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The Conversation: Paralympic classification isn’t just a way to organize sports – it also affects athletes’ experience
September 5, 2024 —
Athletes from around the world are in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Games will feature more than 4,000 athletes with various disabilities competing in 549 medal events.
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Groundbreaking research partnership aims to change social policies
September 5, 2024 —
An innovative partnership between academics, community leaders and provincial government staff is conducting research that aims to change policy to improve the lives of Manitobans.
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The Globe and Mail: How RNA spells relief for Canadian canola crops
September 3, 2024 —
Since canola first arrived in Canada decades ago, farmers have been embroiled in an arms race with a deadly fungus. They were frequently losing. But that might be about to change.
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The Conversation: Broken temperature records are alarming but it is not too late to limit global warming
September 3, 2024 —
As a climate scientist, I am morbidly riveted by these events, checking climate data hubs with the same fervour and frequency that my friends and family check the hockey and football scores.
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UM researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
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UM receives $7.6 million to develop solutions towards sustainable agriculture
September 3, 2024 —
UM researcher and project lead, Dr. Martin Entz and team are studying net-zero farming systems.
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Churchill Marine Observatory opens for Arctic climate and environmental research
August 28, 2024 —
UM celebrates the grand opening of the Churchill Marine Observatory.
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New study explains how bread transformed the ancient world with help from UM researcher
August 23, 2024 —
A major study co-authored by UM Plant Science researcher Dr. Harmeet Chawla in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is revealing the evolution and origin of bread.
Unveiling the Secrets of the Jurassic: an international collaboration exploring ancient oceans
August 23, 2024 —
New project aims to give insights into our historic climate and entice Canada to re-join organization
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Breaking boundaries in pediatric cancer:
August 21, 2024 —
A newly published study on childhood brain cancer offers hope for more targeted treatment with fewer side effects.