Genome of organisms living in extreme conditions reveal information about type of environment they thrive in
Year: 2024
Researchers find destruction of oceans’ worth of water per month in Orion Nebula
The discovery was made possible by an original multidisciplinary approach combining observations from the James Webb Space Telescope and quantum physics calculations.
Experts available to speak on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
February 24 marks two years since Russia’s escalation of its war on Ukraine with a full-scale invasion. The following experts are available to media for comment on the current state of the conflict. Oleksa Drachewych Assistant Professor, History, King’s University...
Video game industry facing layoffs despite booming growth
Global game revenue is predicted to rise from US$227 billion in 2023 to US$312 billion in 2027
Experts available to comment on topics making the news this week
Western University experts are available to comment on the global gig worker protest, Valentine’s Day, Alaskapox, and NATO’s relations with Russia.
Western researchers examine intimate relationships
Aided by insights from couples, these studies probe intricacies of romantic partnerships
Saturn’s largest moon most likely non-habitable: Western study
A Western University-led study shows the subsurface ocean of Saturn’s largest moon Titan is most likely a non-habitable environment.
Digital mapping reveals Ontario’s Black history and challenges myths
Shifting the focus from nationalist discourse to migrations among Black communities leads to a better understanding of everyday Black life
Experts available on the ecological impacts of an above seasonal winter
Following revelations that 2023 was the warmest year on record, winter in Canada has brought an unpredictable blend of weather extremes across the country. It has been reported that bees are waking up early in Saskatchewan, meanwhile record-breaking temperatures are...
Hubble traces “string of pearls” star clusters in galaxy collisions
Westerrn Space director Sarah Gallagher and her collaborators examined Hubble Space Telescope images of stars being born.
How better software could save money and improve Canada’s health-care system
The return on investment of embracing open-source development could be very high
Dieting, weight suppression and Ozempic can contribute to eating disorders
Millions attempt to lose weight every year hoping for positive effects on their quality of life