Faculty of Science News Archive
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$10.4 million investment in transformative health research
January 28, 2019 —
CIHR funds 15 studies that will benefit individuals coping with disabilities and many life-threatening conditions
January 28, 2019 —
CIHR funds 15 studies that will benefit individuals coping with disabilities and many life-threatening conditions
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Meet our Honoured Science Alumni
January 21, 2019 —
On Thursday, January 31st, 2019, the Faculty of Science will celebrate seven outstanding alumni at the third annual Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Awards, Pathways to Exceptional Achievement Event.
January 21, 2019 —
On Thursday, January 31st, 2019, the Faculty of Science will celebrate seven outstanding alumni at the third annual Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Awards, Pathways to Exceptional Achievement Event.
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The U of M cosmic connection
January 18, 2019 —
Physics grad part of major discovery
January 18, 2019 —
Physics grad part of major discovery
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Exhibit: Exploring the natural world through artist books
January 14, 2019 —
An exhibition of extraordinary handmade books revealing the biological world from miniature to gigantic format
January 14, 2019 —
An exhibition of extraordinary handmade books revealing the biological world from miniature to gigantic format
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UofM hosts successful Manitoba Lake Sturgeon Science Workshop
January 11, 2019 —
Held on the UofM’s Fort Garry Campus, the event (co-organized by Biological Sciences’ Dr. Gary Anderson and Manitoba Hydro) drew more than 100 representatives from over 30 different organizations, including provincial and federal bodies, First Nations and industry for a variety of presentations, sharing of knowledge, and discussion of best practices.
January 11, 2019 —
Held on the UofM’s Fort Garry Campus, the event (co-organized by Biological Sciences’ Dr. Gary Anderson and Manitoba Hydro) drew more than 100 representatives from over 30 different organizations, including provincial and federal bodies, First Nations and industry for a variety of presentations, sharing of knowledge, and discussion of best practices.
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Gizmodo: New Theory Suggests Charles Darwin Suffered from Lyme Disease
January 10, 2019 —
“Charles Darwin’s strange collection of symptoms defied the medical experts of his day for an explanation,” U of M's Jeffrey M. Marcus tells the magazine.
January 10, 2019 —
“Charles Darwin’s strange collection of symptoms defied the medical experts of his day for an explanation,” U of M's Jeffrey M. Marcus tells the magazine.
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Where to eat in the North American Arctic
January 4, 2019 —
Researchers develop novel maps to help protect crucial Arctic ecosystems
January 4, 2019 —
Researchers develop novel maps to help protect crucial Arctic ecosystems
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Editors pick their top stories of 2018
December 20, 2018 —
Chosen becasue they inspire hope, bring a smile, or make you learn something useful, like how to prevent your computer from catching fire.
December 20, 2018 —
Chosen becasue they inspire hope, bring a smile, or make you learn something useful, like how to prevent your computer from catching fire.
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New antibacterial compound to combat cystic fibrosis infections
November 27, 2018 —
Dr. Silvia Cardona publishes results of cystic-fibrosis-related research in prestigious ASM journal
November 27, 2018 —
Dr. Silvia Cardona publishes results of cystic-fibrosis-related research in prestigious ASM journal
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Sweet win for Bee Box
November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams
November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams