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Why AI can’t take over creative writing
Published: April 06, 2025
Put a finger down if TikTok has made you think you have ADHD
How to critically evaluate health-care information on social media
Net-zero homes are touted as a solution to climate change
Government and industry collaboration can help overcome cost and technological barriers to net-zero home ownership
Developing AI responsibly to help patients get treatment sooner
UBC researchers are using AI to identify crucial data in the health-care system for the benefit of both patients and staff
How AI can support—not undermine—criminal justice
Canada needs new laws and policies to address police use of AI, deepfake evidence in court and more
How to make social media work for you: Scroll less, connect more
Learning to use social media in smarter ways can help make you feel less lonely and reduce stress
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections
Gig economy workers face job insecurity, a lack of human interaction and more
Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future
At the University of British Columbia, we’re advancing society by addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Sustainable Bites: Food and Our Future What can we do to help make our food systems more sustainable? UBC researchers share small steps that can make a big collective impact. Read the stories below to find out […]
Designing more earthquake-resistant buildings
More resilient buildings help people get back in their homes faster after an earthquake
UBC student develops website to help Canadians choose the right type of abortion
Tool aims to help Canadians identify the abortion option that best fits their values and circumstances
What is Indigenous data sovereignty and why does it matter?
Control over data related to Residential Schools and more is crucial to truth and reconciliation in Canada
Balancing sustainable agriculture with the need to feed the world
These sustainable farming practices can help us produce more food while fighting climate change
Farming our way to a future more resilient to climate change
Farmers do more than produce food—sustainable farming practices can help fight climate change
How AI social robots could support people living with dementia and their care providers
Artificial intelligence could help personalize care at home and in long-term settings
How AI could transform our relationship with the natural world
Technology could help us decode the sounds of nature and non-human communication
Could AI help bring about the four-day workweek?
Increasing productivity could lead to layoffs or a better quality of life for all
How to compete with AI and win in the job market
These human skills and qualities will become more valuable as AI changes the way we work
Airplanes face a growing risk of being hit by uncontrolled re-entries of rockets used to launch satellites
While the probability of an airplane being struck by space debris is extremely small, it could justify regulatory action
Is AI coming for white-collar jobs? A psychology professor finds out the hard way
You might be surprised by what AI can do, possibly better than you
What is the difference between the gig economy and the platform economy?
Gig work is much broader than Uber drivers and food-delivery workers
Working in the gig economy? What you don’t know might hurt you
Gig workers must balance the risks and benefits as employment law starts to catch up
Next-generation batteries power a more sustainable future
UBC researchers are developing better batteries for electric cars, solar panels and more
Using drone deliveries to enhance health care in rural, remote and Indigenous communities
A UBC partnership could make health care more accessible to isolated communities across Canada
What is the metaverse?
If you don’t know what the “metaverse” is, you’re not alone. A UBC computer science expert explains.
How much privacy is there in the age of AI and the metaverse?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing consumer behaviour, putting privacy at risk
What you might not know about cryptocurrencies
Investing in Bitcoin and NFTs comes with financial risks – and environmental costs
Understanding blockchain, cryptocurrency and NFTs
What is a blockchain? How do cryptocurrencies work? What is an NFT? Here’s a quick rundown
