Research and International News Archive
Research and International News
The Conversation: U.S. cuts to HIV/AIDS funding will be detrimental for vulnerable groups in Kenya
February 24, 2025 —
On his first day in office, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to freeze foreign aid funding. This was followed by a stop-work order for dozens of life-saving humanitarian programs.
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UM researchers developing glucose monitoring sensors made from egg white
February 24, 2025 —
UM researchers are developing a ground-breaking approach to diabetes management with the development of non-invasive glucose biosensors made from natural egg white. This innovation could provide an affordable and painless alternative to traditional glucose monitoring, improving accessibility for millions worldwide.
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The Conversation: Moves to undermine public education in the U.S. should concern Canadians
February 24, 2025 —
United States President Donald Trump has made a series of high-profile threats against Canada and other countries since his second term began a month ago — but his proposed educational reforms also require serious attention.
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S.E.T. Day inspires future scientists and engineers
February 24, 2025 —
Science, Engineering and Technology Day sets a new attendance record, welcoming 220 students from 39 high schools across southern Manitoba.
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The Conversation: Living to tell the story: Lawsuit accuses ER doctor of anti-indigenous racism
February 13, 2025 —
On Jan. 15, 2023, Justin Flett arrived at the emergency room at St. Anthony’s Hospital, in The Pas, Manitoba. According to Flett’s statement of claim, submitted to the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba in December and as reported by CBC News and APTN, he told the triage nurse he was experiencing distressing abdominal pain.
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Manitoba design on display at Times Square
February 13, 2025 —
Kolye TJN lead designer Tijen Roshko, UM researcher and professor of Interior Design, debuted an innovative collection of felt neckwear on the international stage at New York Fashion Week.
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Newly funded research could revolutionize quantum technologies
January 22, 2025 —
A new research project is set to explore what is sometimes called ‘quantum weirdness’ in certain types of magnetic materials. Researchers are examining how excitations that can be produced in some magnetic materials through interactions with light might be used in quantum technologies.
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Lab2Market Program Receives $95 Million to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
January 15, 2025 —
UM researchers will join researchers from across the country to bring ideas and inventions to market with the potential to make a global impact.
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What can the longest continuous ice core record tell us about climate change? A UM scientist is finding out
January 8, 2025 —
Scientists have discovered the oldest ice core – estimated to be over 1.2 million years old; with the potential of revealing clues into the Earth’s changing climate.
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The Conversation: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse
December 18, 2024 —
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren’t alone.