Seniors stick with fitness routines when they work out together

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Older adults are more likely to stick with a group exercise program if they can do it with people their own age, a new University of British Columbia study has found.

Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phone

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UBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fibreglass and resin – two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone – bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.

Vikramaditya Yadav

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Eye drops developed by UBC researchers could one day treat glaucoma while you sleep – helping to heal a condition that is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world.

UBC doggy destress

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Therapy dog sessions for stressed-out students are an increasingly popular offering at North American universities. Now, new research from the University of British Columbia confirms that some doggy one-on-one time really can do the trick of boosting student wellness.