Notes from Gnaraloo
Recently, I resigned from my position as Science and Technology editor with the Manitoban to participate in an once-in-a-lifetime experience with an Australian marine turtle…
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IEEEXtreme Programming Challenge 8.0
On Oct. 17 the University of Manitoba hosted IEEEXtreme 8.0, a programming challenge held simultaneously around the world over a 24-hour span. The event began…
Let’s Talk Science’s Spooky Science Family Night
On Friday night, Oct. 24, the atrium of the Engineering complex was alive with excitement. Dressed in costumes, volunteers engaged children from grades four to…
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….
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…
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…