Insight on today's issues

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

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

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 Faculty of Medicine’s Dr. Ran Goldman offers tips for parents to protect children who are not yet immunized against COVID-19 in Canada

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

BC’s Black community is unique amid the Black population in Canada and Canadians have a collective knowledge gap about its history

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 and was inspired by this heart-wrenching story

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