Science briefs
Woodpecker brain technology Scientists at UC Berkeley have unraveled the mystery behind the impact-resistant woodpecker brain and are using the knowledge to protect your electronics….
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Politics: the final frontier
NASA has been all over the map for the past few years — cancelling one program only to start another, only to be later cancelled…
Keep your ideas to yourself
Science vs Science Science is without a doubt the greatest tool in explaining the forces behind natural phenomena. It provides us with a common toolset…
Sustainability Strategy seeks students’ input
The U of M followed universities across the country in adopting a sustainability policy on Jan. 25, setting out specific principles and processes to meet…
News Briefs
Impending diabetes epidemic threatens health of Manitobans: CDA president The number of Manitobans living with diabetes is expected to increase by 48 per cent by…
Study raises questions about prescription practices in Manitoba
A recent study released by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy on prescription practices in Manitoba has led to concerns that optimal prescription practices are…
International News Briefs
Science/religion division an “illusion” – Scientist Martin Gaskell, an astronomer and devout Christian who sued the University of Kentucky for religious discrimination, told the Canadian…
Crime Beat
The University of Manitoba experienced a number of criminal violations on campus during the month of January. According to Security Services patrol officer Doug Heinrichs,…
Campus Beat
University Center welcomed owls from the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Four owls stopped for a daylong visit in University Center last week, in order to…
CFS-Manitoba chairperson narrowly avoids impeachment
The Canadian Federation of Students-Manitoba had a particularly tense meeting Feb. 10, with a motion on the agenda to remove chairperson Alanna Makinson. The motion…