biology News Archive
Winnipeg Sun: Manitoba fisheries some of world’s worst-managed
November 10, 2015 —
'It may be a bit of a wakeup call for the industry'
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.
Gizmodo: 9 animals that masturbate
August 13, 2015 —
U of M researcher first to quantify unique behaviour in rodents
Research and International
Motherboard: Cloning a mammoth is only the start
April 7, 2015 —
But just how likely is the mammoth’s revival?
Faculty of Science
Exploring the unknown
March 23, 2015 —
Bruce Ford, department of biological sciences, Faculty of Science, believes he has discovered the center of origin of the world’s largest flowering plant genus, and he’s out to prove it on a National Geographic-supported expedition to Vietnam.
Faculty of Science
Science student awarded prestigious Fessenden-Trott Scholarship
March 20, 2015 —
Anna Liu is one of four students in Western Canada awarded the prestigious Fessenden-Trott scholarship
Faculty of Science
Indigenous science students are making a difference
March 17, 2015 —
As Indigenous Student Representatives of the Science Students Association, Amanda Fontes and Kelsey Papineau are passionate about finding opportunities to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes Indigenous student success.
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.