New Western research demonstrates effects of hotter fall temperatures on insects
Climate change has wreaked havoc with many species’ life cycles and now a pair of Western students is shedding light on how it’s affecting the survival of two high-profile insects.
Class of 2023: New teacher takes the scare out of science
Arianna Mamer got bit by the science bug as a high school student in Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
New book of poetry reflects on the Coronavirus crisis
A book of poetry capturing the mood and emotions of people caught up in the Coronavirus pandemic has been published thanks to a University of York professor.
Head injury and concussion in toddlers: early detection of symptoms is vital
A research team led by scientists at Université de Montréal has developed a unique observational tool for assessing children up to 5 years of age who have had a concussion.
Contextual offer student receives prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
A University of Bristol graduate with a zeal to improve the world has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
From L.A. to Taiwan, USC students hunt down insects to better understand ecology
A few minutes into conversation with Julie Hopper, a lecturer in environmental studies and biological sciences at the USC Dornsife College of Letters...
No longer science fiction: $5M gift brings de-extinction of the thylacine one step closer
The University of Melbourne is establishing a world-class research lab for de-extinction and marsupial conservation science thanks to a $5 million philanthropic gift.
Vitamin B3 trialled as glaucoma treatment
A major four-year clinical trial to test the effectiveness of nicotinamide (NAM), a form of vitamin B3, as a treatment for glaucoma is to be led by UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital researchers.
Curtin researcher crowned Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year
Curtin University geoscientist Dr Hugo Olierook from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the John de Laeter Centre has been crowned the Western Australian Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year at the 2023...
Western Engineering receives $4 million in funding to improve urban climates
A new Western-led project, developing new tools and technologies to improve accuracy of building energy and climate models, was awarded $4 million by the Canadian government to advance science and technology to fight climate change.
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