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‘Inside-the-box’ technology solves organ and vaccine transport issue
Western News | October 5, 2020

A team of researchers from Western University has designed, developed and constructed a new portable temperature regulating device, which can be used to transport a wide array of temperature-sensitive items including organs, vaccines and pharmaceuticals.

Curling researchers dig deep into sweep science
Western News | September 29, 2020

Curler and Western Engineering PhD candidate Megan Balsdon co-authored a study that may explain why some broom heads affect a rock's curl.

Research touts lower-cost, longer-life battery
Western News | August 17, 2020

New materials engineering research led by professor Andy Sun could translate into significant real-world benefits like longer battery life for cell phones.

Feds fund innovative Western research
Western News | August 14, 2020

Professor Hamid Abdolvand is among those at Western who will share almost $3.6 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.

Engineering researchers receive COVID-related grants
Western News | July 24, 2020

Professor Eric Savory receives funding for partnership research project that will help understand and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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