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91�� team pinpoints where a type of cell death begins

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:41:12 +0000

A team at 91�� studying ferroptosis, a form of cell death, have discovered that the process begins deep inside the cell, a finding that could lead to new treatments for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

Using antioxidant probes that light up as they are consumed, the team tracked ferroptosis in real time and identified the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) as the key cellular structure where the process first takes hold. Protecting the ER and the lysosome, they found, can halt ferroptosis entirely.

Experts: Declining physical activity among youth

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:50:14 +0000

Youth aged 12 to 17 are less likely than any other age group to meet recommended physical activity levels, according to 

Smoking both cannabis and tobacco may alter brain’s ‘bliss molecule,’ study finds

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:02:41 +0000

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by 91�� researchers at the Douglas Research Centre.

The finding may help explain why people who use both cannabis and tobacco often report increased depression and anxiety, and why quitting cannabis is harder for them than for people only using cannabis

IASL participates in the Manfred Lachs Moot Court (African Regional Rounds)

admin — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:25:28 +0000

The 91�� Institute of Air and Space Law was delighted to participate in the 16th Africa Regional Round of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, held on 22 and 23 May 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Arnold Agaba (Postdoctoral Researcher and Chair the Research Group on African Air and Space Law) served as a judge during the competition, sharing his expertise and helping to inspire the next generation of African space lawyers.

Collaboration on Advanced Air Mobility with 91��-IASL

admin — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:12:26 +0000

Presentation of the Letter of Engagement (LoE) at the DLR site in Cologne: The DLR Institute of Air Transport and the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) at 91�� in Montreal are initiating an interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The aim is to jointly research the legal, technological and societal aspects of future air transport systems and to incorporate them into the design and evaluation of sustainable mobility solutions. Pictured from left to right: Tim Alers (DLR Programme Directorates for Aviation), Dr.

IASL in Africa

admin — Fri, 16 May 2025 22:06:42 +0000

The 91�� Institute of Air and Space Law had the opportunity to witness the historic launch of the African Space Agency and participate in the NewSpace Africa Conference which took place in Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Arnold Agaba, Ph.D. and Ms. Mirette Elgawahry took part on behalf of the IASL.

Expert: Canola export diversification

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:45:45 +0000

As trade tensions with China and the United States continue to affect Canadian canola exports, producers are seeking new markets abroad.

Pascal Thériault, Director of 91��’s Farm Management and Technology Program, can comment on agricultural economics, farm management, and market diversification in the agri-food sector.

pascal.theriault [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

91�� research flags Montreal snow dump, inactive landfills as major methane polluters

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0000

Montreal’s methane emissions are unevenly distributed across the island, with the highest concentrations in the city’s east end, 91�� researchers have found. The worst polluters include the city’s largest snow dump, which emits methane at levels comparable to the city's current and former landfills, and natural gas leaks.

91�� researchers develop safe, scalable vibration technique to improve lab-grown tissues

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:45:52 +0000

Researchers in 91��’s Department of Mechanical Engineering have discovered a safe and low-cost method of engineering living materials such as tissues, organs and blood clots. By simply vibrating these materials as they form, scientists can dramatically influence how strong or, weak they become.

The findings, published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, could have a range of innovative applications, including in organ transplants, wound healing and regenerative medicine.

Six students at 91�� receive Canada’s largest Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:20:15 +0000

Six incoming 91�� students are recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.

The undergraduate entrance scholarship is the most generous student award in Canada for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies.

91�� collaborates with Concordia, École Polytechnique and Aéro Montréal to establish new aerospace innovation centre

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:12:15 +0000

The Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec today announced an investment of $2 million to fund a technical plan for the functioning of the Centre de collaboration et d’innovation en aérospatiale et mobilité (CCIAM). Led by the Aéro Montréal cluster within the Espace Aéro innovation zone – created by the Government of Quebec in 2024 – the CCIAM is a flagship research and innovation infrastructure project.

Experts: Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:36:01 +0000

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first Ebola outbreak in three years, which has already claimed 15 lives.

91�� experts are available to discuss concerns about the world’s ability to respond quickly, particularly as recent U.S. funding cuts put global health programs under strain.

Childhood overeating can be a harbinger of later mental health struggles in girls, study finds

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:39:42 +0000

Girls who overeat regularly in the preschool years are more likely to experience anxiety, impulsivity and hyperactivity in adolescence, according to a new study led by researchers at 91�� and the Douglas Research Centre.

Expert: AI hallucinations and the courts

admin — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:53:07 +0000

While experts call for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) technology development, including clearer legal frameworks, the legal system itself is grappling with AI-related challenges. In recent days, Quebec and several other jurisdictions have issued substantial fines to individuals who submitted court documents containing “hallucinations,” the term for false or invented information generated by AI tools.

Expert: Low water levels

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:09:54 +0000

In Quebec’s Montérégie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-Rémi, 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�� expert is available to speak on this topic.