Research and International News Archive
A kilonova in our neighbourhood
February 4, 2019 —
An international team of researchers, led by U of M astrophysicist Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, proposes that the merging of two neutron stars relatively near the Earth has created a “kilonova remnant”
Preserve and predict
February 4, 2019 —
'Linguistics provides the opportunity to scientifically analyze language and its structure, predicting patterns and changes in language and studying the social implications that result'
Transforming the power grid
February 4, 2019 —
Carl Ho’s research is helping power producers transition to the era of the smart grid
Forecasting an ever-changing climate
February 4, 2019 —
Julienne Stroeve's work measures and interprets changes to snow and sea ice cover in the Arctic Ocean as a result of climate change, and cautions the world about its impact
Wpg Free Press: Donation opens doors for Alzheimer’s study subjects
February 4, 2019 —
A Winnipeg researcher who is studying a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is looking for more participants for her program —and just got the funding to help more people access it
Introducing the ResearchLIFE Winter 2019 issue
February 3, 2019 —
The research enterprise at the U of M has grown considerably over the past five years
The human architect
February 3, 2019 —
Pourang Irani is focused on enhancing our human capabilities by providing data in ways that will help us make better decisions and navigate our day-to-day
Continuing the legacy
February 3, 2019 —
'By centering Indigenous voices, we not only provide a greater understanding on diabetes development in Indigenous youth, but locate our science within the greater social, cultural and historical context'
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Researcher examines cellular function for clues to brain disorders
February 1, 2019 —
Big questions could potentially redefine our views of the brain and brain disorders.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
U of M study paves way for promising HIV vaccine
January 31, 2019 —
Study led by U of M researcher has brought science closer to using chickenpox virus to develop vaccine against HIV