A non-Muslim’s guide to Ramadan
Don’t: Use Ramadan as an opportunity to bring up your political “hot take”.
Malak Abas
Lungs of mice found to produce blood
Lungs are a crucial organ in many animals, including humans. While their function has always seemed pretty straightforward – to take in oxygen, transfer it…
Bees use ‘social healthcare’ to keep entire colony healthy
Spivak is a prominent bee researcher who specializes in bee health and hygiene.
Thawing soil larger causation of climate change than previously thought
Canada-based study suggests nitrous oxide emissions from thawing soil are underestimated.
Manitoba First Nations Science Fair comes to the U of M
On March 9 and 10, the University of Manitoba hosted the 15th annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair. The fair featured projects from students ranging…
Vaquita porpoises at risk of immediate extinction due to illegal fishing trade, says WWF
The world’s rarest marine mammal, the vaquita porpoise, has lost half of its population in one year. Just last year, it was reported by the…
Study shows Canadian glaciers are major contributor to sea level rise
According to a new study, Canada’s glaciers are having a serious effect on rising sea levels. As climate change begins to rear its ugly head,…
Snail venom provides new hope for people suffering from chronic pain
A compound found in snail venom may be the future of treatment for severe chronic pain. The peptide compound is called Rg1A, and it is…
NASA confirms discovery of seven Earth-like planets
It’s not aliens, but we might be close: NASA scientists have confirmed the discovery of a solar system filled with Earth-like planets. In a video…
Tyrant alpha chimp killed, cannibalized in rare intra-tribe murder
A recent study has theorized that a chimpanzee murder so grisly and rare that it left the anthropologist leading the study “disturbed” was most likely about…