Buller Greenhouse opens to the public
Carla Zelmer, the new manager of the Buller Greenhouse, has created an open door policy for the facility. In previous years the greenhouse had remained…
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You’re sad? Go for a walk.
You’re depressed? Go for a walk. That’s the common response to individuals with a mental illness seeking help. A recent op-ed published in CBC Manitoba…
The urban prairie pothole: doing our part
In recent years, flooding has been given a new meaning for many Manitobans. The Assiniboine River experienced a 1-in-350-year flood in 2011 and numerous flooding…
Organic from roots to ruminants
Students in the department of agroecology attended an annual field trip Sept. 3 to gain a perspective on real-life applications of coursework. Students, ranging from…
You Reap What You Sow
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are among the most hotly debated issues in science currently. On Wednesday, the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty seminar series presented “Genetic…
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
One of the more interesting areas of scientific study today is known as cryopreservation, or cryonics. This field of scientific research involves using technological means…
A future without aging complications or disease
Imagine a future with no consequences from aging, no disease, and no unnecessary suffering from the side effects of medical treatments. Now imagine all of…
Milk as new eco-friendly flame retardant
When thinking of the next new product that could be used as a flame retardant, milk is probably not at the top of the list….
Time’s arrow: William Herschel
William Herschel did not begin his career as a professional scientist. For the first several decades of his life astronomy was just a hobby. His…
Pluto killer on campus
Rock star expositor of astrophysics Neil deGrasse Tyson delivered his first public lecture in Canada last Thursday, March 13 on the U of M campus….