Episode 13: What can polar bear teeth tell us about the impacts of climate change? Dr. Jean-Pierre Desforges is an Assistant Professor in the department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at the University of Winnipeg. His research focuses on understanding the...
Episode 12: What can lampreys tell us about the complexity of sexual determination in nature? Dr. Sara Good is part of a research team who are investigating the genetic pathways involved in sex determination and differentiation of one of the world’s most fascinating...
Episode 11: How are we trolling ourselves to death? Dr. Jason Hannan, Associate Professor in the University of Winnipeg’s Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications, researches the truth in politics and discourse; examining how disinformation, conspiracy...
Episode 10: How do children learn math? Why do some children excel in math, while others struggle? It’s a question Dr. Stephanie Bugden has been trying to answer throughout her career. By using interactive games, and functional brain imaging methods, her and her...
Episode 9: How does magnetic resonance imaging help detect nervous system disorders? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a complex and powerful diagnostic tool in modern medicine. By expanding the capabilities of the technology and developing new magnetic resonance...
Episode 8: How do we improve the water quality of lake Winnipeg? Dr. Nora Casson studies how environmental pressures affect water quality. Dr. Darshani Kumaragamage’s research focuses on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices. Together, they are...
