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Western researcher receives funding from ARIA to unlock potential of plants

Jun 2, 2025

Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor Bogumil Karas awarded $1.5M to optimize plants by creating genomes from scratch

Expert explainer: How to protect your home from wildfires

May 26, 2025

Three main actions homeowners can take to safeguard their property

Experts available on the royal visit and throne speech

May 22, 2025

Experts available on the historical, cultural and political implications of the royal visit

No evidence for viral mouth-taping trend, Western sleep expert says

May 21, 2025

New study examines the social media trend and its health effects

Air pollution may increase epilepsy risk, new study suggests

May 14, 2025

Western and LHSCRI researchers hope to inform environmental, health policy in high-pollution areas

Experts available on Honda’s EV plant, Ukraine talks and Carney’s cabinet

May 13, 2025

Experts available on Carney’s cabinet, postponed Honda EV plant, Ukraine ceasefire talks and Montreal tuberculosis cases

Passive scrolling linked to anxiety, other mental health concerns in teens

May 12, 2025

New study tracked screen time of 580 adolescents over nine months, including frequency, total time, posting content on social media and passive scrolling, which showed the strongest negative influence on youth.

Arctic fossils reveal world’s oldest salmon and carp relatives

May 7, 2025

Using latest in 3D imaging technology, Lisa Van Loon and Neil Banerjee from Western University and their collaborators analyzed fossilized fish bones in Alaska to reveal world’s oldest salmon and carp relatives.