Tom Leslie

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Junior Subeditor at New Scientist

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Articles

What’s next for Canada in the tariff landscape?

3 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie |Sachintha Wickramasinghe

It’s been a little over two months since US president Donald Trump introduced tariffs on trading partners around the world. The US has recently eased tensions with some — reaching a 90-day tariff truce with China and finalizing a new deal with the UK to lower tariffs on steel and automobiles. For Canada, which continues to face tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods, these developments raise important questions.
More investors are choosing stocks along political lines: UBC study

Mar 5, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

When wealthy investors put their money into the stock market, they’re usually aiming for a solid rate of return. But a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business shows a growing number of high net-worth investors aren’t only choosing stocks for financial reasons: their picks match their politics.
Tariffs threaten Canadian supply chains: Here’s how to prepare and adapt

Feb 27, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie |Sachintha Wickramasinghe

After a chaotic few days of uncertainty, US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social (on February 27) that sweeping 25-per-cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico would go into effect on March 4. Additional tariffs on steel, aluminum, and auto parts have also previously been announced. We spoke with UBC Sauder School of Business lecturer Samuel Roscoe, an expert in geopolitical disruptions and supply chain risk, to break down what’s coming and how Canadian consumers and businesses can prepare.
How feeling threatened by diversity can trigger positive change

Jan 23, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

In recent years, employers across North America have introduced or boosted equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) programs in hopes of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. But studies have shown that fostering diversity can come with a steep cost, as employees from dominant groups often felt threatened, leading to a backlash against the very groups the employers are seeking to support. But could those feelings of threat also lead to learning and change, and eventually allyship?
Canada could lead the world in biofuels: report

Jan 17, 2025 | shorturl.at | Tom Leslie

Biofuels have long been touted as an alternative to fossil fuels, but the first generation came with a host of problems. Now a new wave of biofuels is hitting the market, and according to a report by the C.D. Howe Institute, it could help drive Canada’s fast-growing green economy.
From mandu to mah-jong: How we celebrate Lunar New Year

Jan 15, 2025 | shorturl.at | Bruce Grierson |Richard Littlemore |Tom Leslie

Did you know that Lunar New Year is celebrated by an estimated two billion people worldwide? That means that roughly one in four people will be ringing in the Year of the Snake come January 29!For many members of UBC’s Asian community, this holiday is of particular importance, so we decided to ask alumni to share with us their favourite ways of celebrating Lunar New Year and what makes this time special for them.
New Scientist recommends documentary Hunt for the Oldest DNA

Oct 23, 2024 | newscientist.com | Tom Leslie

Stories about science can be a tough sell to friends and family, particularly if they lack the human-centred narratives of a political scandal or court case. Luckily that isn’t so a documentary that had its UK Iaunch recently. Hunt for the Oldest DNA is a tight, well-produced work that focuses on a competitive, adventurous, rule-breaker called Eske Willerslev (pictured above), who bet his career on finding prehistoric DNA in Arctic permafrost.
Hydrogen is touted as a climate solution, but can it be good business?

Sep 26, 2024 | techxplore.com | Tom Leslie

Hydrogen is often seen as a key element in the global energy transition, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels—in particular for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and steel and cement manufacturing. But turning hydrogen into a globally traded commodity requires more than just production.
Hydrogen is touted as a climate solution, but can it be good business?

Sep 25, 2024 | news.ubc.ca | Tom Leslie

Hydrogen is often seen as a key element in the global energy transition, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels—in particular for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and steel and cement manufacturing. But turning hydrogen into a globally traded commodity requires more than just production.
Lyme disease test gives hope for a speedier diagnosis

Aug 28, 2024 | newscientist.com | Tom Leslie

A new approach to diagnosing Lyme disease could help people receive treatment sooner, reducing the risk of long-term complications. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria in the genus Borrelia and is transmitted to people through tick bites. Initial symptoms may include fever, headache or loss of energy, which can develop into more severe symptoms including ongoing fatigue and aches, facial palsy, heart problems and nerve pain if not promptly treated using antibiotics.