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Science briefs: North Korean rocketry, Chinese porpoises, and quantum computing
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North Korea in space
On Dec. 12, North Korea finally managed to launch a satellite into orbit after 14 years and four failed attempts. The rocket used was the three-stage Unha-3, the same type...
Researcher profile: Tashniba Kaiser
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Tashniba Kaiser is a master’s student and graduate research assistant at the University of Manitoba’s department of electrical and computer engineering.
Nature’s kidneys: Wetlands vital to health of prairies
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Why should we care about wetlands? Wetlands are not cute. There are no Coke commercials about protecting slews; Pamela Anderson and Alicia Silverstone have not bared a single breast to protect bogs (although I...
Lessons from Mother Nature: The potential of green infrastructure in cleaning...
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(Image: North End Water Pollution Control Centre)
The City of Winnipeg has been updating its wastewater treatment plants. These upgrades, slated to wrap up in 2014, will allow for the removal of more nutrients, toxic...
Enemy at the gates: Taking a look at invasive aquatic species...
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Rivers and lakes have long been important for Manitoba. They are a source of food, they generate our electricity, and at one time they were important transportation routes. They are also centres of leisure....
Save the ELA: Fight to keep Experimental Lakes Area continues
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On Nov. 27, world-renowned limnologist David Schindler delivered a compelling speech at the University of Manitoba entitled “Contributions of the Experimental Lakes Area to solving cultural eutrophication in Canada’s freshwater lakes.” Later that...
Inner-city campus helps with annual community event
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An annual holiday event, Lighting Up The Avenue (LUTA), will brighten up Selkirk Avenue once again on Dec. 6. The yearly celebration is hosted by the North End Community Helpers Network (NECHN) as a...
