Western University Research

• Western University researchers aim to save work, money with new drug testing approach

  Western researchers hope a new project getting a multi-million dollar grant could save years of work and billions of dollars in testing drugs that combat neurological diseases.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2023
  
• London, Ont., broom research catching the eye of the curling community

  A pair of engineers from Western University have been taking a closer look at how the fabric of certain brooms can manipulate the direction of a rock.

  Sports

  Sep 30, 2020
  
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• Frequent, intense snowstorms bad for certain breed of bird: Western University researchers

  A recent study shows sparrows have increased stress levels when exposed to more frequent and severe winter storms.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2020
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• ‘Cough chamber’ shows 2 metres of physical distancing not enough: Western University researchers

  The findings of a recently published Western University study show that droplets from a cough can reach a person standing six feet away in just three seconds.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2020
• Western University researchers show how CBD blocks side-effects of THC in cannabis

  Research out of Western University is showing for the first time how cannabidiol (CBD) helps to lessen psychiatric side effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis.

  Cannabis

  Sep 30, 2019
• Life on Mars was possible 4 billion years ago, say Western University researchers

  A new international study led by Western University suggests that life in our solar system, particularly on Mars, was possible much earlier than previously accepted. 

  Science

  Jun 24, 2019
• No benefits to brain training games: Western study finds no improvement in cognitive skills

  If you've been spending hours on brain training games trying to stay sharp, a study out of Western University may have you rethinking your approach.

  Science

  Jul 30, 2018
• Regular season of play can cause brain changes similar to concussion: Western researchers

  Western University researchers found that a regular season of play caused changes in the brains of female rugby players similar to changes caused by concussion.

  Education

  Jan 17, 2018
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• Western University researchers develop breakthrough short-term tornado forecasting

  After collecting and analyzing 16 years worth of data, two researchers with Western University ties have developed a system to forecast tornadoes with 90 per cent accuracy within a 100 km radius.

  Weather

  Nov 24, 2017
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• At least 7 risk factors ID’d in 80% of domestic homicide cases: Western University researchers

  Researchers say knowing more about these risks can literally save lives.

  Education

  Oct 17, 2017