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New DNA tools outperform traditional methods for detecting genetic risk in wildlife
Long-term study of wild bighorn sheep in Alberta leads to better monitoring of at risk and post-rescue populations Wildlife populations that become small and isolated, often due to habitat loss, inevitably experience inbreeding which can lead to the loss of fitness and eventual extinction.
Researchers awarded more than $21.5M from Canada Foundation for Innovation
It's like Google Maps for the brain, layers of information that fit together to build a new kind of diagnostic jigsaw puzzle.
Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory marks first year advancing storm research and resilience
The Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL) is celebrating a strong first year of research, collaboration and public impact.
From training to scoring, researchers investigate how Olympians and Paralympians use AI
Western's International Centre for Olympic Studies focuses award-winning symposium around the emerging technology While athletes competed in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, just a train ride away le
Western leads new international, public-private initiative for equitable access to HIV cure
At Western University, a bold idea is taking shape: what if lifesaving medical breakthroughs were designed from the very beginning to reach everyone who needs them?.
Women often need stronger professional networks to climb corporate ladder, Western analysis shows
Women often need stronger and more complex professional networks than men to reach corporate leadership roles, according to a new Western-led study analyzing 20 years of data from more than 19,000 employees.
Researchers to lead child maltreatment work with $3M from Public Health Agency of Canada
Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children brings organizations together to protect children from harm The Public Health Agency of Canada is investing in the longstanding
Rainfall shapes bird populations
Scientists have long focused on rising temperatures to understand how climate change is reshaping the natural world. But there's a critical blind spot in that picture: rain. A new global study reveals precipitation has been largely overlooked in studies of how climate change impacts birds, even though it can be just as influential as temperature.
Yogurt waste inspires researcher to innovate - with sourdough bread
If you were one of the many amateur bakers who learned to bake sourdough bread during lockdown, you'll know how complex a single loaf can be.
