Media Releases Archives: 2019

Ever-abundant sulphur may be answer for more powerful (and cheaper) electric vehicles

January 24, 2019

There’s a more powerful (and potentially cheaper) alternative to the batteries traditionally used for electric cars, but it’s not a…

Western’s CPSX supports new space mission led by CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques

January 22, 2019

While in space, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is using his vantage point from aboard the International Space…

New study of twins shows that loneliness is genetic but not necessarily hard-wired

January 17, 2019

A new Western University study of more than 750 pairs of adult twins shows that loneliness, for some, is more…

Leveraging technology to diagnose psychiatric disorders

January 15, 2019

Psychiatric disorders are often difficult to diagnose. As research advances, we are learning there are multiple subtypes of illness that…

Western University-led team selected by Canadian Space Agency to study Mars minerals

January 15, 2019

Western University-led team selected by Canadian Space Agency to study Mars minerals “Planetary Instrument Concept Study” to develop a “Miniaturized…

Expert available to comment on formal investigation of head of Japan’s Olympic Committee

January 11, 2019

With news breaking that the head of Japan’s Olympic Committee is being formally investigated in France for alleged corruption in…

Women with complications after pelvic mesh implants at increased risk of depression and suicide

January 9, 2019

Women who require more surgery for complications after a mesh-based sling procedure have an increased risk of depression and self-harm…

Northern Tornadoes Project launches most comprehensive analysis ever in Canada

January 9, 2019

A unique, Western University-led project to discover and decode tornadoes in remote Northern Ontario has spun into a nationwide mission…