- UBC scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells https://news.ubc.ca/2022/03/16/3d-printed-testicular-cells/ 25 comments worldnews
- Stem cell-based treatment produces insulin in patients with Type 1 diabetes https://news.ubc.ca/2021/12/02/stem-cell-based-treatment-produces-insulin-in-patients-with-type-1-diabetes/ 400 comments science
- UBC researchers unveil first molecular images of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 mutation https://news.ubc.ca/2021/05/03/ubc-researchers-unveil-first-molecular-images-of-b-1-1-7-covid-19-mutation/ 3 comments science
- Marginalized groups experience higher cumulative air pollution in urban Canada https://news.ubc.ca/2020/12/21/marginalized-groups-experience-higher-cumulative-air-pollution-in-urban-canada/ 4 comments worldnews
- A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all: The study found even mild stress may harm most people’s executive functions—mental skills such as self-control, focused attention, working memory and problem solving. https://news.ubc.ca/2020/12/18/a-bit-of-stress-might-not-be-so-good-for-us-after-all-ubc-study/ 57 comments science
- Popular seafood species in sharp decline around the world https://news.ubc.ca/2020/07/21/popular-seafood-species-in-sharp-decline-around-the-world/ 6 comments worldnews
- Early Mars was covered in ice sheets, not flowing rivers. https://news.ubc.ca/2020/08/03/early-mars-was-covered-in-ice-sheets-not-flowing-rivers/ 8 comments science
- Research shows hearing persists at end of life. The researchers analyzed data collected from healthy control participants, from hospice patients when they were conscious, and from the same hospice patients when they became unresponsive. https://news.ubc.ca/2020/07/08/ubc-research-shows-hearing-persists-at-end-of-life/ 5 comments science
- New study reveals people are 30% more likely to donate when reminded of own mortality. The new research shows that people can express a desire to pass important possessions on to others, because it gives them a kind of immortality the researchers call “transcendence.” https://news.ubc.ca/2020/07/08/new-study-reveals-people-more-likely-to-donate-when-reminded-of-own-mortality/ 6 comments science
- UBC student discovers 17 new planets, including potentially habitable, Earth-sized world https://news.ubc.ca/2020/02/28/ubc-student-discovers-17-new-planets-including-potentially-habitable-earth-sized-world/ 6 comments space
- The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia. The researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their partner was not present. https://news.ubc.ca/2020/02/13/smelling-your-lovers-shirt-could-improve-your-sleep/ 416 comments science
- Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics https://news.ubc.ca/2019/09/09/commonly-used-antibiotics-may-lead-to-heart-problems/ 163 comments science
- Three new viruses found among endangered salmon populations. One that affects the gills belongs to a group not known to infect fish. While no risk to humans, it is evolutionarily related to respiratory coronaviruses, suggesting it has a similar infection strategy as the viruses that affect humans. https://news.ubc.ca/2019/09/04/new-viruses-discovered-in-endangered-wild-pacific-salmon-populations/ 3 comments science
- People with higher incomes and more education tend to have greater access to urban green spaces than their less privileged neighbors, a new University of British Columbia study of parks and greenery in 10 major North American cities has found. https://news.ubc.ca/2019/01/17/study-highlights-lack-of-fair-access-to-urban-green-spaces/ 19 comments science
- Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time, outlined in a new study published in Nature, which advances research of vascular diseases like diabetes, identifying a key pathway to potentially prevent changes to blood vessels. https://news.ubc.ca/2019/01/16/scientists-grow-perfect-human-blood-vessels-in-a-petri-dish/ 254 comments science
- Archaeologists discover that cacao, from which chocolate is made, was grown 1,500 years earlier than previously thought, and in South America, not Central America. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/10/29/sweet-discovery-new-ubc-study-pushes-back-the-origins-of-chocolate/ 13 comments science
- Men assign less importance to care-oriented careers than women do, possibly because men internalize different values than women. A study found that men place less importance on more basic communal values, such as how important it is to help others, and that others are taken care of. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/08/20/men-place-less-value-on-care-oriented-careers-like-nursing-ubc-study/ 33 comments science
- Genetic ancestry test users ‘cherry-pick’ which races to identify with, suggests a new study. Sociologists found that, rather than embrace all their test results, people who use genetic ancestry tests tend to selectively identify with ethnicities they view as positive while disregarding others. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/06/28/genetic-ancestry-test-users-cherry-pick-which-races-to-identify-with/ 181 comments science
- Using envy as a marketing tool can backfire - "Marketers have used envy to sell, attempting to cash in on consumers' desire to want what others have. According to a new study, employing envy can boost brands but it can also completely backfire -- and it depends on a consumer's self-esteem." https://news.ubc.ca/2018/06/05/using-envy-as-a-marketing-tool-can-backfire/ 3 comments science
- A study of 630 Canadian millennial men finds that they collectively value altruism and self-care above “traditional” male qualities, in sharp contrast to studies of previous generations. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/04/25/millennial-men-value-altruism-and-self-care-above-traditional-male-qualities/ 97 comments science
- Millennial men value altruism and self-care above traditional male qualities https://news.ubc.ca/2018/04/25/millennial-men-value-altruism-and-self-care-above-traditional-male-qualities/ 1424 comments science
- Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices. Researchers found that total fishing efforts in the area expanded by more than 240 per cent between 1960 and 2010 because of an increase in damaging fishing practices and number of fishers. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/03/16/coral-reefs-suffering-in-philippines-despite-outlawing-damaging-fishing-practices/ 4 comments worldnews
- Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices. Researchers found that total fishing efforts in the area expanded by more than 240 per cent between 1960 and 2010 because of an increase in damaging fishing practices and number of fishers. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/03/16/coral-reefs-suffering-in-philippines-despite-outlawing-damaging-fishing-practices/ 3 comments science
- Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt. The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels. Women feel calmer after being exposed to their male partner’s scent. Conversely, being exposed to a stranger’s scent had the opposite effect and raised levels of stress hormone, cortisol. https://news.ubc.ca/2018/01/04/stressed-out-try-smelling-your-partners-shirt/ 62 comments science
- New research suggests that two birds that look the same, but have songs so different they can't recognize each other, should be considered distinct species. https://news.ubc.ca/2017/09/13/new-ubc-research-suggests-bird-songs-isolate-species/ 80 comments science
- Dislike for unfamiliar groups of people may be learned. By the age of one, infants already prefer speakers of their native tongue, but do not necessarily view speakers of an unfamiliar language negatively https://news.ubc.ca/2017/07/13/ga-ga-goo-goo-why-a-baby-likes-you-or-not/ 96 comments science
- Ten million tonnes of fish wasted every year due to poor fishing practices and inadequate management. https://news.ubc.ca/2017/06/26/ten-million-tonnes-of-fish-wasted-every-year-despite-declining-fish-stocks/ 532 comments science
- Scientists have scanned the genome of cannabis plants to find the genes responsible for giving various strains their lemony, skunky, or earthy flavours, an important step for the budding legal cannabis industry. http://news.ubc.ca/2017/03/29/researchers-identify-genes-that-give-cannabis-its-flavour/ 815 comments science
- Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin A, according to new research. http://news.ubc.ca/2017/01/27/the-roots-of-alzheimers-disease-can-extend-as-far-back-as-the-womb/ 7 comments science
- Researchers have discovered how cancer cells become invisible to the body's immune system, a crucial step that allows tumors to metastasize and spread throughout the body. http://news.ubc.ca/2016/09/26/ubc-researchers-discover-how-cancers-invisibility-cloak-works/ 23 comments science
- First Nations’ ancient medicinal clay shows promise against today’s worst bacterial infections http://news.ubc.ca/2016/01/26/first-nations-ancient-medicinal-clay-shows-promise-against-todays-worst-bacterial-infections/ 4 comments science
- Flashing lights and music turn rats into problem gamblers http://news.ubc.ca/2016/01/20/flashing-lights-and-music-turn-rats-into-problem-gamblers/ 11 comments science
- Facebook posts inspired by envy, UBC study finds http://news.ubc.ca/2015/11/26/envy-key-motivator-behind-many-facebook-posts-but-site-hurts-mental-well-being/ 9 comments science
- How racial stereotypes impact the way we communicate http://news.ubc.ca/2015/05/26/how-racial-stereotypes-impact-the-way-we-communicate/ 4 comments science
- Western Canada to lose 70% of glaciers by 2100 http://news.ubc.ca/2015/04/06/western-canada-to-lose-70-per-cent-of-glaciers-by-2100/ 32 comments science
- Easing up on email checking to around 3 times a day can help reduce psychological stress. While the average person checks email multiple times a day, a study suggests it may be best to check email in chunks, several times a day, rather than constantly responding to messages as they come in. http://news.ubc.ca/2014/12/03/check-less-to-reduce-email-stress/ 10 comments science
- Interactive teaching methods help students master tricky calculus: The key to helping students learn complicated math is to understand how to apply it to new ideas and make learning more interactive, according to a new study http://news.ubc.ca/2014/06/04/interactive-teaching-methods-help-students-master-tricky-calculus/ 6 comments science
- Gay-Straight Alliances in Schools Reduce Suicide Risk for All Students http://news.ubc.ca/2014/01/20/gay-straight-alliances-in-schools-reduce-suicide-risk-for-all-students/ 307 comments science
- Female directors get better deals on mergers and acquisitions http://news.ubc.ca/2013/11/25/women-directors-better-at-mergers-and-acquisitions/ 8 comments science
- Poverty impairs cognitive function. Published in the journal Science, the study suggests our cognitive abilities can be diminished by the exhausting effort of tasks like scrounging to pay bills. As a result, less “mental bandwidth” remains... http://news.ubc.ca/2013/08/29/poverty-impairs-cognitive-function/ 1037 comments science