In the Media
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Interesting EngineeringCO2 to fuel: New thermoelectric generators could power Mars colonization
CHBE's Dr. Curtis Berlinguette described how his team have found a way to power chemical reactions that, if scaled to an industrial scale, could sustain life on Mars.
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Global NewsBillions in damage, thousands of injuries: Report maps out Vancouver earthquake risks
School of Engineering's Dr. Shahria Alam spoke about the effect an earthquake would have on Vancouver, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate risk.
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The UbysseyDr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G
CIVL's Dr. Tony Yang is revolutionizing construction with AI, robotics and 5G, along with around 50 UBC graduate students.
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The Phoenix NewsRestoring autonomy of Parkinson’s patients: UBC Engineering Capstone highlights
UBCO's Parkinson’s Attenuator Capstone team is aiming to reduce hand tremors of patients with Parkinson's.
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Global NewsBC deluge shows why cities struggle to keep up with extreme rain
SOE's Dr. Shahria Alam commented on designing a stormwater drainage system to better adapt to climate change.
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MedscapeCOVID on the floor linked to outbreaks on two hospital wards
MECH's Dr. Steven Rogak discussed methods to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals.
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WirecutterAt-home food recyclers are often billed as eco-saviors. We don’t buy it.
CHBE's Dr. Anthony Lau was cited in a New York Times article about how countertop composters don’t produce compost.
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Times ColonistLessons from a road trip: Drivers need a safety refresher
A study by UBCO civil engineering researchers showed that fatal crashes in BC more than doubled when highway speed limits were increased.
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CBC NewsAfter decades of 'slime,' BC First Nation celebrates clean drinking water
CHBE's Dr. Madjid Mohseni commented on the federal government’s need to work with local Indigenous communities to ensure that they have access to safe drinking water.
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Nature NewsNine reasons we love our spooky, kooky model organisms
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. Jane Hill was among nine researchers who shared what inspired the study of an unusual, spooky organism.