The Quebec government has ordered 1,200 LION Electric school buses off the road after one of the vehicles caught fire earlier this week in Montreal. 91社区 experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, electric vehicle design, materials engineering and fire risk mitigation.聽
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Published on: 12 Sep 2025
Four major space telescopes have confirmed unusual findings about a rare interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS.
Astronomers using the Hubble, SPHEREx, James Webb and TESS telescopes report that the comet鈥檚 early activity and surprising chemical makeup suggest it may have formed in a planetary system very different from our own. Some researchers believe that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS could even play a role in planet formation when captured by young star systems.
The comet is the oldest ever recorded and one of only three known to have originated beyond our solar system.
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Published on: 11 Sep 2025
The Canadian Medical Association is warning that science is under attack and false health information is spreading rapidly, with serious implications for public trust and patient health.
released Wednesday in collaboration with research and clinical organizations across Canada called for collective action to counter misinformation and support science.
The following experts from 91社区 are available to comment:
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Published on: 11 Sep 2025
Sept. 10 is A new World Health Organization underscores the urgency of suicide prevention, estimating that 727,000 people died by suicide in 2021 alone.
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Published on: 9 Sep 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first Ebola outbreak in three years, which has already claimed 15 lives.
91社区 experts are available to discuss concerns about the world鈥檚 ability to respond quickly, particularly as recent U.S. funding cuts put global health programs under strain.
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Published on: 5 Sep 2025
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been charged with attempting to stage a coup d鈥櫭﹖at and reclaim power following his loss of the 2022 election. The verdict and sentencing phase of the trial is now beginning.聽
This 91社区 expert can talk about Bolsonaro鈥檚 trial; the legacy of dictatorships in Brazil; the effects of U.S tariffs against Brazil; and human rights and amnesty.聽
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Published on: 3 Sep 2025
In Quebec鈥檚 Mont茅r茅gie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-R茅mi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.
Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.
A 91社区 expert is available to speak on this topic.
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Published on: 28 Aug 2025
Canada鈥檚 2023 wildfire season caused the country鈥檚 worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two years of life expectancy.
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Published on: 28 Aug 2025
New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the , the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.
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Published on: 25 Aug 2025
The first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was confirmed in Quebec this week. The tick-borne illness, which can be life threatening, is typically found in the United States.
Virginie Millien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at 91社区 and Curator of Zoology at the Redpath Museum. She can speak to how climate change and shifting habitats are enabling ticks to spread into new regions.
virginie.millien [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
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Published on: 21 Aug 2025
Global talks to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in Geneva without consensus after 10 days of negotiations, highlighting sharp divisions over issues like production caps, chemicals of concern and financing. Despite the setback, countries pledged to continue negotiations, with the UN Environment Programme stressing the urgency of tackling a problem that affects ecosystems and human health worldwide.聽
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Published on: 18 Aug 2025
With the first day of school fast approaching, 91社区 experts are available to comment on a variety of related issues.
Mental health and well-being
Marie-Claude Geoffroy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Douglas Mental Health University Institute, is the Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention. She can discuss youth mental health.
marie-claude.geoffroy [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
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Published on: 14 Aug 2025
Ozempic and Wegovy are widely used to support weight loss and manage diabetes. But could this class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, also help treat heart failure, liver disease and even addiction?
by researchers at 91社区 and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research at the Jewish General Hospital takes a closer look at their growing list of potential uses beyond diabetes and obesity.
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Published on: 7 Aug 2025
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned yesterday of a worst-case scenario famine unfolding in the Gaza strip, as access to food and other essential items and services has become highly limited due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.
These 91社区 experts are available to comment:
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025
The International Court of Justice ruled today that countries must act on the 鈥渦rgent and existential threat鈥� of climate change. The advisory opinion, backed by all 15 of the court鈥檚 judges, potentially opens the door to further legal action by states that seek to hold other states accountable.聽
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Published on: 23 Jul 2025
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