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…
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U of M’s new vice-president research and international
The word “polymathy” was first used in the title of a work in 1603 by philosopher Joannes Wower. It refers to encyclopedic knowledge that encompasses…
The scientific significance of traditional knowledge
Traditional and non-western ways of knowing are often othered in the sciences. Oftentimes, people refer to western medicine as “conventional” and traditional medicine as “alternative.” …
Historian engagement in health policy
From the historic 1918 influenza spread to the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak, pandemics throughout history have always shaped health structures and policies, and have impacted…
Toronto professor talks unconscious biases in academia
Last Tuesday, the U of M faculty of science hosted a seminar on “Recognizing and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Academia” at its Fort Garry campus….
What it takes to research an Indigenous language
The number of speakers of Indigenous languages in Canada has fallen steadily over time. However, increased attention to these languages has changed that. Since 2006,…
Warming hut designs for Nestaweya River Trail revealed
Returning for its 13th year, Warming Huts v.2023: An Arts + Architecture Competition on Ice revealed its winners, invited artists and the first participants in…
Collaboration fosters prevention, treatment of diabetes
Our body breaks down the food we consume into glucose and transforms it into cellular energy. Insulin — a hormone produced in the pancreas —…
The impact of war on Ukrainian researchers
The Ukrainian community is one of the largest European diasporas in Manitoba — arriving in multiple waves of immigration beginning in the late-nineteenth century. Today,…
How plasma is changing the way we treat infections
The human immune system exists to protect our bodies from disease, but sometimes a person’s immune response can cause just as much harm as the…