UBC prof discusses new approaches to eco-climate crisis
Last Thursday, the University of Manitoba Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics hosted a virtual lecture on the importance of eco-climate activism. The lecture, “Does…
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U of M co-led international study on preterm births
Recent data from the International Perinatal Outcomes in the Pandemic (iPOP) study found a global decrease in preterm births during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. A…
Fostering patient-centred care
On Feb. 22, the University of Manitoba’s Café Scientifique hosted a session on innovative health-care technologies and their use in understanding and improving patient experiences. …
Global applications of critical minerals
Rare earth elements and other metals are often termed “critical minerals,” as they are in high demand and economically essential. From aerospace and electronics to…
Finding beauty and inspiration in every experience
I was raised on a quiet estate in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. On Sunday evenings, my mum, little brother and I would drive to Jabi…
Assistant professor uses biomaterials in construction
Nature is resilient. The natural world has the ability to self-renew, self-repair and maintain function despite disturbances. Biomimetic designs draw abstract lessons from nature and…
Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…
U of M study investigates health benefits of fish oil
Arguably, preliminary evidence that fish oil fatty acids were effective in coronary heart disease prevention came from Danish physicians Jörn Dyerberg and Hans Olaf Bang….
U of M professor studies dietary behavior across MB
What we consume directly influences our overall health and well-being. A healthy diet is vital in supplying our body with fuel for effective work, required…
To space and beyond
From childhood, Philip Ferguson aspired to be an astronaut. “I loved things that fly,” he reminisced. “I loved things that go into space, and so…