Articles

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A new UBC system enables buildings to absorb earthquake energy, instead of resisting it.
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It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.

Two luxury yachts next to each other

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

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New research challenges the belief that everyone needs the same amount of sleep.
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For which film did a UBC Theatre alum win an Oscar?
An illustration of a fist shattering the USA Supreme Court Building.
Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?
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One pressing question, multiple expert perspectives.

Freighter on water in front of mountains
A UBC lecturer explains how shifting dynamics could affect Canadian businesses.
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Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.

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Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.