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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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Assistant Professor Heather Gainforth researches behaviour change with the School of Health and Exercise Sciences.

UBC researcher adopts play-by-play method to understand how counsellors can promote health

By Patty Wellborn on January 29, 2019

Using a page from a coach’s playbook, a UBC researcher has come up with a method to analyze behaviour change counselling sessions and determine what makes them work.

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School of Engineering Professor Kasun Hewage.

Thinking smart about energy use

By Nathan Skolski on January 11, 2019

British Columbia is poised to become more energy efficient and sustainable thanks to a new research collaboration announced today between FortisBC and UBC Okanagan. They’ve created a Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize energy use in BC and reduce the province’s greenhouse gas footprint.

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Failed resolutions need investigating and finding the reason why they fail is the first step to success, says UBC Okanagan behavioural scientist Heather Gainforth.

Having trouble making that New Year resolution stick?

By Christine Zeindler on January 7, 2019

It’s New Year’s and you have great aspirations. You’ve made resolutions, this is your year, and you’re going to make great strides to improve your lifestyle. But how?

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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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Mohammad Zarifi, an assistant professor at UBC Okanagan, shows his small biosensor that can be used to provides health care practitioners with a real-time diagnosis of a bacterial infection.

Researchers develop tool for speedy diagnosis of bacterial infections

By Patty Wellborn on November 29, 2018

Using a small and inexpensive biosensor, researchers at UBC Okanagan, in collaboration with the University of Calgary, have built a diagnostic tool that provides health care practitioners almost instant diagnosis of a bacterial infection.

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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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UBC Okanagan Alumna Emily Giroux was awarded the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation on November 27 in Ottawa

UBC Okanagan alumna clinches national research prize

By Christine Zeindler on November 28, 2018

UBC Okanagan alumna Emily Giroux was recognized on the national stage this week for her innovative work in helping to shape research priorities for those living with spinal cord injury (SCI).

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