New international study investigates relatively unregulated world of tattoo ink
Jeff Renaud
Climate change expert available to media for comment on record-breaking heat temperatures
Climate scientists like Western’s Gordon McBean have projected that the heatwave that previously occurred once every two decades will occur every three to five years by 2050. McBean is available to media for comment on Canada’s record breaking temperatures.
Climate resilience key in pandemic recovery
New climate change report led by Gordon McBean highlights next steps for Canadian communities post COVID-19. McBean is a long-standing contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an organization that was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore in 2007.
El Salvador research project receives major grant
Western researcher leads collaborative project to document civil war memories. Surviving Memory, led by project director and Western professor Amanda Grzyb, is committed to documenting the Salvadoran civil war and preventing future violence through commemoration.
Western celebrates the Class of 2021
Virtual festivities include keynote from renowned Canadian storyteller Ivan Coyote
Women farmers in Ghana face severe reproductive health issues when migrating for work
Improving women’s earning potential and economic outlook would break down barriers to better reproductive health care, according to Western study.
A (Not So) Quiet Place: Voices become familiar with just 10 minutes of training
New research from Brain and Mind Institute and UCL suggests people may need to concentrate on the art of conversation more than ever following pandemic lockdowns.
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
The university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall
Newly discovered ‘glaciers’ could be key to human survival in future Mars missions
Western planetary geologists have discovered glacier-like features below the Martian surface in an area that is relatively flat – perfect for future Mars landings.
‘Sounding it out’ not so easy for children with dyslexia
Western cognitive neuroscientists using MRI discovered a biological deficit for some early readers that impairs the ability to sound words out.
Research sheds light on the “sounds of the pandemic”
Examination of verbal art performances shows how COVID-19 has changed everyday lives.
Scientist set to explore massive stars with NASA telescope
An international team, including Western Space scientist Els Peeters, will use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the Orion Bar.