Research & Innovation
New DNA tools outperform traditional methods for detecting genetic risk in wildlife
Women need stronger networks to climb corporate ladder, Western analysis shows
Women often need stronger and more complex professional networks than men to reach corporate leadership roles, according to a new Western-led study analyzing 20 years of data from more than 19,000 employees.
Canadian Severe Storms Lab marks first year advancing storm research and resilience
From algae to biofuel: Schulich Medicine & Dentistry researchers discover innovative cell engineering method
New Western research reveals how rainfall shapes bird populations
Study shows rainfall patterns play a powerful role in shaping bird populations and which species are most vulnerable as precipitation becomes more erratic
Western engineering team drives innovative electric vehicle prototype
Expert explainer: The real cost of buy now, pay later
Convenience and ease of spread-out payments drive increased spending
New research re-examines Roman Empire’s leather economy
Elizabeth M. Greene and collaborators are investigating the Roman Empire’s leather economy thanks to $2.4M CDN in grant funding.
Do super-Jupiters look like Jupiter? Not necessarily, study shows
Western’s Stanimir Metchev was part of a team that explained how some brown dwarfs form giant dust storms, contradicting previous assumptions.
‘Electrified’ house created by Western researchers slashes energy bills
Western researchers suggest payroll-delivered emergency savings accounts as solution to financial stress
Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab released a white paper that shows emergency savings accounts can transform financial resilience for millions of working Canadians.