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For many, the traditional first date conversation takes place online before meeting in person.

Expert Q&A: First comes Tinder, then comes marriage

By Nathan Skolski on February 13, 2019

The way many people discover romance is undergoing a radical shift. Where once we may have met our romantic partners in the checkout line at the grocery store, the norm has shifted to connecting online first. How did this happen and what does it mean for the future of romance?

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UBC Okanagan researchers are hoping to better understand interpretations of emojis through a new study.

Will U B my <3?

By Nathan Skolski on February 12, 2019

For some, an eggplant emoji evokes visions of a fabulous dinner, while for others, it could suggest an intimate interlude after dessert.

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When it comes to freshwater availability, more than 75 per cent of the world’s total water supply is found in only three countries—China, Canada and Russia.

Think big—at least when it comes to global conservation

By Nathan Skolski on February 8, 2019

According to a group of international researchers, the potential contributions large countries have to protect the environment are being overlooked.

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Nicholas Thompson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine

UBC brings Wired editor Nicholas Thompson to Kelowna

By Patty Wellborn on January 31, 2019

Almost daily, there is news of advances in science and technology and how these changes will impact our lives. How secure is our data? How much will artificial intelligence influence our everyday lives or our work as we know it? Keeping on top of these improvements may seem impossible, but Nicholas Thompson—the editor-in-chief of Wired—has his finger on the pulse.

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Is it a bobcat or a lynx? Even experts, when using publicly-submitted images, have trouble telling the two wildcats apart. Photo credit: James Gagnon.

Copy cats: When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

By Patty Wellborn on January 23, 2019

When is a bobcat not a bobcat?

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UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

UBC Okanagan hosts conversation on complexity of migration

By Patty Wellborn on January 17, 2019

In our increasingly interconnected world, people around the globe choose to move for many different reasons. Some do so in order to escape poverty, war or persecutions. Others seek new opportunities through jobs, study, family reunion or improve their quality of life. 

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Christina Haston, associate professor of medical physics.

UBC study links specific chromosome to radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis

By Patty Wellborn on December 19, 2018

A UBC Okanagan researcher has determined that genes on a specific chromosome may be the answer as to why thoracic radiotherapy leads to a lung injury in some lung cancer patients.

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Lonesome George was the famed last representative of a giant tortoise species once found on the Galapagos island of Pinta

Giant tortoise provides insights into longevity and age-related disease

By Nathan Skolski on December 11, 2018

Ever since Darwin’s first steps on the Galapagos Islands, understanding the adaptations that offer the giant tortoise its extended lifespan has been a tantalizing scientific pursuit.

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UBC professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

UBC professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

By Patty Wellborn on November 29, 2018

On December 10, thousands of miles away from the Okanagan, world leaders will gather in both Stockholm and Oslo to watch the 2018 Nobel Prizes be officially awarded.

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UBC study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

UBC study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

By Patty Wellborn on November 28, 2018

A new study by researchers at UBC and the University of Toronto has determined that people, regardless of their political stripes, will respond charitably to those experiencing homelessness if they learn about their personal stories.

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