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Western math professor Chris Kapulkin earns national prize for applying topology to real-world challenges.
April 29, 2025
Western math professor Chris Kapulkin earns national prize for applying topology to real-world challenges.
Our Warming Planet: Western experts explain why it matters – and how to tackle it
April 22, 2025
In honour of Earth Day 2025, Western faculty members share actionable tips to drive impact in your own life while pushing for systemic changes.
President’s Challenge inspires students to tackle critical problems in health care
April 03, 2025
Western Science student Darren Porciello and team placed first in the 2025 President’s Challenge.
Western prof reports first evidence of Cretaceous Period dinosaurs in South Africa
March 20, 2025
Guy Plint and his collaborators have identified footprints of Cretaceous dinosaurs in South Africa, most likely produced by brachiosaurs.
Brain imaging technique discovered by Western researchers drives AI audiovisual analysis
March 18, 2025
A new study led by Western researchers reveals how the brain processes multi-sensory audiovisual information by developing a new 4D imaging ...
Two New Canada Research Chairs Named at Western
March 17, 2025
Robert Buchkowski, a biology professor in the Faculty of Science, has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Climate Change Ecology, where ...
Western let me do both:’ Music student pursues science research
March 10, 2025
Violinist and trombonist Kate Roberge balances love of music, passion for chemistry
Western University Research Reveals How Water Affects Metal-Organic Frameworks, Unlocking New Potential
March 07, 2025
Scientists at Western University have discovered how metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) transform in water, unlocking new possibilities for water ...
Western receives $5M to enhance nuclear fuel safety
March 07, 2025
Backed by federal funding, Western’s researchers are advancing the secure storage of used nuclear fuel, strengthening Canada’s nuclear ...
Western’s Dr. Chris Kapulkin Awarded 2025 Coxeter-James Prize
March 04, 2025
Western Math Professor Dr. Chris Kapulkin wins the 2025 Coxeter-James Prize for his groundbreaking work in homotopy theory.
Western math professor Ján Mináč to receive 2025 Jeffery-Williams Prize
March 03, 2025
Ján Mináč is the first Western University professor to receive the Canadian Mathematical Society Jeffery-Williams prize.
Spotting a bald eagle in London could be a more common sight
March 03, 2025
Biology PhD candidate Brendon Samuels shares insights on the growing bald eagle population in southwestern Ontario. With these majestic birds ...
What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?
February 28, 2025
Earth Sciences professor Gordon Osinski explores the likelihood of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth.
Shaking felt across southwest B.C. after 4.7-magnitude earthquake hits coast
February 24, 2025
Western's Professor Sheri Molnar's research on earthquake shaking in Vancouver's geological conditions was highlighted by CBC ...
The science behind ‘super foods’ is at the heart of this new Western lab
January 31, 2025
Western University’s new lab is exploring how "super foods" can enhance brain health by combining science with Indigenous food ...
Mapping seismic activity
January 29, 2025
A new mapping project shows how earthquakes may travel through Metro Vancouver — and the hazards to prepare for
Crunching the numbers on financial stress in Canadians
January 23, 2025
With nearly 41 per cent of working Canadians experiencing financial stress, Western University’s Financial Wellness Lab has received nearly ...
Road salt is keeping drivers safe but harming the environment, researchers say
January 20, 2025
Researchers at Western University are also looking into road salt sustainability, specifically focusing on how road salt can corrode metal and ...
London's vegan fast food chain raises capital, grows into U.S. market
January 09, 2025
London-made vegan burgers may soon hit the grill under the Florida sun and in Washington state, too, as the Odd Burger chain expands.
CO2 Reduction at a Borane-Modified Iron Complex: A Secondary Coordination Sphere Strategy
January 09, 2025
Scientists from Western University’s Department of Chemistry have found a new way to recycle carbon dioxide (CO₂) using an iron-based ...
The Fungus Among Us
December 16, 2024
A Newfoundland organization offers amateur mycologists a chance to document mushroom diversity and contribute to science.
Canada will see the Geminid meteor shower this week. How can you watch it?
December 13, 2024
Stargazers in Canada are in for a treat this week as the night sky will be lit up by a meteor shower.
Black plastics may contain toxic compounds that can leach into food, experts say
December 02, 2024
Study finds fire retardants in products like kitchen utensils, takeout containers made with recycled plastics.
Fireball' meteor discovered hours before exploding above Niagara Falls was the smallest asteroid ever seen
November 29, 2024
An asteroid that fell to Earth and exploded above Canada in 2022 was only around 20 inches wide — the smallest space rock ever properly ...
Western Professor Awarded $500,000 NCC Research and Development Grant for Groundbreaking AI Cybersecurity Project
November 19, 2024
Dr. Apurva, a professor in Computer Science and Engineering at Western University, has recently secured a $500,000 NCC Research and Development ...
Driving Change: How Surface Science Western Researchers Are Tackling Paint Cratering in the Auto Industry
November 15, 2024
Surface Science Western (SSW), researchers are advancing surface
analysis technology to solve a costly issue for the automotive industry
Exploring Mars’ Ancient Climate: Insights from Devon Island Fieldwork
November 11, 2024
Could Mars' ancient valleys have been shaped by meltwater beneath ice sheets? Ph.D. candidate Simona Ruso and her team explore this ...
What Flying in a Wind Tunnel Reveals About Birds
October 11, 2024
Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out.
Understanding Jupyter as a Valuable Student Resource for Computational Discovery
October 01, 2024
Computational Discovery on Jupyter uses Python to introduce students to math through coding and hands-on projects. With offbeat problems and ...
Detecting Danger: Paige McGarry's Groundbreaking Fentanyl Research at Western University
September 27, 2024
One of the rising stars in the Faculty of Science is Paige McGarry, a recent Master's student in physical and analytical chemistry. Under the ...
Western and Fields Institute launch new mathematics centre
September 16, 2024
Prestigious mathematics organization’s satellite campus will offer research, study, collaboration opportunities
Amanda Holden: Western Science Alumni Award of Achievement Recipient
September 11, 2024
Amanda Holden receives the Western Science Alumni Award of Achievement 2024.
The Hidden Conversations: Unveiling the Secret World of Insect and Spider Communication with Dr. Natasha Mhatre
August 13, 2024
Dr. Natasha Mhatre, a Western professor, studies how insects and spiders communicate through sound and vibration. Her groundbreaking work could ...
Western University Celebrates Sage Buchanan's Triumph at CAARI-SNEAP 2024
August 07, 2024
Western University's Faculty of Science is proud to announce that Sage Buchanan, an MSc candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, ...
Western researchers set their eyes on innovating contraceptive technology
July 05, 2024
Samantha Gateman and other researchers at Western are working to create gentler alternative to the well known copper IUD, an iron iteration.
Rats With Wings, Vaccines, And New Breed—2024’s Solutions to the Bird Flu Crisis
July 04, 2024
Bird flu has held the poultry industry in its clutches since 2022. If the industry won’t change, the consumers will.
CSA provides grant to Western for Martian geology research
June 26, 2024
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has granted nearly $300,000 in funding to scientists from Western University
She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?
June 26, 2024
Secrets and science of Canada's 'super agers'
An odd rock in a box gets linked to a shooting star that fell 54 years ago
June 24, 2024
Researchers believe they have connected a meteorite discovered in the Austrian Alps decades ago with bright flashes of light from a space rock ...
AI system built by Western prof transforms London job portal
June 24, 2024
Anwar Haque uses artificial intelligence to bridge academic research and real-life challenges
Large asteroid to pass between Earth and the moon on Saturday
June 24, 2024
The asteroid was only discovered earlier in June
Prof. Liana Zanette takes part in Quirks and Quarks Listener Question Show
June 21, 2024
Prof. Zanette answers a question about how prey species, such as deer, recover from fleeing predators
Western University Led-team to Participate in Rover Instrument Field Tests Ahead of ExoMars Mission
June 20, 2024
A Western University-led team is preparing for an international ExoMars rover mission in 2028 that aims to in part better uncover how clays formed ...
Fresh Air podcast features discussion of Grassy Narrows water contamination with mercury
June 15, 2024
The Fresh Air radio program features a Grassy Narrows elder and Western researcher Brian Branfireun talking about the continued contamination of ...
Shortly after the Big Bang, conditions were perfect for life. Did aliens emerge long before us?
June 15, 2024
The ingredients and conditions for life could have emerged billions of years ago. Are aliens eons older than Earth?
Expert explainer: Will the Bank of Canada lower interest rates?
June 04, 2024
Western expert explains why the time may be right for a modest interest rate cut
In pursuit of the Stars: Alyson and Hannah’s Expedition to McDonald Observatory
June 03, 2024
Western University students Alyson Loney and Hannah Christie recently embarked on an extraordinary journey to the McDonald Observatory in West Texas.
There's a climate threat lurking in rivers around the world. New research shows where
May 31, 2024
Humans may be turning rivers from carbon sinks into carbon sources, scientist says
Western space experts test new rover instrument
May 29, 2024
Field trials on Earth prepare probe to examine past habitability of Mars
How studying climate patterns in distant worlds can help in the search for 'alien life'
May 25, 2024
Detecting gases like oxygen and methane can offer clues on whether an exoplanet is habitable
Life in the Dirt Is Hard. And Climate Change Isn’t Helping.
May 24, 2024
Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.
The mercury poisoning Grassy Narrows First Nation was supposed to go away over time. A new study reveals why it’s worse than it should be
May 23, 2024
A new study has found current sulphate emissions from a paper mill are exacerbating the impact of the old mercury still in the river system.
Western University’s Planetary Science Research Takes Center Stage in Artemis III Preparations
May 21, 2024
As NASA gears up for the historic Artemis III mission, Western University is playing a significant role in research and study for lunar exploration.
Scientists Are Very Worried About NASA’s Mars Plan
May 21, 2024
We could find hints of ancient life in Martian rocks—if we can ever bring them back to Earth.
Why Humans Have The Scariest Voice In Nature
May 17, 2024
An intriguing study conducted in South Africa has discovered that savannah wildlife is twice as likely to flee from the sounds of human voices ...
Artemis III Moonwalks and Terrestrial Training
May 15, 2024
It’s just a coincidence, but Arizona is the location of both NASA training and Western University Planetary Surface Processes Field School ...
Alarm Call
May 15, 2024
What the birds are telling us about climate change
Tour de force: Western Space researchers chart Orion Nebula like never before
May 14, 2024
Els Peeters, Jan Cami and collaborators among first scientists to use James Webb telescope for studying star formation
London's Biggest Science Festival comes to Western Alumni Stadium
May 09, 2024
Science Rendezvous returns to Western for its seventh year
Study reveals how Canadian songbirds change their bodies during migration
May 01, 2024
Researchers at Western University’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research explore how much songbirds’ bodies can change to fly higher ...
Ziploc, chip bag, protein bar wrapper? There’s a recycling box for that
April 30, 2024
Master’s student in biology expands snack wrapper recycling across Western’s campus
Location, location location: Why real estate's golden rule also applies to morel mushrooms
April 30, 2024
Studies show morels pick up what's in their environment, like heavy metals and toxins
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