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Wall Street Journal: Pourang Irani Part of Team That Invents a Smartwatch That Works With One Hand

October 24, 2016 — 
Scientists at Dartmouth College and the University of Manitoba are using the wrist as a human joystick.

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Wpg Free Press: Global crisis, U of M breakthrough

October 17, 2016 — 
Research team's 'out-of-the-box' thinking delivers promising ammunition in war with antibiotic-resistant bacteria

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a cartoon drug stands next to a destoryed bacterium

ACSH: Hybrid Antibiotic Created With Molecular ‘Rope’ Kills Resistant Bacteria

October 5, 2016 — 
'Out-of-the-box thinking was displayed yet again by a team of scientists from the University of Manitoba'

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Students at Math Mania

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Math? or Play in the Gym? Answer: Both

October 3, 2016 — 
After the success of Math Mania events in B.C., Darja Kalajdzievska of the U of M brings the fun to Manitoba

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Peter Trokajlo on summit of Mt Blanc

CANDID: Meet Peter Trokajlo

September 28, 2016 — 
He's climbed two mountains but wishes he was less cautious in life. He volunteers at a hospital, has a difficult time deciding what his favourite element is, and researches how plastic can deliver anti-cancer drugs

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Artist impression of the heart of galaxy NGC 1068. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; D. Berry / Skyworks

Black hole hidden within its own exhaust

September 15, 2016 — 
“Think of a black hole as an engine. It’s fueled by material falling in on it from a flattened disk of dust and gas. But like any engine, a black hole can also emit exhaust,”

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Wpg Free Press: Students need to master basic math skills to thrive

September 13, 2016 — 
Op-ed by Robert Craigen, associate professor of mathematics

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Opinion by Ayush Kumar: Canada Needs to Ban Anti-bacterial Soaps

September 12, 2016 — 
After the U.S. FDA bans anti-bacterial chemicals, Canada needs to follow suit.

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John Page’s Recipe for Good Ramen Calls for a Serving of Science

September 2, 2016 — 
John Page of the Department of Physics and Astronomy has paired with the Department of Food Science to come up with a technique to improve the production of ramen noodles

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EMERGING: Grant Legaree

August 24, 2016 — 
This incoming student is a role model in his own right, with enough academic accolades and volunteerism to earn himself a prestigious 2016 Schulich Leader Scholarship

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