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NASA’s first successful recovery of asteroid samples may reveal information about the origins of the universe
By Neeraja Chinchalkar, The Conversation, November 14, 2023
The OSIRIS-REx mission is NASA’s first mission to collect samples from an asteroid — in this case 101955 Bennu — and return to Earth. OSIRIS-REx is an acronym for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer. The sealed capsule landed on Sept. 24 near Salt Lake City, Utah, a feat that was broadcast live by NASA.
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Program aims to help first-year Indigenous students thrive and connect with language, culture 
By Western Communications, Western News, November 07, 2023
Grants from Parr Centre for Thriving to also support new students’ mental health, wellness
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Animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls: Western study
By Jeff Renaud, Western News, November 07, 2023
Research upends traditional theory that ground hinders animal communications
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Cobalt nanoparticles could become a significant player in the pursuit of clean energy
By T.K. Sham and Ali Feizabadi, The Conversation, November 05, 2023
While platinum makes an efficient catalyst for furl cells, the cost of the precious metal is prohibitive. Western researchers are exploring alternatives and cobalt nanoparticles look promising.
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Dr. Christain Bravo Roman part of panel discussing CPP and Alberta's plan
By Reshmi Nair, CBC News Network, November 04, 2023
On a panel discussion about Alberta leaving the Canada Pension Plan featuring Jennifer Barton, Dr. Christian Bravo and Mark Warbner
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Space mining is getting closer to becoming a reality, and Canada could play a major role
By Nicole Mortillaro, CBC News, November 04, 2023
'This is a future industry that we could own as Canadians,' says one space mining expert
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The Breathing Lands episode of Water Brothers
By Alex Mifflin, TVO Today Docs - YouTube, November 03, 2023
Dr. Brian Branfireun is featured in this episode of Water Brothers discussing his research in the wetlands of northern Ontario and their role is sequestering carbon.
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