Miguel Yetman

Take off your clothes

Two weekends ago I attended a student journalism conference in Victoria, B.C. The conference and speakers covered a wide array of topics, one of which…


Exotic animals

Last week the state of Ohio made international headlines when Terry Thompson took his life after setting loose dozens of exotic animals including tigers, lions,…


You’re doing it wrong

Why are you in university? I heard a number of answers when I asked students this question. They ranged anywhere from “to figure out what…


P.U.T.

A few weeks ago, Stuart Hughes’ T-Rex bone, diamond and gold encrusted iPad 2 was all over science and tech news sections and blogs, blowing…


My Folk Fest kicked ass

Winnipeg’s annual Folk Festival is an excellent way to spend five days doing one or any combination of the following: soaking in wonderful music, relaxing…





Sleep: such a magical wonder

Sleep? Bah, who needs it? We all do, unfortunately. Personally, I am very back and fourth; one day I could be pulling an all nighter…


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….