students in finding solutions for some of our current and potential future challenges within the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. UBC students won in three of the five categories.