Preliminary findings indicate scope of event similar to 2020 storm, which caused $1.2B in insured damages.
Research & Innovation
Western researchers find potential therapeutic to counteract mental health effects of cannabis
Study shows compound can mitigate depression, anxiety and ‘amotivational syndrome’ from chronic cannabis use
New neuroscientific techniques may predict survival rates of ICU patients
Adrian Owen and Karnig Kazazian reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients.
Western-led project seeks sustainable, entrepreneurial solutions in fishing industry
New effort prioritizes economic development, benefit for Indigenous communities
Seismic activity in metro Vancouver mapped out for risk analysis, urban planning
Western-led research team studies variability in earthquake hazards for the metro Vancouver area, one of the most seismically active regions in Canada
Western researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs
Existing options like copper intrauterine device can cause severe side effects
Vaccination may reduce memory loss from COVID-19 infections
Western professor Dr. Robyn Klein collaborated on study pinpointed a specific protein that appears to be driving memory loss associated with COVID-19
‘Becoming Green Gables’ provides unique glimpse into ‘Anne’ extended universe
Personal diary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s cousin basis of new book by history professor Alan MacEachern
Meteorite impact leaves rare rocks and evidence of extreme heat at remote lake in Quebec
Western planetary geologists team with NASA and Swiss crystallographer to make discovery
Western space experts test new rover instrument
Field trials on Earth prepare probe to examine past habitability of Mars
Australian study proves ‘humans are planet’s most frightening predator’
New study demonstrates kangaroos, wallabies and other Australian marsupials fear humans far more than any other predator.
Net zero, zero-mile agriculture system extends berry growing season
Western-led project combines a photovoltaic shielded outdoor farm with an Agrotunnel, which is an indoor growing system that houses aeroponic and hydroponic hybrid systems that use LED grow lights.