A Western University-led study shows the subsurface ocean of Saturn’s largest moon Titan is most likely a non-habitable environment.
Research & Innovation
Hubble traces “string of pearls” star clusters in galaxy collisions
Westerrn Space director Sarah Gallagher and her collaborators examined Hubble Space Telescope images of stars being born.
Northern Tornadoes Project finds 2023 had fewer and milder tornadoes in Canada
The Northern Tornadoes Project recorded 86 tornadoes across Canada during the 2023 season, significantly less than the previous year’s 129 – a Canadian record for the most tornadoes documented in a year.
Discovery changes understanding of water’s history on the Moon
Western University postdoctoral fellow Tara Hayden and her collaborators have discovered the early lunar crust was considerably enriched in water.
New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies
Neuroscientist Adrian Owen has partnered with Science and Industry Museum in the UK for a study about the connection between healthy bodies and brains.
Study finds non-abusive ‘red flags’ that predict intimate partner violence
Former Western law and psychology researcher Nicolyn Charlot identified 16 warning signs that can be spotted early in a relationship before violence occurs and before one becomes too invested in the relationship.
Donation of $8.5 million strengthens hearing science and innovation
Transforming care for patients with hearing loss is focus of donation from global hearing implant company MED-EL
More Americans than Canadians use alcohol to dull their pain: Study
New research explores pain management strategies including the use of prescription medications and alcohol
Western, international researchers reconstruct Balkan genomic history
New multidisciplinary study reconstructs the genomic history of the Balkan Peninsula during the first millennium of the common era.
Western-led team designs prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks
Working with industry partner, Earth sciences professor Roberta Flemming and her Western Space team designed prototype to analyze minerals in Martian rocks.
Western research shows men sleep better than women
Study revealed that men report sleeping better than women, and contrary to previously held beliefs, sleep actually improves with age. Socioeconomic factors like income level and home ownership also had an impact on sleep.
First-in-Canada tool by Western-led team helps women experiencing partner violence
Western, UBC and UNB researchers launch iHEAL app to help Canadian women who experience partner violence find personalized ways to stay safe and healthy.