Small modular reactors (SMRs) are considered the future of nuclear energy because they are smaller and more importantly, safer. Preserving that safety is a key priority for Western researchers Hamidreza Abdolvand and Samantha Gateman. Abdolvand, Canada …
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Western team creates open-source medicine autoinjector
3-D printed device costs one-tenth of commercial alternatives, could revolutionize health care for isolated, disadvantaged communities
Western researchers determine July 1 Alberta tornado was among most powerful ever seen in Canada
Northern Tornadoes Project and collaborators rate Canada Day tornado at EF4
Engineering students build bridge for Bolivian community
Project helps transform lives, connects locals to schools, amenities
Western teams lead pioneering research in small modular reactors
Engineering teams explore safe, efficient and scalable nuclear power generation
Five outstanding leaders to receive honorary degrees
Academy Award winner Sarah Polley among those being honoured at autumn convocation ceremonies
New nanomaterial may solve long-standing fuel cell issue
Western research team uses cobalt to make fuel cells more robust, sustainable
Summer internship helps break new ground in sustainable plastics research
Engineering student develops biodegradable bioplastic from forest and food waste
Climate-changing human activity may cause 1 billion deaths
Aggressive energy policies needed to decrease carbon emissions and minimize loss of lives, says new study
Meet the innovators creating affordable tech for low-resource communities
Frugal Biomedical Innovations grants support research that saves, transforms lives worldwide
Movie-inspired technology successfully collects hail data from eye of the storm
Western researchers use tiny sensors to understand conditions for hailstone growth
Collaboration is key for Frugal Biomedical Innovations program
New technology developed for fraction of cost without compromising quality
Northern Hail Project creates Canada’s preeminent hail detection network
Bigger team, more tech to support study of extreme precipitation in Calgary
Western team creates open-source medicine autoinjector
3-D printed device costs one-tenth of commercial alternatives, could revolutionize health care for isolated, disadvantaged communities
Western researchers determine July 1 Alberta tornado was among most powerful ever seen in Canada
Northern Tornadoes Project and collaborators rate Canada Day tornado at EF4