When Danijela Jelich was 19, her father, Steven, died of sudden cardiac arrest. “My dad’s death changed my life forever,” said Jelich, a biology major at Western. “In that moment, I decided to turn my pain into purpose.” [caption id=”attach …
Faculty of Science
Bright fireball may have dropped meteorites in Niagara region
First ever predicted meteor fall over heavily populated area was monitored by dedicated instruments
New observation method helps unlock secrets of U.K. meteorite
Winchcombe object holds information about the origin of Earth’s oceans, finds new study
Western planetary geologist to lead science for Canada’s lunar rover
Canadensys gets contract, Moon mission expected for 2026
Student researchers selected for Global Undergraduate Awards
Seven honoured for work from diverse disciplines; 15 scholars receive prestigious highly commended rank
Canadian climate tech built with Western expertise to be part of joint mission with NASA
Atmosphere Observing System will have Canadian instruments, satellite in planned 2031 launch
Scientists invent new material to improve drug delivery to patients
Glow-in-the-dark composite can track path of drugs through the human body
Western researchers among first to capture James Webb Space Telescope images
New pictures reveal spectacular view of Orion Nebula
International collaboration advances drones as next big step in planetary exploration
Professor Catherine Neish led a team of students to Iceland to test how drones and rovers could work together for future space missions
Mushrooms play ‘main character’ in most ecosystems
As part of their summer field-research, two Western graduate students are uncovering the mysteries of the mushroom
Western student’s education advocacy work goes global
Kenisha Arora joins UN General Assembly as youth representative
Western grads to open vegan food manufacturing facility in London
Plant expected to supply Odd Burger franchises in North America
MD+ paves paths to medicine, equity
Medical students pursue two master’s degrees as part of novel Schulich Medicine program