Western and LHSCRI researchers hope to inform environmental, health policy in high-pollution areas
Research & Innovation
Passive scrolling linked to anxiety, other mental health concerns in teens
New study tracked screen time of 580 adolescents over nine months, including frequency, total time, posting content on social media and passive scrolling, which showed the strongest negative influence on youth.
Arctic fossils reveal world’s oldest salmon and carp relatives
Using latest in 3D imaging technology, Lisa Van Loon and Neil Banerjee from Western University and their collaborators analyzed fossilized fish bones in Alaska to reveal world’s oldest salmon and carp relatives.
Global clinical trial to test existing drugs as long COVID treatments
Western and Schmidt Initiative for Long Covid will enroll more than 300 patients across four continents
New study reveals potential biological link between cannabis and psychosis
Researchers from London, Ont. discover regular use linked to signs of increased dopamine in the brain, a key factor in psychosis
Western researchers uncover potential for Omega-3 to counteract THC effects on fetal development
Widely available supplement shows promise protecting offspring from negative effects of cannabis
Western prof reports first evidence of Cretaceous Period dinosaurs in South Africa
Western University researcher Guy Plint and his collaborators identified the first evidence of Cretaceous Period dinosaurs in South Africa, footprints most likely produced by brachiosaurs.
Western awarded $5M to study safe storage of advanced nuclear fuel
Western astrophysicists predict origins of unexpected space objects in solar system
Western astrophysicists developed a computer model to study the possibility that interstellar material discovered in our solar system originates from Alpha Centauri.
Western researchers find exercise provides brain boost for athletes with sports-related concussions
Western researchers have shown just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve an athlete’s executive function and concussion symptoms in the early stages of recovery.
Western campus acts as ‘living lab’ for building smart cities
Western engineering professor Ayan Sadhu and his team are investigating roads and buildings across campus with an urban scanning framework as part of their Campus as a Living Lab initiative.
Northern Tornadoes Project tracks longest Canadian tornado season
Canada experienced its longest tornado season on record, according to the annual year-long investigation by Western University’s Northern Tornadoes Project.