What past epidemics tell us about COVID-19
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. With over 761 million reported cases and a series of nation-wide lockdowns in…
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The promising future of electronic sensors
Electrical engineering is a field that can be applied in a variety of areas, such as sustainable technology and health sciences. U of M professor…
A glimpse of the U of M skies
On the third floor of University College, in room 394, is the Lockhart Planetarium. This facility at the U of M Fort Garry campus serves…
What moles and sick humans have in common
Hemoglobin and myoglobin are two respiratory pigments — molecules that bind to oxygen, a respiratory gas — found in the human body. Hemoglobin, which exists…
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…
U of M prof builds model to manage Manitoba’s water
Flooding in Manitoba can cause hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage. In some cases, whole roads need to be rebuilt or repaired as…
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. …
The importance of women’s heart health
There is a misconception among the general public that women do not have heart attacks. In the media, heart attack patients are most often portrayed…
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…