Insight on today's issues

Critical minerals are key to Canada’s clean energy transition—and your daily life

Would you recycle more often if you had a chance to win $1,000?

Writers want to use their creativity, not reproduce what a random person would write

How to critically evaluate health-care information on social media

Find out where your food comes from and what’s grown locally in Canada and BC with this interactive map

Canada needs new laws and policies to address police use of AI, deepfake evidence in court and more

Why Canada must defend its sovereignty from those who refuse to respect it, and act assertively

How the future of fishing and fish connects to economics and the way we value—or don’t value—nature

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

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

There are boundaries to what our planet can provide

Society collapses when we cannot collectively meet the basic needs of the majority of the population

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived at the first presidential showdown with Donald Trump with a clear plan

Gig economy workers face job insecurity, a lack of human interaction and more

A political scientist, who is also a Black woman of Kamala Harris’s generation, considers the challenges of being first

The damage of intimate partner violence goes beyond heterosexual relationships

Providing a basic income could boost global GDP while acting to curb environmental degradation

Here’s what may have happened to all the butterflies, and what we can do to help

More resilient buildings help people get back in their homes faster after an earthquake

How we can promote co-existence between humans and wildlife

Indigenous peoples are global leaders in environmental justice and conservation

Tool aims to help Canadians identify the abortion option that best fits their values and circumstances

Olympic and Paralympic initiatives can help advance sports at lower levels—but there’s more to be done

By learning about how racism happens and its effects, people can intervene when they witness it

K-pop is evolving beyond its Korean roots, integrating Canadian talent into its worldwide narrative

Like Residential Schools, Indian Hospitals were created as a method to segregate, isolate and control Indigenous people in Canada

How climate change amplifies inequities and existing vulnerabilities for women, girls and gender-diverse people

How the public can help protect wild bees and preserve biodiversity

Control over data related to Residential Schools and more is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada

Eco-friendly food packaging and innovative food processing can help make our food last longer

The reasons behind rising food prices and grocery prices might surprise you—and what impacts the cost of food

These sustainable farming practices can help us produce more food while fighting climate change

Everyday choices can help to reduce emissions in our food systems

As the climate changes, there’s plenty we can do to help ensure both global and local food security

Indigenous food sovereignty can help heal both the land and its people as we face the challenges of climate change

Farmers do more than produce food—sustainable farming practices can help fight climate change

Exploring the evolution of Black women’s voices, from blues to Beyoncé

Here’s what corporate Canada needs to do to become more equitable and inclusive

Generations of viewers recognize the long struggle for queer liberation

Learn when you should get the new vaccine, whether you can combine it with a flu shot, and more

Technology could help us decode the sounds of nature and non-human communication

The 1923 Chinese Immigration Act banned Chinese immigration to Canada for 24 years

UBC social psychologist Dr. Azim Shariff analyzes hard work

It’s imperative to recognize the implications of AI clone technologies

When buying products like condoms or menstrual pads, people want robotic interactions, a UBC Sauder School of Business study finds

AI could change how people access legal services and the approach to legal aid

Increasing productivity could lead to layoffs or a better quality of life for all

Food quality, not just quantity, matters when it comes to the health and survival of southern resident killer whales

While the probability of an airplane being struck by space debris is extremely small, it could justify regulatory action

You might be surprised by what AI can do, possibly better than you

Climate activist Naomi Klein shares insights on tackling climate injustice in BC, Canada and beyond

Gig work is much broader than Uber drivers and food-delivery workers

Gig workers must balance the risks and benefits as employment law starts to catch up

A UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships they are at increased risk of mental illness

Many “green” solutions represent more violations of Indigenous rights and territories, without consultation or consent

Microaggressions reinforce power structures and actually harm our health

Like residential schools in Canada, Indian days schools were created to assimilate Indigenous children and eradicate their culture

As BC coastal waters warm, sockeye salmon are moving north to Alaska. Here’s what’s moving up to BC

The design of apps allows delivery drivers to be harassed with impunity

If you don’t know what the “metaverse” is, you’re not alone. A UBC computer science expert explains.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing consumer behaviour, putting privacy at risk

As ocean temperatures rise, you’ll see more squid and sardines on menus and less sockeye salmon

Why we need to address the inequities that communities face in dealing with wildfires

Here’s what it could mean for reproductive rights in the US and the security of women’s access to abortion in Canada

Inequity and armed conflict play a large role in world hunger

Silvia Moreno-Garcia interviews author Nalo Hopkinson on finding allies and empowering diverse voices

The Russian president may be reluctant to give up power

Vancouver has some of the best air quality in the world. Here’s why we need to fight for it.

Learn about air pollution sources and how weather and location affect air quality in BC

Water needs to be at the centre of climate change strategies with a better understanding of the costs and benefits of solutions

Investing in Bitcoin and NFTs comes with financial risks – and environmental costs

What is a blockchain? How do cryptocurrencies work? What is an NFT? Here’s a quick rundown

Insulated bee hives could protect bees from heat stress

More readers will see Art Spiegelman’s graphic art as an essential text in Holocaust education

A new UBC study finds that stereotypes put Black women at a serious disadvantage in the workplace

Teaching children about boundaries can help shift our culture around interpersonal trauma

A new way of valuing housing density could lead to truly affordable housing

A UBC doctoral law candidate looks at how holiday movies portray non-consensual behaviour as acceptable

Tied to reducing, reusing and recycling, this concept could be the key to a more sustainable future

With plastic in everything from computers to clothing, UBC researchers connect what we’re buying to what’s harming our oceans

Celebrities can amplify dangerous and disproven myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, says UBC’s Dr. Eric Cadesky

More support for doctors will increase access to timely health care for Canadians

An international emissions-trading system being discussed at COP26 could bring an end to the production of coal-fired electricity

A new tool co-developed by UBC experts helps to estimate how much affordable housing a city needs

UBC landscape architecture professor Kees Lokman explains how nature-based solutions could help coastal communities adapt

UBC researcher explains how a new initiative could alter the future of autism diagnosis and treatment

Green hydrogen could allow us to drive for 1,000 kilometres on a single tank of fuel without any emissions

UBC’s Dr. Edward Slingerland explores the mystery of alcohol’s age-old allure

A UBC sociologist explains why we need more stories to open up the conversation around queer women in sport

Genomic sequencing is creating a new age of health and medicine that is more personalized and targeted than ever before

UBC Faculty of Medicine associate professors explain the study of genes

A chemistry professor at UBC Okanagan explains why wildfire smoke poses a massive threat to BC’s wine industry

UBC’s Dr. Daniel Skerritt explains how fishing subsidies limit our ability to sustainably manage our fisheries

How can we prevent birds from flying into windows? Understanding the causes can lead to easy fixes

UBC’s Dr. Henry Yu explains how blindness to white supremacy perpetuates anti-Asian racism in Canada

Urgent and purposeful attention is needed to respond to the appalling reality of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)

UBC’s Dr. Lorien Nesbitt explains how urban trees and parks are unfairly distributed, and the nature experience is not equal for everyone

Learnings from COVID-19 can improve the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and mood disorders in our communities

Canada’s new conservation goal, 30 by 30, requires innovative action to protect natural areas

Exploring the structural roots of anti-Asian racism in Canada and the road ahead

UBC’s Dr. Tony Silva explains why sexual identities don’t always match with sexual behaviours

What exactly is pollination? UBC’s Dr. Claire Kremen breaks it down

When pollinators like native bees are threatened, so is the abundance and diversity of foods we eat

UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney addresses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and choosing among them

Vaccine researcher Anna Blakney answers questions about travel and transmission after vaccination

A UBC vaccine expert explains why there’s no vaccine for these groups yet

UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney explains how vaccines work and what to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated

Equitable and gender-friendly work environments reduce unpleasant feelings for women

The demographics of Black people in the British Columbia population are unique to the rest of Canada

Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health

UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani explains why some people are harder to vaccinate

Viruses often change, and some mutations are more alarming than others

Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress

Artist Kent Monkman, now showing at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology, is changing the way people see Canadian history

You might be surprised at how people could transform pockets of city land

Environmental degradation threatens our human rights, including the rights to life, health and food

Well-meaning individuals often make poor choices when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint

The pandemic interrupted climate justice protests, but the youth climate movement is adapting

These restrictions could ultimately undermine the fight against COVID-19

Orange Shirt Day on September 30 raises awareness about residential schools in Canada; learn more about the meaning behind the orange shirts

Poet Claudia Rankine discusses the role of art in society

Attempts to answer the eternal questions have led to economically beneficial spin-offs, such as Wi-Fi

Ultrasound imaging helps learners visualize how their tongues should move to produce the right sound

UBC researchers are looking at ways to improve bee health

Focusing on stem cells could lead to a diabetes therapy that doesn’t rely on insulin injections

Delaying the emergency of memory impairments by only a few years could have a major impact