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Published: November 04, 2024

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Insight on today's issues

Big issues like climate change and social justice can feel overwhelming to tackle. The first step? Understanding. UBC experts help navigate the issues with ideas on how to shape a better world.

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Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI

AI could help doctors identify patients with high-risk endometrial cancer for more comprehensive treatment

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Seasonal change can affect people’s moods—and their moral values

People may respect authority, group loyalty and group traditions more strongly at certain times of year.

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Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach

There are boundaries to what our planet can provide

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Actions for change

What can you do to make life better for yourself, your community and beyond? Learn how to harness the latest advances in health, science and technology, business and more.

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‘So much mental load’: Mothers speak about school lunches

How the mundane task of packing lunches daily is complex and tied to mothers’ identities as “good” moms

Fireman rescue an old couple from their flooded house with a boat. On Cousineau St., in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough, Montreal, the river rose and flooded the street and a dozen of houses.

Urban flooding calls for new stormwater infrastructure in Canadian cities

How we can make Canadian cities more flood-proof

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People, climate to intensify pressure on popular BC provincial parks

Planning is needed to balance overcrowding, wildlife protection, say UBC Okanagan researchers

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