Physics and Astronomy News Archive
U of M know-how launched into space
February 24, 2016 —
Dr. Samar Safi-Harb is one of three Canadian astronomers whose research teams are part of an international science working group that launched a satellite into space last week.
CBC: ASTRO-H X-ray telescope aims to solve black hole mysteries
February 10, 2016 —
Using U of M scientists to get better pictures of the universe
Flag at half mast – January 27
January 27, 2016 —
The administration building flag will be at half-mast on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in honour of Willie Robert Falk
WFP: Students win big at Innovate Manitoba’s Pitch Day
November 19, 2015 —
Event allows anyone with a business idea to deliver a two-minute pitch to an expert panel of judges
Faculty of Science
Dr. Peter Blunden Named Fellow of the APS
October 21, 2015 —
Professor recognized by peers for outstanding contributions to physics
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Young women who love science
October 16, 2015 —
Young women interested in science and engineering have descended on campus today as part of International Day of the Girl.
Research and International
Listening to extragalactic radio
October 14, 2015 —
Astronomers probing outer regions of galaxies at low frequencies
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.
Discovering the mysteries of new stars
August 7, 2015 —
U of M astronomers part of international team that finds evidence of galaxy star birth regulated by black hole fountain
Faculty of Science
So what can you do with a science degree?
July 6, 2015 —
Peebles is a world renowned physicist and cosmologist who has made many important contributions to the big bang model.