Faculty of Science News Archive
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Antibiotic resistance found in First Nation drinking water
May 30, 2016 —
University of Manitoba microbiologists have identified a new threat to household water in First Nation communities
May 30, 2016 —
University of Manitoba microbiologists have identified a new threat to household water in First Nation communities
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Better Testing for Pulmonary Disease Using Microfluidic Chips
May 25, 2016 —
Scientists from the U of M have patented a all-on-chip solution for testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
May 25, 2016 —
Scientists from the U of M have patented a all-on-chip solution for testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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National Geographic: Arctic Foxes ‘Grow’ Their Own Gardens
May 24, 2016 —
Greater plant diversity gives herbivores a spot to forage during short summers
May 24, 2016 —
Greater plant diversity gives herbivores a spot to forage during short summers
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Visiting high schoolers learn professors are polite, science is cool, and an open mind leads to discovery
May 17, 2016 —
Q&A with two students who came to campus for the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program
May 17, 2016 —
Q&A with two students who came to campus for the Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program
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A date with science
May 2, 2016 —
Science Rendezvous explores wonders with the community on May 7
May 2, 2016 —
Science Rendezvous explores wonders with the community on May 7
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New research provides further insight into the sexual rituals of peacocks
April 29, 2016 —
Researchers have discovered that it’s not the length of a peacocks tail feathers that matter, but how they use them
April 29, 2016 —
Researchers have discovered that it’s not the length of a peacocks tail feathers that matter, but how they use them
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Made-in-Manitoba brain laser wins a Governor General’s Innovation Award
April 28, 2016 —
Alumni who created revolutionary medical device have won another prestigious award
April 28, 2016 —
Alumni who created revolutionary medical device have won another prestigious award
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International Student Intern to Research Effectiveness of ‘Healing’ Plants
April 19, 2016 —
Divya Lairikyengbam of India will share her knowledge of her local plants as used for medicinal purposes with Dr. John Sorensen, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry
April 19, 2016 —
Divya Lairikyengbam of India will share her knowledge of her local plants as used for medicinal purposes with Dr. John Sorensen, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry
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CBC: Winnipeg student heading to national science competition for 2nd year
April 19, 2016 —
Student worked with Prof. Mark Belmonte
April 19, 2016 —
Student worked with Prof. Mark Belmonte
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Seven surprising results from shrinking sea ice and other research excellence
April 7, 2016 —
Recognizing outstanding research accomplishments
April 7, 2016 —
Recognizing outstanding research accomplishments