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Expert: Mobile games that target children

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:52:18 +0000

A report released yesterday by an inter-university team of researchers has found that none of the mobile games intended for children under the age of 13 fully comply with Quebec, Canadian or U.S. laws on the protection of children's data.

This ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� expert was part of the research team and can discuss this topic:

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� team pinpoints where a type of cell death begins

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

A team at ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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 ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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

Collaboration on Advanced Air Mobility with ��Ǿ�Ʒ��-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 ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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 ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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.

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

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

The ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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.

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 ��Ǿ�Ʒ��’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)

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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, ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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.

Study raises red flags about BPA replacements

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:46:31 +0000

Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging can trigger potentially harmful effects in human ovarian cells, according to ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers.

A new study examined several chemicals commonly used in price stickers on packaged meat, fish, cheese and produce found early signs of potential toxicity.

Researchers delve into how gaslighting works

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:58:17 +0000

Gaslighting could happen to anyone who trusts the wrong person, a ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researcher says.

Willis Klein, a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology, was part of a team from ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� and the University of Toronto that developed a new theoretical model with which to understand how manipulators are able to make their targets question their sense of reality over a period of time.

��Ǿ�Ʒ�� researchers launch intersex health communication guide

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:56:18 +0000

Researchers at ��Ǿ�Ʒ��’s Centre of Genomics and Policy (CGP) have launched a first-of-its-kind guide to help Canadian health-care providers offer more inclusive, respectful and affirming care to intersex adults.

Experts: Rocky Mountain spotted fever

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:36:52 +0000

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 ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� 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)

Expert: Suicide prevention

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:11:02 +0000

Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. A new World Health Organization report underscores the urgency of suicide prevention, estimating that 727,000 people died by suicide in 2021 alone.

Expert: Ocean floor temperature increases

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:17:29 +0000

The 2025 Ocean State Report from the Copernicus Marine Service, a European Union ocean monitoring organization, has found that sea floor temperatures off the coast of Nova Scotia have risen at twice the rate of surface temperatures over 30 years. Researchers say the rapid warming rate is a result of changes to the climate, including more acute marine heat waves and fewer periods of colder weather.