MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is a burgeoning area of research that can support those suffering from PTSD.
Science
White dwarfs may be small, but their impact is truly massive.
The Ubyssey sat down with UBC's resident scientific glassblower, Brian Ditchburn, to learn more about the duties, benefits and secrets of his career.
Parasites that take control of their hosts and turn them into mindless automatons might sound like something straight out of a zombie flick — but these "zombie" parasites are all too real.
Science Fiction Contest
We asked you to examine a consequence of bioengineering, whether it be about clones to genetic engineering to a weird semi-sentient vine that’s attached to a cybernetic enhancement.
The bird stares back up at us, but with that dead, shiny look. I pull Sam away ‘cause he’s fixing to touch it with his chubby little hands.
I didn’t want the government’s blood money. But in the end, I don’t think there was anything I could have said to keep you home.
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The Ubyssey has compiled the primary health care policies of the four major political parties so that students can remain informed for the upcoming election.
With the 2021 federal election fast approaching, The Ubyssey has broken down the platforms of the four main political parties and their promises on the climate crisis.
From vaccine mandates to bolstering vaccine research, The Ubyssey compiled the most topical points pertaining to COVID-19 policy from the four main political parties.
Some remote First Nations communities have had limited access to medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. UBC's Remote Communities Drone Transport Initiative aims to fill this gap in our health care system by flying beyond geographic (and systemic) barriers.
Despite challenges present due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UBC Thunderbots placed first in the Small Size League Lower Tournament at RoboCup earlier this summer.
Experts address the potential consequences that developing immune systems may face as pandemic restrictions limit exposure to common viruses and bacteria.
CHIME is a novel radio telescope used to track the expansion of our universe and to map the cosmic distribution of events like fast radio bursts (FRBs).
As BC continues to drop it like it's hot, some students are struggling to get a good night's rest. The Ubyssey spoke to a UBC sleep expert to learn more about sleeping in the summer heat.
The Mood Disorders Clinic is currently looking for participants for the Mood and Cognition Study. An undergraduate research assistant on this project discussed the study — and what it can mean for those suffering from a mood disorder.
Applications are open for the first-ever Environment and Climate Change Youth Council, and for new internship opportunities in the environmental and clean technology sector.
A team that includes researchers from UBC has confirmed the discovery of the moon-sized white dwarf star, designated ZTF J190132.9+145808.7.
The In Tune With Your Brain Virtual Symposium was held by UBC Brain and Music on May 15. From spotlighted research to live studio production sessions, the seminar delved into the intricate relationship between music and the mind.
Since the pandemic lockdowns, noise levels have fluctuated on campus, across BC and around the world.
Although the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines were developed in less than a year, Health Canada deemed them to meet the "stringent" safety, efficacy and quality standards as all vaccines authorized for use in Canada.
The morning of June 29, a wildfire broke out near Wreck Beach on campus. While it was quickly put out, this event marks the start of wildfire season — and all the health implications that come with it.