Could malware crash a plane?
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On Aug. 20, 2008, Spanair Flight 5022 crashed shortly after takeoff from Barajas airport in Madrid, killing 154 of the 172 passengers.
Investigators have been studying the case for the past two years and have...
Solar Doom!
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Last week, according to NASA, the sun emitted a class C solar flare that produced what scientists refer to as a coronal mass ejection (CME). This resulted in the spectacular production of aurora borealis,...
Technology briefs
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Pocket-sized healthcare advice for people of Africa
“Afridoctor” is a smart phone application developed by Blueworld Communities based in Cape Town, South Africa. The application is available for anyone with a smart phone...
This just in, computers can read your mind
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Science fiction has often played with the concept of analyzing the brains of the recently dead for clues about the circumstances of their death.
The less fortunate among you may remember the less than...
Science Briefs
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Solar storms pose risk to planet Earth, NASA warns
Richard Fisher, director of NASA’s heliophysics division, warns that wide spread blackouts and a loss of communication may occur if the earth is hit by a...
Construction underway on various projects throughout the U of M
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The University of Manitoba continues to be booming with construction on several projects that are expected to rejuvenate the Fort Garry campus.
The $150 million plan, called Project Domino, is one of the most...
Overloaded Wi-Fi network causes connection difficulty
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Some students at the University of Manitoba have had problems when it comes to using and connecting to the U of M wireless network, a problem that could be caused by an overloaded network,...
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