The superman of nature
Ants have been around the earth since about 140 to 168 million years ago. They lived in the Jurassic period – a time when the…
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The economy of sharing apps
Smartphones and apps have changed many aspects of our daily lives, including the way we do business. The sharing economy can be described as the…
Notes from the star field
Those who know me know that I have aspirations to eventually work in the space industry. Why space? I like to think I just have…
The search for extraterrestrial life
NEW WESTMINISTER, B.C. – For hundreds of years, humans have asked “Are we alone in the universe?” This question has been particularly prominent in the…
On science communication
Science communication is the process of communicating scientific ideas to those who are not scientists. For those who are in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and…
U of M professor launches transit research project
With the City of Winnipeg slated to complete phase two of the Southwest rapid transit corridor by 2020 after years of delays, one University of…
David Barnard opens up
David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy. This year alone, Barnard has had to deal…
University of Manitoba indigenous leaders look to rock the vote
Experts at the University of Manitoba predict that indigenous voter turnout is likely to increase from previous years in the upcoming federal election as indigenous…
Investing in the future
Prosper Koto is a University of Manitoba graduate student in economics.
Leadership and literacy
The University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) held its annual awards luncheon on Aug. 25.