Media Releases Archives: July 2021

Global Meteor Network monitors the skies in search of celestial bodies

July 27, 2021

International project, led by Western’s Denis Vida, observes rare meteor showers and meteorite falls from across the globe.

Western-developed technique digitally irons out brain wrinkles for accurate insight on brain disorders

July 27, 2021

A new technique developed at Western University to digitally iron out the wrinkles and folds in one region of the brain may provide researchers a more accurate picture to understand brain disorders.

In-person learning essential for education and well-being of children 

July 20, 2021

Prachi Srivastava, a global education professor in Western’s Faculty of Education and a co-author of the report, is available to media for comment.  

Life-saving snake venom stops bleeding in seconds

July 14, 2021

Western University bioengineer and his international collaborators have found a novel use for snake venom: a body tissue ‘super glue’ that can stop life-threatening bleeding in seconds

Health risks from tattoos not just skin deep

July 12, 2021

New international study investigates relatively unregulated world of tattoo ink

Body of evidence: New international research offers insight on climate change impact on early humans’ size

July 8, 2021

When it comes to human prehistoric ancestors, where they lived had a direct impact on their body mass, but less…