The event, presented by Docs4GreatApes, is open to the public and all proceeds will support the work of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada and Docs4GreatApes. Hosted by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Dr. Goodall will reflect on the extraordinary...
Month: September 2014
Six Western University researchers named fellows of Royal Society of Canada
Western University congratulates six new fellows elected to the prestigious Royal Society of Canada today.  The newly elected Fellows were elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the...
Western hosts International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, September 6
Western University joins planetary partners from around the globe this Saturday (September 6) in celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. An annual event, led by NASA, the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) and their international...
New Western neuroscientist explores “touchy” subject
When you reach into your pocket, you can easily tell a button from a coin. Solving this seemingly simple problem is actually amazingly complicated. The long-held scientific explanation is that neurons in the cerebral cortex, which is the part of the brain reserved for...