Theoretical Physics at the University of Winnipeg

How to avoid a global food crisis Wed, 16 May 2012
The world faces a major challenge in the coming decades as global ...

Ancient tree-ring records from southwest U.S. suggest today's megafires are truly unusual Wed, 16 May 2012
Today’s mega forest fires of the southwestern U.S. are truly ...

Shining light on cells' inner workings Wed, 16 May 2012
(Phys.org) -- Lanrong Bi and Nazmiye Yapici are shining new light ...

Energy in action: For two molecules on blind date, new method predicts potential for attraction or repulsion Wed, 16 May 2012
(Phys.org) -- Krzysztof Szalewicz, professor of physics and ...

Engineers aim to boost the future of renewable energy by collecting solar power in space Wed, 16 May 2012
Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the ...

Plant growth without light control: Synthetic photoreceptor stimulates germination and development Wed, 16 May 2012
Plants are dependent on the sun. Sunlight does not only supply ...

Make or break for cellular tissues Wed, 16 May 2012
In a study about to be published in the European Physical Journal ...

Unsafe at any speed: Even for driving pros, distractions increase crash risk Wed, 16 May 2012
(Phys.org) -- The ringing cell phone you're reaching to answer. ...

House mice put endangered petrels at risk of extinction Wed, 16 May 2012
Common house mice are demolishing what could be the only breeding ...