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Year: 2017

Researchers develop more sustainable way to refine metals

Researchers develop more sustainable way to refine metals

A team of chemists in Canada has developed a way to process metals without using toxic solvents and oxidants. The system, which also consumes far less energy than conventional techniques, could greatly shrink the environmental impact of producing metals from raw...

International teams compete for $45,000 to solve world problems

International teams compete for $45,000 to solve world problems

Some heavy-hitting global issues – from elephant-poaching to plastic pollution -- will take the spotlight when 10 student teams from six countries converge on Western University this week. The stakes are high for the students as they vie for a share of $45,000 in...

‘Tiny clocks’ crystallize understanding of meteorite crashes

‘Tiny clocks’ crystallize understanding of meteorite crashes

Almost two billion years ago, a 10-kilometre-wide chunk of space slammed down into rock near what is now the city of Sudbury. Now, scientists from Western University and the University of Portsmouth are marrying details of that meteorite impact with technology that...

Western appoints Director of Sport and Recreation Services

Western appoints Director of Sport and Recreation Services

Christine Stapleton, a proven leader in athletics at both the university and national sport level, was announced as Western University’s new Director of Sport and Recreation Services today. Stapleton comes to Western with more than 30 years of experience in university...

Make an impact (crater) during free “cool science” day at Western

Make an impact (crater) during free “cool science” day at Western

Build a rocket, control a RoboRoach, pan for gold, see the Sun’s glowing hot gas and shoot gummy bears from a slingshot – all in one afternoon. Londoners can fill a free passport to discovery at Western University through Science Rendezvous, a national outreach event...