From climate change to neuroscience, scope of Western research expertise grows
Western Space
Research sheds light on origins, age of massive impact crater
The Hiawatha crater could be young – as craters go – having formed between 11,700 and 2.6 million years ago
Space grant helps Western expand Moon research
The investment will add to our understanding of the Moon’s geology and geophysics, in advance of plans to land a rover on the Moon within five years.
Newly discovered ‘glaciers’ could aid human survival on Mars
Western Space planetary geologists have discovered glacier-like features below the Martian surface in a relatively flat area – perfect for future Mars landings.
Western summer camps for kids return online
Variety of virtual offerings for school-aged children in July and August
Scientist set to explore massive stars with NASA telescope
An international team, including Western Space scientist Els Peeters, will use NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study the Orion Bar.
Researchers one step closer to developing Canada’s next space telescope
Western and Bishop’s team receives $1.1 million from Canadian Space Agency
Botswana asteroid likely came from Vesta – one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt
Western Meteor Group contributes to international study of important asteroid recovered in Botswana.
Expert insights: Space mining is not science fiction
As a space-faring nation, Canada could figure prominently in the emerging space resources domain.
Western space scientists identify fastest-spinning ‘failed stars’ ever found
More massive than most planets, brown dwarfs can spin at upwards of 200,000 mph, but there may be a limit to how fast they can go.
Western engineer explores 3D printing in space
A mix of space flight and medical applications research, researchers are perfecting artificial intelligence-enhanced methods for 3D printing in space.
Western fireball trackers play key role in important meteorite discovery
Western’s Denis Vida helped guide recovery of an extremely rare meteorite this week using Global Meteor Network, a world-wide camera collaboration he coordinates.
Project mines new frontiers in outer-space law
Science is outpacing policies for responsible resource extraction in space.
Year in review: Western Space looking for life in all the right places
In its first full year, Western Space explored, discovered, dreamed – and became recognized as one of the leading authorities for all things terrestrial and extra-.
Western student first to spot asteroid speeding past Earth
Western astronomy student Cole Gregg spotted a previously undiscovered asteroid flashing through the night sky.
‘Conscientiousness’ key to team success during space missions
A Western team has helped identify personality traits astronaut crews need to get along during a long mission to Mars.
Recipe is different, but Saturn’s moon Titan has ingredients for life
Impact craters on Saturn’s largest moon have exposed ‘water ice’ from Titan’s crust – ingredients for life – a study co-led at Western reveals.
New international partnership launches Western into space
A landmark partnership announced Wednesday by Western Space presents engineering professor Jayshri Sabarinathan with the launch of an out-of-this-world project.
Did meteorite impacts help create life on Earth and beyond?
What if impact craters, long seen as harbingers of death, turned out to be the cradle of life? A new study co-authored at Western suggests we rethink the origins of life on Earth.
Feds fund innovative Western research
Researchers looking to develop green technologies, understand consumer decision-making and improve learning outcomes for children with autism are among those benefiting from new federal funding.