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Impact Stories

Fighting Floods with Water
Fighting Floods with Water
April 26, 2012
James Blatz, professor of civil engineering at the University of Manitoba, is collaborating with a Saskatoon-based company to help improve flood tubes—a cost-effective and user-friendly tool for flood prevention.

Anonymous Information
Anonymous Information
April 11, 2012
Medical research often relies on the data that’s available in your patient history.

The Road Ahead
The Road Ahead
March 16, 2012
The children are fighting in the back seat. Someone just dropped their juice on the floor. The driver tries to stay focussed on the road. But with the commotion, the car drifts into the next lane.

Spot the Species
Spot the Species
February 23, 2012
DNA barcoding the world’s species

Earth-Shaking Innovation
Earth-Shaking Innovation
February 3, 2012
You wake up in your high-rise condo on a blustery morning and your stomach is a little queasy. You soon see why: the overhead chandelier is swaying slightly and the water is gently sloshing in the glass by your bedside.

Avoiding Avalanches
Avoiding Avalanches
January 13, 2012
The backcountry of Western Canada’s mountain ranges attracts thousands of people each year who want to experience nature at its best.

People Discovery Innovation