Researchers have verified the authenticity of a South American tsantsa (shrunken head) as human remains, an important step in the global effort toward decolonization and preserving and understanding Indigenous history.
Faculty of Social Science
New Western-led project probes health benefits of parks in Canada
New research project led by HEAL will explore the impact of parks and protected areas across Canada on people’s health and well-being.
Busy mothers breastfed less in 19th century Netherlands: study
Led by Western biological anthropologist Andrea L. Waters-Rist, a new study finds unusually low rates of breast-fed infants at a 19th century rural Dutch village, likely because the mothers then were busy working.
Partners willing to bend with relationship ‘dealbreakers’: study
New study reveals one romantic relationship problem may not be enough to call it quits but problems add up over time, eventually turning dealbenders into a dealbreaker.
United States warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine may be coming any day: Expert available to comment
The United States and other Western allies have advised citizens to leave Ukraine due to a possible Russian invasion. As the situation continues to evolve, Western University expert in international politics Marta Dyczok believes we could be on the verge of a major...
Western researchers zero in on math anxiety
Teacher competence, parental support influence students’ stress level.
Latin American politics expert available to comment on new Chilean president
Verónica Schild, an expert in Latin American politics from Western University, is available to media for comment the new Chilean president.
Workers welcome shortened work week, research study finds
Western-led study finds flexibility, work/life balance as key benefits to four-day work week.
New survey reveals pandemic impact on Canadian youth
Human Environments Analysis Laboratory (HEAL) researchers find that positive coping strategies saved teens during COVID-19 first wave.
New study examines travel trends during COVID-19 lockdown
Researchers used de-identified and aggregated network mobility data to determine the effectiveness of Ontario’s regionally targeted lockdowns to reduce movement during the pandemic.
Leaders’ debates ‘unusually important’ to election due to COVID-19 pandemic
Cristine de Clercy, an associate professor in Western’s department of political science, is available to media for comment on the leaders’ debates.
Inequalities in Toronto persist despite ‘hotspot’ COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Western-led study finds despite relatively small differences in vaccination rates across communities in Toronto, inequalities persisted.