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Physics and Astronomy News Archive

Planetary alignment happening in January, 2025.

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Portage Online: Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don’t miss the planetary alignment

January 27, 2025 — 
Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don't miss the planetary alignment

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Research and International

Newly funded research could revolutionize quantum technologies

January 22, 2025 — 
A new research project is set to explore what is sometimes called ‘quantum weirdness’ in certain types of magnetic materials. Researchers are examining how excitations that can be produced in some magnetic materials through interactions with light might be used in quantum technologies.

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A volunteer creating a big soap and water bubble around a little kid.

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Volunteer with Science Rendezvous 2025

January 10, 2025 — 
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!

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Glenlea observatory dome opening

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Opening of the new observatory – Media coverage

December 18, 2024 — 
Opening of the new observatory - Media coverage

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Dr. Juliette Mammei smiling at the camera sitting in her office.

Faculty of Science

From searching for a potential dark matter candidate to bringing physics education to remote communities

December 5, 2024 — 
"Shocked" is what Dr. Juliette Mammei felt when she first heard the news of being inducted into the Royal Society of Canada as she thought it was a long shot when she filled out the application. However, looking at her novel work with the Moller experiment and her dedication to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in physics, one can say that induction into the Royal Society of Canada was inevitable and well-deserving.

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Dr. Samar Safi-Harb having a conversation in her office.

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CTV Montreal: Montreal scientist co-leads project in NASA space probe competition

December 1, 2024 — 
Montreal scientist co-leads project in NASA space probe competition

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Dr. Samar Safi-Harb looking at the camera in her office.

Faculty of Science

UM Researchers join NASA’s AXIS Mission to explore deep space

November 7, 2024 — 
NASA recently announced their selection of the “Probe” (1 billion USD) mission concept to be adopted in the next decade. Two missions (one for infrared light and another for X-ray light) were selected to compete next. The winning concept for probing the X-ray Universe is the “Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite” or AXIS, whose Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. Chris Reynolds from the University of Maryland. Through rigorous competition for the next mission of the 2030’s, these proposals have the potential to answer burning questions in high-energy astrophysics, including understanding the mechanism and progenitors of supernova explosions that impact the chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies and understanding our cosmic origins.

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A student working on an electronics board.

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award

October 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates faculty members and instructors who demonstrate exceptional innovation in their teaching or learning practices at undergraduate or graduate level.

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Aurora Borealis

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CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

October 9, 2024 — 
Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show

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Admin Building.

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Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff

October 4, 2024 — 
Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff recognizes support staff who have served their units with distinction by helping deliver on the commitment of the Faculty of Science to provide outstanding higher education and research.

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