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 researchers chart new approach to improving kidney transplant access
One-of-its-kind clinical trial offers crucial insights for future strategies
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University of Leeds researcher learns to investigate unsolved murders from Western criminologist
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Family members felt sadness, grief at seeing decline in health of older adults due to social distancing
Extreme environments leave genomic imprint in tiny organisms: Study
DNA of extremophiles living in comparably harsh conditions are similar despite being biologically unrelated
Western graduates receive Governor General’s Gold Medal
Three PhDs recognized with national award for academic excellence
New report from Ivey shows how to combat corporate ‘greenwashing’
University of Michigan and Ivey co-authors analyze deception around sustainable products and services
Western teams lead pioneering research in small modular reactors
Engineering teams explore safe, efficient and scalable nuclear power generation
Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer’s disease and sex hormones
Study highlights the importance of developing therapeutics focused on hormonal connections
A new classification of heart rhythm for stroke patients
Atrial fibrillation detected after stroke seems more benign than pre-stroke irregular heartbeats, finds new study
New nanomaterial may solve long-standing fuel cell issue
Western research team uses cobalt to make fuel cells more robust, sustainable
Fear of human “super predator” pervades South African savanna
Elephants, rhinos, giraffes and other wildlife dread people far more than lions
Summer internship helps break new ground in sustainable plastics research
Engineering student develops biodegradable bioplastic from forest and food waste