New research finds T. rex had scaly lips
About 65 million years after their extinction, dinosaurs remain some of the most famous prehistoric animals, and are often depicted in popular culture. In the…
Elah Ajene
What past epidemics tell us about COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. With over 761 million reported cases and a series of nation-wide lockdowns in…
A glimpse of the U of M skies
On the third floor of University College, in room 394, is the Lockhart Planetarium. This facility at the U of M Fort Garry campus serves…
UBC prof discusses new approaches to eco-climate crisis
Last Thursday, the University of Manitoba Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics hosted a virtual lecture on the importance of eco-climate activism. The lecture, “Does…
U of M co-led international study on preterm births
Recent data from the International Perinatal Outcomes in the Pandemic (iPOP) study found a global decrease in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. A…
Fostering patient-centred care
On Feb. 22, the University of Manitoba’s Café Scientifique hosted a session on innovative health-care technologies and their use in understanding and improving patient experiences. …
Global applications of critical minerals
Rare earth elements and other metals are often termed “critical minerals,” as they are in high demand and economically essential. From aerospace and electronics to…
Finding beauty and inspiration in every experience
I was raised on a quiet estate in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. On Sunday evenings, my mum, little brother and I would drive to Jabi…
Assistant professor uses biomaterials in construction
Nature is resilient. The natural world has the ability to self-renew, self-repair and maintain function despite disturbances. Biomimetic designs draw abstract lessons from nature and…
Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…