Biological Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Science
Wpg Free Press: Biology student Kennan Brown earns gold medal at the 2015 Canada Winter Games
February 23, 2015 —
Biology student Kennan Brown has earned Manitoba's first gold medal at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Faculty of Science
Bioart exhibit opens to public – work inspired by University of Manitoba’s herbarium plant collection
February 20, 2015 —
Collaboration between local artists and University of Manitoba WIN Herbarium has resulted in the creation of unique art. “Dry Media” Herbarium Group Art exhibit opens Friday February 20 and runs until March 4, at the Edge Gallery, 611 Main Street.
Wpg Free Press: Bailey Rankine is helping sea turtles on Australia’s coast
January 23, 2015 —
Biological Sciences graduate student Bailey Rankine is working with the Gnaraloo program in Australia to identify, monitor and protect coastal nesting sites of endangered sea turtles, the Winnipeg Free Press's, Sou'wester reports.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Emily Choy, an explorer in the far North
January 12, 2015 —
Graduate student Emily Choy talks about her goals, her inspiration, and what she enjoys most about her groundbreaking research.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Lost ship found: Solving a mystery in the Arctic
January 6, 2015 —
The U of M played a role in the discovery of Sir John Franklin’s ship which disappeared nearly two centuries ago.
Charting her way into history
October 1, 2014 —
U of M student Emily Choy was on board the expedition that discovered one of Sir John Franklin's lost ships
Faculty of Science
Two new studies: Verifying Einstein’s time-dilation theory, and understanding whale testicles
September 24, 2014 —
University of Manitoba researchers constantly find insights into nature's workings in places others overlook
Faculty of Science
Our oasis: Buller Greenhouse open to campus community
August 25, 2014 —
The flesh eating plants are popular but it is the Voodoo Lily that attracts people on this day.
Faculty of Science
The science of Sharknados, and why we like bad movies
July 30, 2014 —
Can a tornado pick up a shark and fling it at you or someone you love?