Bios
David Secko
David Secko is a student at the University of British Columbia School of Journalism with a focus on science reporting.
Stories by David Secko
Salmon Genes, Discuss
Should science fiddle with salmon genetics? We put 26 people in a room to test the question -- and 'deliberative democracy.'
Smarter Democracy
It's called 'deliberative' and lets citizens solve problems.
Fat Teens on Drugs
Pharma labs keep cranking out obesity pills and shots. Teens are a prime target. A Tyee Special Report.
A Mosquito's Baby Album
Welcome to the magnified world of UBC's Elaine Humphrey.
Worm eggs, anyone?
A surprising number of patients are lining up for this experimental 'medicine.'
Lighting up BC's Dark Interior
For First Nations off the grid, and thousands around the world, 'solid state' tech proves a bright solution.
Are Computer Games Rebooting Our Minds?
The hot debate moves to a big conference in Vancouver.
'The Drug Trial' on Trial
Book on whistleblower raises storm about ethics, medical and journalistic.
Working out with Heavyweights of Physics
What I learned about supersolids, our possible Martian origins, and more.
'Election Stock Market' Predicts Strong Liberal Win
UBC online exchange lets free market investors bet on May 17 vote.
Disease Sufferers Gather in Cyberspace
People with Parkinson’s and other illnesses creating on-line communities of empathy.
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- Abbott blames teachers' union, hints at legislation
- Greens exaggerating fracking fears 'to control you': Santorum
- Prime Minister Harper mixes oil with human rights on visit to China
- Civil jury finds former BC premier Vander Zalm guilty of defamation
- Vancouver theatre runs down curtain on section of BC's outdated liquor laws
- BC Premier Clark to replace throne speech with radio appearance
- 'The Kids Are All Right'
- 'Leave Your Shoes On'
- Glaciers, BC Hydro's Melting 'Batteries'
- Frankie Rose Makes Life Tougher for Journalists
- Too Much Energy Used to Mine, Move Bitumen Says BC Firm
- Becoming the Ethical Hunter
- Shadow Workers of the World, Revolt!
- Could SOPA Pervade Canadian Copyright Law?
- Three Ryan Gosling Pickup Techniques that Don't Work in Real Life
- Would You Buy a Used Car from These Libs?
- Shadow Workers of the World, Revolt!
- Economist Calls Gateway Pipeline an Inflationary 'Threat'
- Bill Rees' Last Lecture
- Too Much Energy Used to Mine, Move Bitumen Says BC Firm
- Is Canada Ignoring Signs of a Coming Economic Collapse?
- Harper in China
- How First Nations Are Gearing Up for Legal Battle Against Gateway
- Eleven Oily Questions for Every MP
- Remembering Lloyd Dykk's Wit, Generosity and Superb Prose
- BC Child Care Advocates in Geneva to Complain to UN
- BC, You Love You
- Shadow Workers of the World, Revolt!
- Who Pays Huge Power Bills for Clark's Gas Plants?
- Make It the Canadian Webcasting Corporation
- Harper in China
- When the Prize Is a Chance to Toil on BC's Farms
- Three Ryan Gosling Pickup Techniques that Don't Work in Real Life
- Would You Buy a Used Car from These Libs?
- Time to Zip John Baird's Loose Lips
- Foreign Trade Zones Eyed for Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Prince George
- Board, BC mayors make the case for Vancouver transit audit
- Tensions flare over Vancouver-owned mine in Oaxaca
- Osoyoos Times editor apologizes for comments on RCMP
- BC premier delivers talk show 'throne speech'
- NDP leadership: Thomas Mulcair ahead on first ballot, internal poll suggests
- Sky is the limit for use of mini, unmanned planes
- Prime Minister by day, oil exec by night
- Animal-made 'art' challenges human monopoly on creativity
