The ethical robot
From playrooms to bedrooms to battlefields, robots are part of modern life. And they are about to create some novel dilemmas for humans.
Medical maggots: back to the future with limb-saving larvae
Larvae can clean dead tissue from wounds, and may be a more effective treatment than drugs.
Medical maggots: back to the future with limb-saving larvae
Larvae can clean dead tissue from wounds, and may be a more effective treatment than drugs.
The Next Big Thing in 2013, and beyond
Experts at the University of British Columbia once again discuss The Next Big Thing that will impact our lives. Almost every January since 2006, UBC Reports has printed researcher projections to convey the powerful possibilities of research discovery.
Neuroscience and the eradication of brain injuries
In the world of brain injury, a trifecta of technologies is driving the translation of research into real hope for patients, soldiers and athletes of all ages.
A stem cell solution to diabetes in 10 years
The discovery of new sources of stem cells may herald the end of insulin injections.
A new generation of solar power, Part 1.
Organic solar cells are the basis of a new class of materials and may be the key to abundant, accessible solar energy.
A new generation of solar power, Part 2.
UBC researchers have discovered a potential new way to trap heat with nanotechnology that promises more efficient solar power.
Revolutionizing road design
New technologies from UBC’s Okanagan campus are tackling the high cost of building highways.
Water efficient food exports: less beef, more crops
Planetary water shortages and the demand for more food should lead to changes in farming and exports.
Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Increased access may equal a complete rethink of higher education.
Cloud U – UBC ventures boldly into the virtual university
Three leaders talk about the brave new world awaiting UBC students in ten years.