Recent marijuana studies
“Pot is safer than alcohol,” echoes a stoner attempting to catch the ears of politicians who aren’t listening. Many people, especially those who use marijuana…
Jeremiah Yarmie
A new development in HIV treatment
Researchers have developed an antibody-like molecule which may help in the fight against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The molecule, named eCD4-Ig, was designed to…
There’s a storm brewing
The smell of rain is earthy and distinct. Raindrops splatter against the ground and release earthy odourant molecules into the air, but the exact mechanism…
Flying with Magellan
Students participating in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge flocked to Magellan Aerospace on Feb. 17 and 18 to attend a Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Members…
The intelligence of crows
Crows are extremely intelligent birds that are part of the corvid family, which also includes magpies and blue jays. Research done in collaboration between Moscow…
An outbreak of misinformation
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….
Revitalizing cultured cells
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…
Freaks of Nature: Spiders that chew off their genitals
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…
Malaria resistance
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…
Where imagination and innovation meet
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…