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.
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Western experts available to speak on the potential of nuclear fusion
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...
‘Unexpected’ space traveller defies long-held theories about origin of Solar System
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.
Western experts available to speak on the implications of new AI technologies such as ChatGPT
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...
Western University experts available to discuss final data release from 2021 Census
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...
Fireball may have dropped meteorites in Niagara region
A cosmic drama unfolded over southern Ontario on the night of Friday, Nov. 18, triggering an international collaboration and a meteorite hunt.
Western’s ImPaKT facility gets $16M from feds for pandemic research
Funds will help Schulich Medicine & Dentistry expand biocontainment infrastructure to research virus spread, expand COVID-19 research
Western experts available to speak on the FIFA World Cup 2022
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...
Expert explainer: How the spotted lanternfly could wreak havoc on Canadian farmers
Prof. Amanda Roe answers questions on how the invasive species could affect agriculture and how the public can help
Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover
Canadensys Aerospace will design and build Canada’s first lunar rover and Western planetary geologist Gordon “Oz” Osinski will serve as principal investigator and scientific lead.
New program provides leadership opportunities for Black students in the community
It’s a program that will empower and support Black students at Western to gain valuable leadership experience in the community as they prepare for future careers.
Remembrance Day: Western University experts available
On November 11, Canadians will gather to remember those who served our country during times of war, conflict and peace. Western has the following experts available for interviews about Remembrance Day: Michael Dove Assistant Professor, Department of History Areas of...