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A new UBC study reveals that the brighter the orange on a male guppy, the more virile it is, solving a long-standing ...
New research challenges the common belief that everyone needs the same amount of sleep for good health.
As the days get longer and gardeners plan their spring planting, research from the University of British Columbia offers some good news this Earth Day: small, simple changes to urban green spaces can ...
A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.
New research reveals who is most at risk, as a first step toward effective strategies for counteracting misinformation.
Rising rents and housing shortages aren’t just making it harder for young Canadians to find a place of their own—they’re fundamentally changing how families live together, according to new research ...
An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.
A UBC alum finally returned his library book after six decades—along with a letter of explanation and a $100 cheque.
The International Astronomical Union has recognized the discovery of Saturn's 128 new moons.
Like Google maps for your dinner plate, a new UBC project shows where 34 popular fruits and vegetables regularly consumed by Canadians come from.
Young people’s mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it, according to a new study by University of B.C. researchers. The research, led by ...
Pediatric sleep expert and nursing professor emeritus discusses why consistent national standards about sleep and rest are necessary to ensure children’s health and well-being, particularly in early ...