Achieving Alumni: Jason Syvixay
Jason Syvixay, also known by his twitter handle @DowntownJason, has been boosting the arts and culture scene of downtown Winnipeg long before he defended his…
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Nic Dyson – Where We’re From, 3.5/5
Nic Dyson’s second full-length release and third album, Where We’re From, was released in June 2017 following a self-recorded EP, Dreaming Under a Broken Tree,…
The trials and tribulations of the Fringe Fest solo performer
Whether it’s handing out flyers, performing free monologues for strangers in lineups, or promoting yourself on social media, many performers at The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre…
U of M professor Dr. Meenu Sharma talks tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) has been around since ancient history. Evidence of tuberculosis infection has been found in human remains dated as far back as 9,000 years…
Lungs of mice found to produce blood
Lungs are a crucial organ in many animals, including humans. While their function has always seemed pretty straightforward – to take in oxygen, transfer it…
Bees use ‘social healthcare’ to keep entire colony healthy
Spivak is a prominent bee researcher who specializes in bee health and hygiene.
Thawing soil larger causation of climate change than previously thought
Canada-based study suggests nitrous oxide emissions from thawing soil are underestimated.
Manitoba First Nations Science Fair comes to the U of M
On March 9 and 10, the University of Manitoba hosted the 15th annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair. The fair featured projects from students ranging…
Recent human-pig hybrid embryo raises ethical concerns, hopes for new research
For most of us, the word “chimera” evokes grotesque imagery: in Greek mythology, the chimera was a fire-breathing hybrid of lion, goat, and snake. A…
How do we fix our infamous pothole season?
After surviving months of winter driving, the Manitoban driver’s reward is the beginning of pothole season. The erratic fluctuations between warm and cool temperatures in…