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Faculty of Science
Enjoy ‘day of discovery’ with award-winning Western team at Science Rendezvous
Best of university’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math on display on May 13 in kid-friendly format
Major funding for genomics project to combat spider mite infestations
Team led by Western prof receives $4 million to protect greenhouse sector from pest
Expert insight: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be among the next humans to fly to the moon
Hansen is originally from London, Ont. and attended high school in Ingersoll, Ont.
Student-run fashion show fundraiser marks 25th anniversary
Canadian Asian International Students Association event returns to Centennial Hall
Endnotes 2022: Els Peeters and Jan Cami dive into deep space with James Webb
The partners at work and at home are among the first to examine images captured by the most powerful space telescope ever
Financial stress among North Americans highest since 2008: Western-led study
Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab survey shows stress is being felt regardless of age, gender or wealth
‘Unexpected’ space traveller defies theories about origin of Solar System
Western-led team confirms meteoroid from edge of Solar System made of rock, not ice
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