Hyperfast white dwarfs moving like billiard balls may change understanding of supernovae
“Understanding the origin of type Ia supernovae has been one of the highly debated questions in astrophysics,” explains Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Extreme...
18-May-2022 11:20 AM EDT
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Not just another fish tale: is there a difference between aging and getting old?
Some creatures don’t age in the same way that humans do, implying that getting old does not necessarily lead to declining health.
28-Jan-2022 11:55 AM EST
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Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada
A UM research team recently co-published research that suggests gender bias continues to be a determining factor for those within the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) professions.
29-Sep-2021 2:00 PM EDT
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Canadian-Led International Study: Full-Dose Blood Thinners Benefit Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients
The investigators discovered that in moderately ill patients full-dose heparin reduced the need for organ support compared to those who received lower-dose heparin.
4-Aug-2021 5:05 PM EDT
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Full-dose blood thinners decrease need for life support and improved outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in international trial
Clinical trial finds that full-dose treatment with blood thinner reduces need for vital organ support in ICUs in moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
22-Jan-2021 12:05 PM EST
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UM researcher leads study on effective N95 mask decontamination during COVID-19 crisis
University of Manitoba clinician-scientists and their research partners at Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) have identified effective standard hospital sterilization techniques that may enable in-demand N95 masks to be sterilized up...
3-Apr-2020 12:30 PM EDT
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Health Gap Between First Nations and Other Manitobans Widening, Study Finds
The health gap between First Nation people and all other Manitobans is growing.
19-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT
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How to properly remove a tick
University of Manitoba tick expert Kateryn Rochon demonstrates and explains the proper way to remove a tick.
15-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
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World population reaches 8 Billion on November 15! Sociologist can comment on this milestone
15-Nov-2022 11:40 AM EST
Entomologist Gives Tips on Staying Safe During Tick Season
Now that the snow has finally melted and Manitobans are getting out an about, some are venturing into wooded or grassy areas. And that’s a problem. U of M entomologist Kateryn Rochon cautions that tick season is upon us, and we should be vigilant.
5-Apr-2017 4:10 PM EDT
CBC: Insecticide ‘Probably Carcinogenic’ to Humans, Says World Health Organization Agency
23-Mar-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Canadian TV Shows "Talk First, Shoot Later"
A Canadian expert on conflict resolution says one CBS drama series gets it right by having its characters "talk first and shoot later."
30-Nov-2009 12:20 PM EST
Canola Cantor Does Passover Rap
Dr. Michael Eskin, a world-renowned nutrition researcher and canola expert has a unique hobby. He's now also a rap singer. Passionate about his religion, Eskin has recorded a music CD about biblical stories for children, tying in nicely with his...
31-Mar-2009 2:30 PM EDT
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