Purple plant is on the defensive
While lavender has long been known for its strong scent and soothing oils, a UBC researcher is exploring the plant’s ability to create natural pesticides.
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From head of the class to head of the boardroom, do grades really matter?
As grade-schoolers concentrate on the three Rs, many university students are already planning their future careers. Many believe top grades are the key to landing successful jobs, but does this always hold true?
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UBC research discovers a chemical-free way to keep apples fresher longer
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but the mold on it could make you sick.
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Modelling the impact of green eggs and hens
The whole food movement may be right; consumption of vegan and organic food can be the best choice for reducing environmental impacts, at least if you’re a chicken.
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Science says you can boost your happiness
World-renowned psychologist Ed Diener says there is a lot more to happiness than simply being able to recognize it.
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The new green eggs
IF YOU THOUGHT THAT OUR FOOD WORRIES were largely a […]
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Workshops at a glance: August 16, 2017
Here are some professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and graduate students at UBC Okanagan over the next few weeks.
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PhD or private industry? What’s next?
IF YOU ASKED SYDNEY ACTON when she was a young […]
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New research suggests compost and wood-mill waste an organic alternative to fumigation
Material currently thought of as garbage may be the answer to preventing root disease in cherry orchards without the use of fumigation, according to new research from UBC Okanagan.
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Psychology clinic at UBC Okanagan launches additional services
The Psychology Clinic at UBC Okanagan provides empirically based assessment and therapy, and is currently accepting self-referrals for evaluation of adults with suspected learning disabilities (i.e., poor academic achievement, deficits in attention, learning, memory, and intellectual capacity) and neuropsychological disorders (i.e., traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, etc.).
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