The XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading across the U.S., while more cases are being detected in Canada. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 21 cases of the XBB.1.5 subvariant have been detected nationally as of Jan. 4....
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills remains in critical condition, after experiencing cardiac arrest following a hit during a game Monday night. There is speculation that the impact to his chest may have triggered a cardiac episode called commotio cordis. The following...
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry researchers have shown that chronic exposure during adolescence to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of cannabis, may induce long-lasting memory impairments and increased anxiety levels.
A new global study, co-authored by a Western professor, examines the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes care by drawing a parallel with the impact of natural disasters on chronic diseases and populations at risk.
Researchers at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that vaping has a negative effect on a critical layer in the lungs and may harm lung function.
Tuesday morning it was announced that scientists studying fusion energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California were able to create more energy with a nuclear fusion reaction than it took to facilitate the reaction. It is considered a major...
Western-led team confirms meteoroid from edge of Solar System made of rock, not ice, challenging long-held beliefs about how the Solar System was formed.
A new artificial intelligence based chatbot, ChatGPT, released by OpenAI last week is turning heads for its ability to accurately mimic human prose. It also raises concerns about the ethics of AI and the implications for its potential use. Western has the following...
On Nov. 30, Statistics Canada will release the final data report from the 2021 Census. Wednesday’s release will focus on education in Canada, the changing labour force, and instruction in French. The following experts are available to discuss the findings: Michael...
A cosmic drama unfolded over southern Ontario on the night of Friday, Nov. 18, triggering an international collaboration and a meteorite hunt.
Funds will help Schulich Medicine & Dentistry expand biocontainment infrastructure to research virus spread, expand COVID-19 research
One of the biggest global sporting events, the FIFA World Cup 2022 begins Nov. 20, and expectations are high for Canada’s national men’s team after their historic qualification. The following experts are available to comment on a wide range of topics related to the...
