When it was first discovered in 2004, Apophis was identified as one of the most dangerous asteroids in that there was a risk that it could impact Earth. But that impact assessment changed over the years after astronomers ...
Astronomy
Mar 4, 2024
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When making decisions about what to do with their romantic relationships, people are typically inclined to move relationships forward rather than end them, according to a new paper by Western's Samantha Joel.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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While some folks may look at university/college dropouts as simply lazy slackers, a Western study boils the bailout down to simple ability.
Economics & Business
Feb 15, 2013
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(Phys.org)—By looking at someone's shoes, you can tell a lot about the person wearing them. That old adage certainly rings true when looking at children's shoes from ancient Rome. Just ask Elizabeth Greene, a Classics professor, ...
Archaeology
Jan 21, 2013
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An international research team has uncoupled the mystery of how Tuvan throat singers produce distinctive sounds in which you can hear two different pitches at once—a low rumble and a high whistle-like tone.
Other
Mar 10, 2020
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Most of us have had the experience of backing away when someone has stepped inside the bounds of our personal space. But, until now, little has been understood about the mechanisms that allow us to determine when someone ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 9, 2017
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185
A new study led by Western biological anthropology professor Jay Stock, suggests that milk consumption in some regions between 7,000 and 2,000 years ago led to an increase in human body mass and stature. This ran counter ...
Evolution
Jan 17, 2023
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226
A team of Western mycologists (fungi experts) spent the past two summers digging deep in Newfoundland dirt to investigate the might of mushrooms and found what lies beneath truly is 'the main character' in most terrestrial ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2022
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Catherine Neish is counting the days until her space launch. While the Western planetary geologist isn't space-suiting up for her own interstellar voyage, she is playing a key role in an international mission—dispatching ...
Astronomy
Oct 1, 2020
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563
If basking sharks were like Canadians, their migration habits might be easily explained: Head south to avoid winter's chill, and north again to enjoy summer's warmth.
Plants & Animals
Feb 10, 2022
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