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It’s nothing new, says historian of media, and we can learn from the past.
Autocrats can have dark personality traits and perform poorly. Why do people vote for them?
Even the most hostile political adversaries may have more in common than they think.
If you drink wine, chances are it already tastes different.
Brendan Liaw won three consecutive games, earning $59,398 in total winnings.
Dismantling it risks turning democracy into a gated community, say UBC experts.
A seed lending library is an innovative concept that’s sprouting up around the world.
A UBC project shows how interconnected international and inter-provincial food systems are.
Sexual inconsistency reflects the complex lived realities of human sexuality.
UBC grads share the traditions, rituals, and memories that make this holiday a special time.
Happiness from spending varies significantly between high- and lower-income nations.
A UBC study reveals how using social media intentionally could actually boost our wellbeing.
UBC researchers have found that e-bike use has skyrocketed since 2019.
Food prices in Canada are projected to rise by three to five per cent in 2025.
Holiday lights can disrupt our smallest neighbours: nocturnal animals and insects.
Struggling with gift ideas? These UBC alumni have you covered.
Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? If so, we want to hear from you!
As we transform our energy systems, we can build a more equal and democratic economy.
UBC Okanagan is taking an artful approach to tackle indoor air quality.
Three members of UBC’s South Asian community reflect on the meaning and significance of Diwali.
Many underestimate the complexity, time, effort, and significance of this daily work.
Share your story by October 20 and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
UBC experts share meditative practices for mitigating your climate-related stress.
A UBC philosophy professor explores polyamory’s rise — and what it shares with singledom.
Food has the remarkable ability to bring people together and create a sense of connection.
Each summer, hundreds of couples and their guests come to campus for wedding celebrations.
Risky outdoor play is essential to your child’s health and overall development.
We’d love to hear about a pivotal time when you chose courage over comfort. Submit by June 10.
Are new cycling habits sustainable? And who benefits most from these incentives?
Gain expert insight on how to make your space better reflect you.
Researchers found that online dating opens up a world of diverse partners.
What makes love last? We’re asking. Weigh in by Feb. 4 and your response could be featured.
We count down the stories that had the most views on UBC Magazine in 2023.
UBC’s Dr. Mary Berbee discusses how to find edible mushrooms — and avoid poisonous ones.
A UBCO student experienced the horrors of civil war before education changed his life forever.
The public has the wrong idea about what homeless people would do with money.
When welcoming a new baby, parents can face challenges in sex and romance.
UBC researchers share tips on motivating yourself for even the most gruelling tasks.
How do we prepare for disasters like earthquakes while also responding to current crises?
Connecting with nature, particularly in forests, can benefit our mental and physical health.
alumni UBC’s career coaches share strategies for quieting the critical chatter in our lives.
UBC researchers on how a more sustainable life can be achievable for everyone.
Companies are using heat from data centres to grow crops indoors — but there are issues.
Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans.
Many Chinese immigrants experienced challenges meeting people on western dating apps.
One of the most controversial tactics used to address affordability is rent control.
Here’s how men can find healthy ways to recover from a partner-initiated breakup.
A UBC Bachelor of Commerce student won Season 6 of the CBC television series.
UBC researchers urge consumers to connect what we buy with what’s harming our oceans.
Poverty and inequality have resulted in unequal access to the Earth’s bounty.
For some disabled people, the flexible plastic straw is life-sustaining.
Cycling could offer public officials a way to address convergent crises.
Congratulations to Dr. Nelly Auersperg, the recipient of the 2022 Great Trekker Award.
UBC researchers examined 362 Vancouver restaurant menus from 1880 to 2021.
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