Faculty of Science News Archive
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Wpg Free Press: Global crisis, U of M breakthrough
October 17, 2016 —
Research team's 'out-of-the-box' thinking delivers promising ammunition in war with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
October 17, 2016 —
Research team's 'out-of-the-box' thinking delivers promising ammunition in war with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
![a cartoon drug stands next to a destoryed bacterium](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Slide1-150x150.jpg)
ACSH: Hybrid Antibiotic Created With Molecular ‘Rope’ Kills Resistant Bacteria
October 5, 2016 —
'Out-of-the-box thinking was displayed yet again by a team of scientists from the University of Manitoba'
October 5, 2016 —
'Out-of-the-box thinking was displayed yet again by a team of scientists from the University of Manitoba'
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Math? or Play in the Gym? Answer: Both
October 3, 2016 —
After the success of Math Mania events in B.C., Darja Kalajdzievska of the U of M brings the fun to Manitoba
October 3, 2016 —
After the success of Math Mania events in B.C., Darja Kalajdzievska of the U of M brings the fun to Manitoba
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CANDID: Meet Peter Trokajlo
September 28, 2016 —
He's climbed two mountains but wishes he was less cautious in life. He volunteers at a hospital, has a difficult time deciding what his favourite element is, and researches how plastic can deliver anti-cancer drugs
September 28, 2016 —
He's climbed two mountains but wishes he was less cautious in life. He volunteers at a hospital, has a difficult time deciding what his favourite element is, and researches how plastic can deliver anti-cancer drugs
![Artist impression of the heart of galaxy NGC 1068. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; D. Berry / Skyworks](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nrao16cb10a_nrao-150x150.jpg)
Black hole hidden within its own exhaust
September 15, 2016 —
“Think of a black hole as an engine. It’s fueled by material falling in on it from a flattened disk of dust and gas. But like any engine, a black hole can also emit exhaust,”
September 15, 2016 —
“Think of a black hole as an engine. It’s fueled by material falling in on it from a flattened disk of dust and gas. But like any engine, a black hole can also emit exhaust,”
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Wpg Free Press: Students need to master basic math skills to thrive
September 13, 2016 —
Op-ed by Robert Craigen, associate professor of mathematics
September 13, 2016 —
Op-ed by Robert Craigen, associate professor of mathematics
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Opinion by Ayush Kumar: Canada Needs to Ban Anti-bacterial Soaps
September 12, 2016 —
After the U.S. FDA bans anti-bacterial chemicals, Canada needs to follow suit.
September 12, 2016 —
After the U.S. FDA bans anti-bacterial chemicals, Canada needs to follow suit.
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John Page’s Recipe for Good Ramen Calls for a Serving of Science
September 2, 2016 —
John Page of the Department of Physics and Astronomy has paired with the Department of Food Science to come up with a technique to improve the production of ramen noodles
September 2, 2016 —
John Page of the Department of Physics and Astronomy has paired with the Department of Food Science to come up with a technique to improve the production of ramen noodles
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EMERGING: Grant Legaree
August 24, 2016 —
This incoming student is a role model in his own right, with enough academic accolades and volunteerism to earn himself a prestigious 2016 Schulich Leader Scholarship
August 24, 2016 —
This incoming student is a role model in his own right, with enough academic accolades and volunteerism to earn himself a prestigious 2016 Schulich Leader Scholarship
![(L-R) Chemistry professor Jennifer van Wijngaarden and MP Terry Duguid look over a magnetic resonance chamber in a chemistry lab on Aug. 22, 2016.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/funding-announcement_research-150x150.jpg)
$8 million in funding to support research at U of M
August 22, 2016 —
'The upgrades to our lab space are critical to the optimal function of these 21st century instruments'
August 22, 2016 —
'The upgrades to our lab space are critical to the optimal function of these 21st century instruments'