We live in a world where we don’t have to worry about catching smallpox. Smallpox was eradicated in 1979 due to the efforts of vaccination. Its Wikipedia page begins with “Smallpox was an infectious...

Researchers from Stanford University have developed a way to extend the life of human cells grown in culture. The technique is a quick and efficient way of increasing the number of times a cell...

Male Herennia multipuncta, more commonly known as ornamental tree trunk spiders, have a grotesque post-mating habit. After mating, males will gnaw off one or both of their sperm-transferring organs called palps. This genital self-removal...

A rise in the resistance of treatment in malaria parasites recently prompted scientists to investigate further into the cause. As a result, scientists have discovered mutated genetic sequences that link to the development of...

Visionary Conversations is a speaker series featuring University of Manitoba researchers and alumni hosted by president and vice-chancellor David Barnard. Individuals filled Robert B. Schultz Theatre to attend the fourth Visionary Conversation of the 2014-2015...

Baby talk Researchers from Ireland have found that reading to your newborn may not be the only way to stimulate their brain. The study looked at how reading, along with other interactions like showing them...

After 30 years, teixobactin, a new type of antibiotic, has been found which may be the answer to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. This is wonderful news, but what is even more amazing...