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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. ĢƵ experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, electric vehicle design, materials engineering and fire risk mitigation. 

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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’s 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.

Classified as: Richard Léveillé, Faculty of Science, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences
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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 ĢƵ are available to comment:

Classified as: Daiva Nielsen, Ma’n H. Zawati, Department of Medicine, School of Human Nutrition, Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy, Faculty of Law
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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.

Classified as: marie-claude geoffroy, Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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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.

ĢƵ 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.

Classified as: joanne liu, Prativa Baral, Department of Global and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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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’état and reclaim power following his loss of the 2022 election. The verdict and sentencing phase of the trial is now beginning. 

This ĢƵ expert can talk about Bolsonaro’s trial; the legacy of dictatorships in Brazil; the effects of U.S tariffs against Brazil; and human rights and amnesty. 

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Published on: 3 Sep 2025

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 ĢƵ expert is available to speak on this topic.

Classified as: Chandra Madramootoo
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Published on: 28 Aug 2025

Canada’s 2023 wildfire season caused the country’s 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.

Classified as: Jean Bourbeau, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, ĢƵ Health Centre
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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.

Classified as: Christopher Labos, Carolyn Baglole
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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 ĢƵ 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)

Classified as: Virginie Millien, Department of Biology, Redpath Museum, Ticks
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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. 

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Published on: 18 Aug 2025

With the first day of school fast approaching, ĢƵ 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 ĢƵ 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.

Classified as: Areesha Moiz, Mark Eisenberg, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lady Davis Institute at the Jewish General Hospital
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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 ĢƵ experts are available to comment:

Classified as: Rex Brynen, Jennifer Turnbull, department of political science, Department of Pediatrics
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Published on: 30 Jul 2025

The International Court of Justice ruled today that countries must act on the “urgent and existential threat” of climate change. The advisory opinion, backed by all 15 of the court’s judges, potentially opens the door to further legal action by states that seek to hold other states accountable. 

This ĢƵ expert is available to comment: 

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Published on: 23 Jul 2025

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