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Extreme nationalism threatens us all

By
Braden Bristow
Supporters of former president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro raided Brazil’s National Congress, Supreme Court and presidential offices on Jan. 8. This attack followed weeks of protest, as demonstrators called on the military to take power and...
Dallin Chicoine
Editorial

Vanity pickup trucks are a blight on Manitoba society

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Gillian Brown
I’m sure there was once a time, long ago, when there was a reason to have a pickup truck. Living in the prairies myself, I’m sure that many Manitobans used them for work, or for hauling...
Dallin Chicoine
Research & Technology

The medical applications of electrochemistry

By
Robert Moshe Thompson
Electrochemistry is a branch of chemistry that focuses on the chemical processes that make electrons move.   Electrons are negatively charged particles that exist outside of an atom’s nucleus. They create electricity when they move from...
Dallin Chicoine
Research & Technology

U of M study investigates health benefits of fish oil

By
Elah Ajene
Arguably, preliminary evidence that fish oil fatty acids were effective in coronary heart disease prevention came from Danish physicians Jörn Dyerberg and Hans Olaf Bang. The two physicians discovered that Greenlandic Inuit had lower...
Jenna Solomon
Sports

Bisons victorious against Alberta Pandas

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Quinn Mayhew
The University of Manitoba women’s volleyball team secured its 10th win of the season in Saturday’s game at Investors Group Athletic Centre. Playing against the University of Alberta Pandas, the game was high stakes,...
Matthew Merkel
Research & Technology

Science entertainment creates lifelong scientific interests

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Robert Moshe Thompson
Humans have been enjoying science entertainment since ancient times.   An early form of this type of entertainment was the science fiction story. Arguably, the first science fiction tale was written in Greek by Lucian of...
Jenna Solomon
Research & Technology

U of M professor studies dietary behavior across MB

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Elah Ajene
What we consume directly influences our overall health and well-being.   A healthy diet is vital in supplying our body with fuel for effective work, required nutrients for growth and development and in reducing the risk...
Jenna Solomon