A new study by Western neuroscientists suggests that, unlike true reality, perception in virtual reality is more strongly influenced by our expectations than the visual information before our eyes. The researchers point to the challenge of online shoppi …
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From brain to ‘Backyard’: Professor takes invention public
It’s weird how ideas come to light. In the case of Les Kalman, all it took was several bruises, multiple casts and full orthodontic braces.
Research hopes to turn funding into help for community
Jason Brown is thrilled he can finally start laying the brickwork for a project that’s been a long time coming.
Two professors named to Royal Society
Western professors Robert Stainton and Tsun-Kong Sham have been named among the 71 newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Growing attached to his rooftop garden
Michael Coleby has always been one to push the use of locally produced vegetables. And now, the Great Hall Catering assistant director and executive chef has taken that to the next level – or the next roof.
Research shows gaps in unfit driver reporting
Ontario doctors are legally required to report patients they consider medically unfit to drive to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) – yet they may not be doing it.
Study eyes role of women’s shelters in communities
The first phase results of the Ontario Shelter Research Project, a massive collaborative study funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, were released at Western last week in hopes the findings will assist shelters in evaluating their services in order to better meet the needs of their clients.
Philosopher named among year’s best
A paper by Western Philosophy professor Wayne Myrvold has been named among the 10 Best Papers of 2011 by Philosopher’s Annual.
Tracking earlier detection of breast cancer
Two Western professors’ research into the early detection of breast cancer are part of eight innovative new projects across the country that will share more than $3.2 million in funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
New treatment target for melanoma skin cancer
New research from Western University has identified a potential new target for the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers.
Research finds egg yolks almost as bad as smoking
Newly published research led by Western’s Dr. David Spence shows that eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking cigarettes.
Explaining those feelings of deja vu
Most people have been in a situation that suddenly feels strangely familiar, while also realizing that they have never been in that specific place before.
Ivey students bring case teaching to China
Six students from Ivey’s MBA and MSc programs got to experience a different role in the classroom and gain a glimpse of life half way around the world.
From brain to ‘Backyard’: Professor takes invention public
It’s weird how ideas come to light. In the case of Les Kalman, all it took was several bruises, multiple casts and full orthodontic braces.
Research hopes to turn funding into help for community
Jason Brown is thrilled he can finally start laying the brickwork for a project that’s been a long time coming.
Two professors named to Royal Society
Western professors Robert Stainton and Tsun-Kong Sham have been named among the 71 newly elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Growing attached to his rooftop garden
Michael Coleby has always been one to push the use of locally produced vegetables. And now, the Great Hall Catering assistant director and executive chef has taken that to the next level – or the next roof.
Research shows gaps in unfit driver reporting
Ontario doctors are legally required to report patients they consider medically unfit to drive to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) – yet they may not be doing it.
Study eyes role of women’s shelters in communities
The first phase results of the Ontario Shelter Research Project, a massive collaborative study funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, were released at Western last week in hopes the findings will assist shelters in evaluating their services in order to better meet the needs of their clients.
Philosopher named among year’s best
A paper by Western Philosophy professor Wayne Myrvold has been named among the 10 Best Papers of 2011 by Philosopher’s Annual.
Tracking earlier detection of breast cancer
Two Western professors’ research into the early detection of breast cancer are part of eight innovative new projects across the country that will share more than $3.2 million in funding from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
New treatment target for melanoma skin cancer
New research from Western University has identified a potential new target for the treatment of melanoma, the deadliest of all skin cancers.
Research finds egg yolks almost as bad as smoking
Newly published research led by Western’s Dr. David Spence shows that eating egg yolks accelerates atherosclerosis in a manner similar to smoking cigarettes.
Explaining those feelings of deja vu
Most people have been in a situation that suddenly feels strangely familiar, while also realizing that they have never been in that specific place before.
Ivey students bring case teaching to China
Six students from Ivey’s MBA and MSc programs got to experience a different role in the classroom and gain a glimpse of life half way around the world.