Getting to know U of M’s fall writer-in-residence
The U of M Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture has recently welcomed Melanie Dennis Unrau as its writer-in-residence for fall 2025. A poet,…
environment
Exploring climate change through ice core research
An international research team, including U of M professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, has achieved a remarkable milestone in a remote location in Antarctica. The team successfully…
A year in review
Throughout the year we’ve covered difficult topics in the Manitoban’s comment section. Inflation, food insecurity, corporate greed, Donald Trump’s re-election, global conflict and many other…
Improving welfare for farmers and farm animals
Recent research highlights the important connection between farmer well-being and animal health, indicating that farmers with greater stress levels are more likely to have animals…
The future of our urban forest
When someone plants a tree, they are not planting it for themselves — they are planting a gift for the future. For many people, trees…
Arctic freshwater impacts carbon exchange
As the Arctic warms at an unprecedented rate, it is important to understand how increased freshwater influx impacts the carbon dioxide exchange between the ocean and…
The hidden cost of thrifting
Thrifting has always been a cheap, sustainable option for me. I can get nice-looking clothing for half price as compared to full price online or at…
The hidden world of bees and wasps
Epeolus gibbsi is a species of small, parasitic bee in a group commonly referred to as “cuckoo bees.” The infamous cuckoo birds lay their eggs…
Using dental anthropology to understand humanity
For decades, anthropologists have used teeth to answer questions about the lives and relationships of ancient and modern-day people. Dental anthropology is the study of…
Consumerism and its gaping jaw
A while back, I was scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. I don’t exactly remember what short-form content medium I was consuming to rot my brain….