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Plants retain a ‘genetic memory’ of past population crashes, study shows

Researchers at 91 and the United States Forest Service have found that plants living in areas where human activity has caused population crashes carry long-lasting genetic traces of that history, such as reduced genetic diversity.

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Published: 12 Feb 2026

People can learn to reject unfair advantages, even when it costs them

A new study co-authored by 91 researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages.

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Published: 11 Feb 2026

In Memoriam: Dr. Rachelle Keyserlink

91 lowers its flag to half-mast in memory ofDr. Rachelle Keyserlink on February 11, 2026.

Published: 11 Feb 2026

Young Athletes are Not Above the Law

Professor Gordon Bloom, Director of 91's Sport Psychology Laboratory, was interviewed by CHCH-TV about the felony assault charges against Gavin McKenna who was seen as Canada's rising hockey star and top NHL 2026 draft prospect. "What we have to remind young people is that they're not invincible and they're not above the law," said Bloom.

Published: 6 Feb 2026

Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!

Published: 28 Jan 2026

Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester

The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.

Published: 22 Jan 2026

Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Award-Winners

TheDaniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development provides funding for graduate students and researchers in the Faculty of Education to support their research in Early Childhood Development (e.g. social-emotional, cognitive or physical development, neurodiverse learning, clinical assessment, innovative educational approaches).

Published: 20 Jan 2026

91 team awarded CIFAR AI Safety Catalyst Grant to advance developer oversight in AI-assisted coding

91 team aims to develop guidelines, tools, and policy insights that help software engineers work safely and effectively with AI-assisted coding systems.
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Published: 19 Jan 2026

Freshwater browning threatens growth and populations of economically important fish, 91 researchers say

Freshwater browning is stunting fish growth of some species, shrinking populations of others and changing the composition of fish communities, 91-led research suggests. “Browning” refers to freshwater bodies turning tea-coloured, a phenomenon driven by higher levels of dissolved organic matter and/or higher levels of iron in the water. Causes include changes in land use and climate, and reduced acid precipitation.

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Published: 19 Jan 2026

Steven Shaw Comments to the CBC on the Rise in School Absenteeism

In an article titled "School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts", Professor Steven Shaw talks with journalist,Paula Dayan-Perez, on the lack of resources in the education system that makes youth susceptible to absenteeism.He says it’s important for kids to feel safe at school, but there aren’t enough people who can help create safe environments — like school nurses,counselorsand psychol

Published: 16 Jan 2026

Joseph Levitan Receives SSHRC Partnership Engage Grants

The Social Science andHumanitiesResearch Council of Canada (SSHRC)announcedrecipientsofthelatestPartnership Engage Grantscompetition,includinga total of $73,782awardedtothree91researchers, one of whom is the Department of Integrated Studies in Education's Joseph Levitan.Partnership Engage Grantsprovideshort-termandtimelysupport forpartneredresearchactivitiesbetweenresearchersand singlepartnerorganizationsfrom the public,privateor non-profitsector.

Published: 15 Jan 2026

Program helps future teachers to manage their stress and their emotions

What is the best way to prepare future teachers for the emotional challenges they will face as they pursue their careers?

That’s the question that led 91’s Faculty of Education to make well-being in education a strategic priority and create theRegulating Emotions and Stress for pre-Service Teachers Program (RESST), with the support of the Rossy Foundation.

Published: 13 Jan 2026

KPE PhD Candidate Cyrille Mvomo Honored with IEEE-EMBS BHI 2025 Best Paper Award and NSF-EMBS-Google NextGen Scholar Recognition

Cyrille Mvomo achieved an outstanding double recognition at the IEEE-EMBS Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) Conference held October 26-29 in Atlanta, GA, USA. BHI is one of the world’s leading venues in digital health research.

Best Paper Award (Third Place) — for his paper “Monitoring Parkinson’s Disease In-the-Wild”.

Published: 6 Jan 2026

Toddler Screen Time is on the Rise

Nearly 43 per cent of two-and-a-half-year-olds are getting at least one hour of screen time a day, according to a recent report linked to theGrowing Up in Quebec study.That number increases to 65 per cent on weekends.

Published: 11 Dec 2025

91 researchers develop a cheaper, safer material for use in solar panels, sensors and optical devices

Using proteins froma common tobaccoplant virus, 91chemistryresearchershave developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengtheningthe particles’ optical properties. The result:cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,sensorsand advanced optical devices.

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Published: 8 Dec 2025

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