Words matter — but your hands might matter more, according to a new UBC study which found that purposeful hand gestures can ...

Now, UBC researchers have found PFAS chemicals in B.C. otters for the first time. Analyzing liver and skeletal muscle samples ...

Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have climbed to 45 per cent, following a recent increase of 10 per cent on lumber and 25 per cent on engineered wood products. UBC faculty of forestry associate ...

From ghost stories to Sasquatch sightings, belief in the paranormal is alive and well in Canada—though perhaps not as strong as you might think. A new national survey by UBC sociologists Dr. Tony ...

As B.C. faces increasingly severe wildfire seasons, new research at UBC is revealing the hidden helpers at work underneath the ash. Assistant professor Dr. Monika Fischer studies pyrophilous ...

Anyone who’s witnessed a toddler meltdown knows that youngsters’ communication skills are a work in progress. From the moment they’re born, infants are surrounded by language, but it takes time and ...

The leaves have turned in the northern hemisphere and the Lower Mainland is seeing its blaze of glory. But what science is at work behind these chameleon leaves, and why does B.C. put on a dimmer show ...

The new school year brings excitement and uncertainty. For children and teens new to Canada, the transition can be especially complex. Dr. Anusha Kassan, associate professor in the school and applied ...

The Government of B.C. has issued cautionary guidance for the public to prepare for fall and winter weather including seasonal storms, heavy rain and winds. UBC experts are available to comment on ...

At first light, the Nitobe Memorial Garden breathes in silence. Dew settles on stone lanterns and soft moss. The pond lies still, a mirror for the pale sky. Among the maples, a figure moves slowly, ...

Beyond the fun and creativity, Halloween offers a chance to explore culture and respect. Dr. Surita Jhangiani, the David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education in the UBC faculty of education explains ...

Dementia care and lived experiences of older adults and families Technology and innovation in aging (AI, robotics, virtual reality, digital health) Equity, diversity, and inclusion in aging, health, ...