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Kerala's snake boat racers keep tradition afloat in face of floods and financial challenges

Kerala's picturesque backwaters host a thrilling wooden boat race where hundreds of dedicated rowers compete for their village’s pride and honor. This captivating competition transcends societal divisions, uniting people from various backgrounds. While financial hurdles and adverse weather conditions threaten the sport's future, the tradition remains steadfast.

The Economic Times

A Diesel Harley-Davidson? Hell Yeah, Brother!

Harley-Davidson's are known to be loud motorcycles, but a diesel tractor engine-swapped Harley has to sound absolutely unique. As well as loud.

RideApart

An Elite Law School Promised Reforms, Then Made Inclusion Impossible

Racialized professors say they were underpaid, bullied, and ignored at UBC

The Walrus

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Arthur Erickson's Museum of Anthropology at UBC has been given a new lease of life in Vancouver

After an extensive renovation, The Museum of Anthropology is part Shinto shrine, part cathedral, part longhouse – and a temple to learning

Wallpaper

Journalists Are Becoming Cogs in the Outrage Machine

As the industry decays, social media has become a go-to place for tips and quotes. That’s a problem

The Walrus

Canada must make communication more inclusive for deaf people

I am a hearing person married to a deaf person. In 2015, I remember going to the midwife clinic for our first baby’s appointment. We arranged for our own sign language interpreter because we knew there would be communication barriers, and that no one else would.

The Conversation

Student Flies Over 687km Roundtrip To Class Because It's Cheaper Than Renting In Vancouver

A University of British Columbia student saves money on rent by flying from Calgary to Vancouver twice weekly.

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Warning over ‘severe’ weight-loss jab side effects

Semaglutide and liraglutide are sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus and Saxenda and are manufactured by Novo Nordisk

The Independent UK

Weight loss jabs linked to ‘severe’ stomach problems, says study

Experts warn semaglutide could heighten probability of pancreatitis and bowel obstructions

Evening Standard

Weight-loss jabs linked to ‘severe’ stomach problems – study

Researchers said instances were ‘rare’ but hundreds of thousands of people could still be affected due to the drugs’ popularity globally.

The Independent UK

Scientists find common origin behind major childhood allergies

According to a new study led by experts at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, several major childhood allergies may all be caused by the community of bacteria living in our gut. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Research shows exercise apps a good prescription to improve healthcare workers' mental health

According to new University of British Columbia research, simple home workouts using fitness apps can effectively lower depressed symptoms among healthcare professionals and could be a major asset in combating the sector's global mental health epidemic. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modern antidepressants can reduce risk of depressive relapse for bipolar patients, according to UBC and NIMHANS study

The Hindu

As we fight the Alberta and B.C. wildfires, we must also plan for future disasters

British Columbia and Alberta are on fire. Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate in Alberta, while much of B.C. is already experiencing higher-than-usual wildfire risk. With more than 150 fires currently burning across the two provinces, a hazardous haze is blanketing Calgary and affecting air quality as…

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The making of Binance’s CZ: An exclusive look at the forces that shaped crypto’s most powerful founder

How China's hardball startup culture, Canada's Asian immigrant community, and "Rich Dad Poor Dad" helped Changpeng Zhao become a mild-mannered but sharp-elbowed competitor.

The Guardian - US

Canada: scientists discover new method to break down toxic ‘forever chemicals’

University of British Columbia researchers develop silica-based material with ability to absorb wider range of harmful chemicals

The New Daily

Exposure to traffic pollution proven to impair brain function

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time the effect of exposure to traffic pollution on the brain's functioning.

Wales Online

Bid to cancel gender, ability and race words to make science more inclusive

The term 'survival of the fittest' could also be considered offensive to people with disabilities, scientists have argued

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‘I’m afraid’: critics of anti-cheating technology for students hit by lawsuits

New technology meant to detect cheating by students taking tests at home could invade privacy, increase anxiety and be discriminatory

The Walrus

How Canada’s Bob Dylan Ended up a Taxi Driver

Poet and songwriter Bill Hawkins rubbed elbows with Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, and other stars. Why didn’t he become one himself?

Dynamite News

Peanut allergy treatment most effective when started early in infants :Study

In 2019, UBC researchers revealed that pre-schoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies using an oral immunotherapy treatment.

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