It is a common hack to stretch a balloon out to make it easier to inflate. When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string. Noah Stocek, a PhD student collaborating with Western physicist Giovanni Fanchini, has developed a n …
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Western research shows men sleep better than women
New study also indicates sleep quality improves with age
First-in-Canada tool by Western-led team helps women experiencing partner violence
Western, UBC and UNB researchers launch evidence-based iHEAL app
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
Will allow clinicians to track neural development across human lifespan for first time
Canada’s most powerful MRI system arrives at Western
The 15.2 tesla pre-clinical scanner enables researchers to study the brain with unprecedented resolution
Research shows how leaders can break down “benevolent marginalization”
Western prof co-authors paper on how firms’ EDI initiatives often affect disadvantaged groups negatively
Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair
With $8M in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program studying impact of infectious diseases on the brain
Exercise gains stick after financial rewards fade, Western study shows
Increase in walking is mostly maintained even when incentives are removed
Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour: Study
Neuroscientists studied participants watching classic TV series in fMRI scanner
Western research shows prenatal exposure to cannabis may increase diabetes risk in offspring
Study finds exposure to CBD impacts glucose intolerance in male rats
Animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls: Western study
Research upends traditional theory that ground hinders animal communications
First World War postcard project connects past to present
In advance of Remembrance Day, 400 Canadian households receive replica cards, words from the front
Western researchers chart new approach to improving kidney transplant access
One-of-its-kind clinical trial offers crucial insights for future strategies
Western research shows men sleep better than women
New study also indicates sleep quality improves with age
First-in-Canada tool by Western-led team helps women experiencing partner violence
Western, UBC and UNB researchers launch evidence-based iHEAL app
Western-led human brain “growth chart” project receives $1M in funding
Will allow clinicians to track neural development across human lifespan for first time
Canada’s most powerful MRI system arrives at Western
The 15.2 tesla pre-clinical scanner enables researchers to study the brain with unprecedented resolution
Research shows how leaders can break down “benevolent marginalization”
Western prof co-authors paper on how firms’ EDI initiatives often affect disadvantaged groups negatively
Western recruits top neuroimmunologist as Canada Excellence Research Chair
With $8M in funding, Dr. Robyn Klein will set up Canada’s first-ever research program studying impact of infectious diseases on the brain
Exercise gains stick after financial rewards fade, Western study shows
Increase in walking is mostly maintained even when incentives are removed
Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour: Study
Neuroscientists studied participants watching classic TV series in fMRI scanner
Western research shows prenatal exposure to cannabis may increase diabetes risk in offspring
Study finds exposure to CBD impacts glucose intolerance in male rats
Animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls: Western study
Research upends traditional theory that ground hinders animal communications
First World War postcard project connects past to present
In advance of Remembrance Day, 400 Canadian households receive replica cards, words from the front
Western researchers chart new approach to improving kidney transplant access
One-of-its-kind clinical trial offers crucial insights for future strategies