Shooting tardigrades into space with UMSATS
The University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society’s (UMSATS) TSATS-2 Systems Team intends to probe the hostility and forgivingness of the vacuum of space….
Jeremiah Yarmie
Science Fiction: we use 10 per cent of our brains
Discussed in this issue of Science Fiction: do we humans use only 10 per cent of our brains? “The statement is a myth [ ….
Science Fiction: Gluten
Welcome to the first ever installment of the Science Fiction column. In this column we will address popular misconceptions about science and consult on-campus experts…
Bridging the gap between spinal cord injury and paralysis
A special type of cell found in the nasal cavity may be a feasible treatment for spinal cord injuries. Olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) are a…
Bacterial selection pressures and pressure for antibacterial selection
Ayush Kumar is an associate professor in the department of microbiology. His research interests include infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. An alumnus of the University…
The Blue Dot Tour
David Suzuki is a geneticist, environmentalist, and broadcaster from British Columbia. He is also, arguably, Canada’s ambassador for the environment. Suzuki made two Winnipeg appearances…
Freaks of Nature: Clownfish
Welcome back to Freaks of Nature! This week we have a particularly innocent and inconspicuous freak: the clownfish. Also known as anemonefish, the majority of…
And the winner is…
The Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine were handed out earlier in October. The prize-winning research included advancements in the small world of microscopy,…
Honeybees healing bacteria
Humans have used honey for the treatment of wounds since ancient Egyptian times. There are three main factors contributing to the antimicrobial properties of honey….
If a wheel is placed in the wild, will the mice run?
When a mouse is placed in a cage with a wheel, why does it choose to run? Does the mouse enjoy running, and do so…