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Expert explainer: Dr. Sameer Elsayed on monkeypox and what Canadians need to know
Monkeypox cases are being reported in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Colombia. Dr. Sameer Elsayed is an infectious diseases physician…
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Northern Hail Project recovers record-breaking hailstone
August 3, 2022A Canadian record-breaking hailstone was recovered by the Northern Hail Project field team weighing 292.71 grams, eclipsing the previous title holder – a hailstone weighing 290 grams, collected nearly 50 years ago.
Bioarchaeologists confirm museum shrunken head as human remains
August 3, 2022Researchers have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and understanding Indigenous history.
Experts available to speak about the declaration of monarch butterflies as an endangered species
July 25, 2022Recently, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added the migratory monarch butterflies to its Red List of Threatened…
New Western-led project probes health benefits of parks in Canada
July 20, 2022New research project led by HEAL will explore the impact of parks and protected areas across Canada on people’s health and well-being.
Hibernating insects regrow muscles on demand: study
July 19, 2022New research from Western University has found potato beetles can break down and regrow muscles on demand, allowing them to preserve energy over the winter.
Open-source tech enables 3D-printed surgical table
July 15, 2022A collaborative project between Western Engineering and Michigan Tech University was successful in building a 3D-printed, functional surgical fracture table at a fraction of what it would normally cost.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for youngest kids: Experts available to comment
July 14, 2022Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by Health Canada for children under five, the first vaccine approved for that age…
Western Space team uses NASA data to decipher clouds of sand on distant planets
July 7, 2022A new study led by researchers at Western University provides critical information on sand clouds observed in distant planets and helps affirm a larger theory of how planetary atmospheres work.
