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University of British Columbia astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto has discovered 17 new planets, including a potentially habitable, Earth-sized world, by combing through data gathered by NASA's Kepler mission.

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More than eight million to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches are traded illicitly every year, costing the legitimate market between $9 billion and $17 billion in trade each year

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The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia

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Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain

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Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics

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Music students do better in school than non-musical peers, suggests a new study, which found high school students who take music courses score significantly better, and were about one academic year ahead, on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers (n=112,916 Grades 7–12).

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Quality, not quantity, of sleep linked to better health in teens, suggests a new study (n=3,104) that found chronic, low-quality sleep was associated with poorer health outcomes among young students aged 13 to 17.

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Teens prefer harm reduction messaging on substance use, instead of the typical “don’t do drugs” talk, suggests a new study, which found teens generally tuned out abstinence-only or zero-tolerance messaging because it did not reflect the realities of their life.

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Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time, outlined in a new study published in Nature, which advances research of vascular diseases like diabetes, identifying a key pathway to potentially prevent changes to blood vessels.

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Archaeologists discover that cacao, from which chocolate is made, was grown 1,500 years earlier than previously thought, and in South America, not Central America.

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UBC breakthrough opens door to $100 ultrasound machine

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Men assign less importance to care-oriented careers than women do, possibly because men internalize different values than women

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Teen dating violence is down, but boys still report more violence than girls - When it comes to teen dating violence, boys are more likely to report being the victim of violence—being hit, slapped, or pushed—than girls, finds new research (n boys = 18,441 and n girls = 17,459).

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Genetic ancestry test users ‘cherry-pick’ which races to identify with, suggests a new study

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New study found that men often receive a wage boost when they become fathers—even if they’re not necessarily working harder

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Millennial men value altruism and self-care above traditional male qualities

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Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices

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Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt. The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels

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Discounting humanity: Bargain hunters see customer service workers as less human, finds new research in the Journal of Consumer Psychology.

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New research suggests that two birds that look the same, but have songs so different they can't recognize each other, should be considered distinct species.

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Dislike for unfamiliar groups of people may be learned

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Ten million tonnes of fish wasted every year due to poor fishing practices and inadequate management.

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Scientists have scanned the genome of cannabis plants to find the genes responsible for giving various strains their lemony, skunky, or earthy flavours, an important step for the budding legal cannabis industry.

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Inactive teens develop lazy bones, study finds

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Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions - Publicly funding essential medicines could cover the cost of nearly half of all prescriptions in Canada, removing financial barriers while saving $3 billion per year…

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Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin A, according to new research.

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Climate change may impede the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions

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Researchers have discovered how cancer cells become invisible to the body's immune system, a crucial step that allows tumors to metastasize and spread throughout the body.

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Flashing lights and music turn rats into problem gamblers

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Facebook posts inspired by envy, UBC study finds

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University of British Columbia astronomy student Michelle Kunimoto has discovered 17 new planets, including a potentially habitable, Earth-sized world, by combing through data gathered by NASA's Kepler mission.

More than eight million to 14 million tonnes of unreported fish catches are traded illicitly every year, costing the legitimate market between $9 billion and $17 billion in trade each year

The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia

Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain

Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics

Music students do better in school than non-musical peers, suggests a new study, which found high school students who take music courses score significantly better, and were about one academic year ahead, on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers (n=112,916 Grades 7–12).

Quality, not quantity, of sleep linked to better health in teens, suggests a new study (n=3,104) that found chronic, low-quality sleep was associated with poorer health outcomes among young students aged 13 to 17.

Teens prefer harm reduction messaging on substance use, instead of the typical “don’t do drugs” talk, suggests a new study, which found teens generally tuned out abstinence-only or zero-tolerance messaging because it did not reflect the realities of their life.

Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time, outlined in a new study published in Nature, which advances research of vascular diseases like diabetes, identifying a key pathway to potentially prevent changes to blood vessels.

Archaeologists discover that cacao, from which chocolate is made, was grown 1,500 years earlier than previously thought, and in South America, not Central America.

UBC breakthrough opens door to $100 ultrasound machine

Men assign less importance to care-oriented careers than women do, possibly because men internalize different values than women

Teen dating violence is down, but boys still report more violence than girls - When it comes to teen dating violence, boys are more likely to report being the victim of violence—being hit, slapped, or pushed—than girls, finds new research (n boys = 18,441 and n girls = 17,459).

Genetic ancestry test users ‘cherry-pick’ which races to identify with, suggests a new study

New study found that men often receive a wage boost when they become fathers—even if they’re not necessarily working harder

Millennial men value altruism and self-care above traditional male qualities

Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices

Stressed out? Try smelling your partner’s shirt. The scent of a romantic partner can help lower stress levels

Discounting humanity: Bargain hunters see customer service workers as less human, finds new research in the Journal of Consumer Psychology.

New research suggests that two birds that look the same, but have songs so different they can't recognize each other, should be considered distinct species.

Dislike for unfamiliar groups of people may be learned

Ten million tonnes of fish wasted every year due to poor fishing practices and inadequate management.

Scientists have scanned the genome of cannabis plants to find the genes responsible for giving various strains their lemony, skunky, or earthy flavours, an important step for the budding legal cannabis industry.

Inactive teens develop lazy bones, study finds

Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions - Publicly funding essential medicines could cover the cost of nearly half of all prescriptions in Canada, removing financial barriers while saving $3 billion per year…

Biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could begin in the womb or just after birth if the fetus or newborn does not get enough vitamin A, according to new research.

Climate change may impede the cooling effect of volcanic eruptions

Researchers have discovered how cancer cells become invisible to the body's immune system, a crucial step that allows tumors to metastasize and spread throughout the body.

Flashing lights and music turn rats into problem gamblers

Facebook posts inspired by envy, UBC study finds