Biological Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Science
Sub-arctic research leads to Parliament Hill meeting with P.M.
October 5, 2017 —
Since 2007, the International Student-Led Arctic Monitoring and Research project has brought together students, teachers and researchers to study the effects of climate change.
Mongabay: Spot the pattern: Whisker-prints and citizen science
October 2, 2017 —
University of Manitoba researchers are pioneering the use of whisker pattern analysis software to identify and track polar bears in Canada.
I’m exploring new ways to grow
September 26, 2017 —
Biological Sciences student Kwok Chu Tom Li wants to change the world with plants
Three U of M students earn recognition with Vanier Scholarships
September 20, 2017 —
The recipients of these prestigious awards are: Jacqueline Hay, Deirdre Khan, and Nickolas Kosmenko
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Meet Vanier Scholar Deirdre Khan
September 20, 2017 —
To this day, an incident from kindergarten involving a unicorn and a witch deeply bothers her
Faculty of Science
Women in Science
September 5, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science Homecoming event on September 12 will showcase breakthroughs in Science, but gender inequality for Women in STEM still exists.
Lake Trout adjust their behaviour in the face of a changing climate, new study
August 15, 2017 —
For years scientists told tales of fish such as Lake Trout adapting their feeding behaviour as temperatures change, but no empirical evidence existed. Now it does.
Faculty of Science
Going with her gut: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe explains why microbes aren’t the enemy
July 14, 2017 —
Normal human gut microbiota are currently one of the least understood parts of the human body, having been previously virtually ignored by the research community.
New Scientist: Life aloft: The unexplored ecosystem above your head
June 14, 2017 —
Kevin Fraser and others suggest we think about protecting air environments like we do water
CBC: Climate change threatening some migratory birds that breed in Canada
May 18, 2017 —
"Even a small number of days can make a difference," said U of M's Kevin Fraser