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John MacDonald receives alumni UBC Research and Innovation Award
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APSC alumnus John MacDonald has been named the recipient of alumni UBC’s Research and Innovation Award, one of the alumni UBC Achievement Awards. The Research and Innovation Award recognizes UBC or honorary alumni whose outstanding research or…
Understanding the building blocks of life
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed a mathematical theory which accurately describes certain mechanical behavior of the cell skeleton (the "cytoskeleton") — a…
From scrap wood to Zen hangout space: UBC students build a “C-Shore” on campus
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It resembles nothing so much as a giant Jenga tower, but the new cedar pavilion right in the middle of campus is somewhat more permanent — and arguably more necessary. Located at Main Mall and University Boulevard next to a water feature, the…
How you lock your smartphone can reveal your age: UBC study
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Older smartphone users tend to rely more on their phones’ auto lock feature compared to younger users, a new UBC study has found. They also prefer using PINs over fingerprints to unlock their phones. Researchers also found that older users are more…