Stanford study finds climate warnings in ancient seas
A fossil study from Stanford University finds the diversity of life in the world’s oceans declined time and again over the past 145 million years during periods of extreme warming.
University of Toronto collaborates with Naver, Wattpad on AI research
The University of Toronto will work with South Korean technology company Naver Corp. – and its Toronto-based subsidiary Wattpad – on artificial intelligence research aimed at harnessing technology to empower human creativity.
From virtual reality experiences to budget-friendly cooking workshops: Explore the free Festival of Social...
The UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to Sheffield this autumn to explore the ideas that shape our everyday lives through the pioneering work of the city’s world-leading social scientists.
Western alumni appointed to Order of Canada for building “hope for a better future”
Three Western alumni and an honorary degree recipient have been named to the Order of Canada, the second-highest national honour for merit.
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps
Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a social media notification? Or sending a random picture just to keep a Snapchat “streak” going?
An effective new treatment for chronic back pain targets the nervous system
A treatment that trains both the brain and the body has shown important effects on pain and disability, a new study has found.
Salt reduction will prevent nearly 200,000 cases of heart disease and save £1.64bn
England’s salt reduction programme will have led to nearly 200,000 fewer adults developing heart disease and £1.64 billion of healthcare cost savings by 2050, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.
#WEARETOGETHER: International Students’ Pandemic Experiences to Help Shape Support Messages
Chinese students are helping researchers highlight how they have been left in the dark or discriminated against during the Covid-19 pandemic...
The Economic Fairways Mapper wins coveted Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability
The Economic Fairways Mapper research team, a Monash University and Geoscience Australia partnership, has won the Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability announced at the 2023 Australia Museum Eureka Awards ceremony last night.
Ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression: clinical trial
Promising results in a trial of ketamine for severe depression could lead to treatment becoming more affordable.
