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A UBC research team turned an everyday coffee run into a game of chance—and it worked.
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Gladiators’ reality didn’t always match the movies Two UBC instructors discuss the real world of Roman gladiators and how it compares with the movies.
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How to reduce social media stress by leaning in instead of logging off Research led by psychology professor Dr. Amori Mikami examined the effects of quitting social media versus using it more intentionally.
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How the U.S. election could help shape Canadian politics We spoke with UBC political science professor Dr. Terri Givens about how politicians in both countries are defining their differences, and the potential effects of U.S. politics on Canada.
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Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger: UBC study New UBC research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
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Non-confidence motions in Parliament to create period of ‘unstable stability’ Dr. Stewart Prest, lecturer in UBC’s department of political science, explains non-confidence motions and what might happen in the next few months.
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Hydrogen is touted as a climate solution, but can it be good business? According to new research, hydrogen’s commercial success hinges critically on innovation, strategic government policies, and long-term contracts to ensure cost-effective production and scalable trade.
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Gender-diverse youth feeling more welcome at home, less welcome in public That’s according to a new report from researchers at UBC and the McCreary Centre Society which compares data from the 2018 and 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Surveys.
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Opportunities and challenges for B.C. housing ahead of the election Researchers at the UBC Housing Research Collective outline opportunities and challenges for housing in the province ahead of voting next month.
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Protecting elections in the age of generative AI Dr. Chris Tenove, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions’s assistant director, discuss the risks and potential positive uses of generative AI in elections.
