Bird watching
Kevin Fraser is an assistant professor in the University of Manitoba’s department of biological sciences, with research interests in ecological studies. On Nov. 16, Fraser…
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Internet everywhere
It is estimated that in 2015, only 45 per cent of the world’s population is connected to the Internet. For those of us in more…
Net neutrality and cyber surveillance
Buzz words like “net neutrality” and “cyber surveillance” are often heard and seen in the media, along with various bills referred to by various acronyms….
Put down that bacon
If you’re reading this over breakfast, you may want to rethink what’s on your plate. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that eating processed…
Music of the spheres
An international collaboration is shedding light, or rather radio frequencies, on the true shape of distant galaxies. Among those involved is the University of Manitoba’s…
Earth Explorers now at the Manitoba Museum
The diverse nature of our planet has always inspired curiosity in people young and old. National Geographic, in association with Global Experience Specialists, appeals to…
Notes from the Star Field
I travelled from Vienna to Jerusalem for the Space Generation Congress (SGC), held Oct. 8 to 10, and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), held Oct….
Water, water, everywhere
Recently NASA announced that liquid water has been found on Mars. This water was discovered after analyzing streaks that appeared on slopes which disappeared in…
Science briefs: Helpful bugs
Brazilian wasp venom contains cancer-fighting toxins Recent studies on the Brazilian wasp Polybia palista reveal that the venom in their stingers contains what may one…
Telework
Telework, or remote working, is a steadily increasing trend in the workplace, with a 26 per cent increase in telework job postings in the U.S….