Spotlight

The good news is we have most of the technological solutions for transitioning to low-carbon sources of energy. The biggest challenges to adopting them more widely and rapidly are social and political — from funding and investment, to international cooperation, to inspiring mass support for ambitious policies.

Health

Three young women taking a selfie together

A UBC study reveals how using social media intentionally could actually boost our wellbeing.

Annie Ciernia standing outside the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

UBC researchers are decoding the factors that cause autism spectrum disorder.

Mountain biker riding bike on rocky path overlooking mountains

An alarming number of people suffer spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.

An orange graphic of a person with a dial in their head against a blue background.

Moral values are malleable and can sometimes change.

A person in a lab coat holding up a blue-violet crystalline structure

UBC is a central player in Canada’s medical biotech boom.

Young people sitting in a row outside looking at smartphones

Mental health may depend on how social media is used rather than how much it is used.

Dr. Varada Kolhatkar (right) seated cross-legged on a classroom floor, with other students seated in similar fashion

How a UBC prof is cultivating a culture of mindfulness and wellbeing in her classroom.

Two men look at device in an industrial lab

UBC Okanagan is taking an artful approach to tackle indoor air quality.

Mother putting lunchbox into boy's backpack

Many underestimate the complexity, time, effort, and significance of this daily work.

A baby sits in the lap of a nurse who is holding an oxygen mask

Will we one day be able to cure — not just mitigate — allergies?