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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 change expert available to media for comment on record-breaking heat temperatures
Climate scientists like Western’s Gordon McBean have projected that the heatwave that previously occurred once every two decades will occur every three to five years by 2050. McBean is available to media for comment on Canada’s record breaking temperatures.
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.
Western celebrates the Class of 2021
Virtual festivities include keynote from renowned Canadian storyteller Ivan Coyote
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.
Expert explainer: Managing re-opening anxiety
As vaccination rates increase, Canadians are starting to anticipate an end to the pandemic and a gradual return to work, school and social activities. Dr. Arlene MacDougall, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Epidemiology and Biostatistics is available to comment...
Safety first: Western mandates vaccinations for students in residence
The university is preparing for a full return to in-person classes this fall
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.