When making decisions about what to do with their romantic relationships, people are typically inclined to move relationships forward rather than end them, according to new study by Samantha Joel.
Research & Innovation
Global Meteor Network monitors the skies in search of celestial bodies
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
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.
Life-saving snake venom stops bleeding in seconds
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
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
When it comes to human prehistoric ancestors, where they lived had a direct impact on their body mass, but less so on their brain size. This is according to a new research by an interdisciplinary team from Canada and Europe, which found that early humans who lived in...
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.
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.
New tool helps ‘tune’ cochlear implants to improve hearing
Researchers have designed a mathematical tool to help program cochlear implants with precision for each patient’s unique anatomy.
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.