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Health research overlooks important differences between sexes
In an analysis of 3,193 neuroscience and psychiatry studies from 2009 and 2019, Dr. Liisa Galea, Dr. Travis Hodges and collaborators at UBC’s Women’s Health Research Cluster found that health research overlooks important differences between sexes. More
COVID-19 mask wearing is associated with its attractiveness
Research by Veronica Dudarev, Maria (Joey) Manaligod, Dr. James Enns, and Dr. Rebecca Todd finds COVID-19 mask wearing is associated with its attractiveness and this association held regardless of ideology and workplace requirements. More
The social power of concealing your eyes from others
Research by Dr. Veronica Dudarev, Dr. Alan Kingstone, and Manlu Liu found that when people’s eyes are camouflaged from others, they will make overt eye movements that do not conform to societal norms. More
Do you hate seeing people fidget? New UBC research says you’re not alone
PhD student Sumeet Jaswal and Dr. Todd Handy found that approximately one-third of the population suffer from misokinesia; the psychological phenomenon defined by a strong negative emotional response to the sight of someone else’s fidgeting. More
Social inclusion of women by male colleagues in STEM fields can improve their workplace experience
Research by Dr. Tara Dennehy, Dr. Toni Schmader and colleagues found that the social inclusion of women by male colleagues in STEM fields can improve their workplace experience. More
How a turtle helped reduce plastic waste in an office building
Yu Luo and Dr. Jiaying Zhao found that plastic waste was reduced by 17 per cent when pictures of a turtle and other marine animals were placed above recycling bins in a high-rise office building. More
When people’s attitudes about aging improve, better health may follow
A study by graduate student Julia Nakamura found that making people feel better about how they’re aging could lead to concrete improvements in their health and wellbeing. More
Cross-racial friendships easier for children with good academic and social skills
Vivian Qi and Dr. Amori Mikami found elementary school children may be better equipped than others to form cross-racial friendships, after exploring the relationship between cross-racial friendships and academic and social adjustment among 583 children in Canada and the US. More
