Pointlessness of daydreaming future humans
I listen to audiobooks about astrophysics while I drive and work out, a deviation from my strict academic-adherence to the Tier building. The last thing…
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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…
The anatomy responsible for speech
There are many organs that help produce speech, such as the tongue, lips, teeth and other structures within the mouth like the palate. Phonetics —…
When the heart really breaks
The term “broken heart” has been used to refer to the intense sadness that follows rejection and loss for hundreds of years. In a more…
Assistant professor uses biomaterials in construction
Nature is resilient. The natural world has the ability to self-renew, self-repair and maintain function despite disturbances. Biomimetic designs draw abstract lessons from nature and…
U of M profs among world’s most cited researchers
In 2021, six U of M scientists were on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list. They were all from the Rady faculty of health sciences. Clarivate’s…
Using genes to individualize cancer treatment
Of all eight billion people on the planet, no two individuals share the exact same genetic makeup. These genetic variations account for different responses and…
Researching English proficiency exams in nursing
Canada has seen rising numbers of internationally educated nurses since the 1990s. Many of these nurses came to Canada from the Philippines. Today, language tests…