Biological Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Four more to be reckoned with
November 25, 2015 —
New Vanier Scholars receiving major grants to study subjects as varied as nutritional foods, crop disease, pollution and genocide
Get to know our 2015 Vanier Scholars
November 25, 2015 —
Michael Becker has always been a polymath, being interested in everything from astronomy to law and medicine. He eventually decided on plant science as his focus, and now studies diseases that affect canola crops, specifically blackleg.
The Social Brain: Fostering Connections to Understand the Neural Basis of Sociality
November 10, 2015 —
This two-day workshop will explore developments in our understanding of the neurobiological basis of social behaviour
Faculty of Science
Lecture: Isaac Newton’s Alchemy
October 6, 2015 —
Why one of the most insightful scientists in history was convinced that alchemical transformations were scientifically plausible.
Meet Grad Student Michael Becker
September 15, 2015 —
He makes plants healthier and loves mosh pits, astronomy and playing with lasers.
The science behind adultery
August 20, 2015 —
U of M researcher takes a look at AshleyMadison.com profiles and explains why someone might cheat on his or her partner.
Faculty of Science
So what can you do with a science degree?
August 17, 2015 —
Tina Yerkes [Ph.D./98], zoology major, general manager of global filtration products, NSF International, is at the forefront of protecting global public health.
CBC: N.W.T.’s Husky Lakes trout live, and spawn, in salty water
August 10, 2015 —
'I didn't think it was possible.'
‘Oh Hell No,’ they made another Sharknado movie. Why do we keep watching them?
July 22, 2015 —
'We love films that act as if they are William Shatner all the time'