Science & Technology Ancient DNA reveals 1,000 years of human-environment interactions at Crawford Lake Ancient DNA trapped in sedimentary layers of the Milton lake reveals a rich history of human interaction with the local ecosystem, from pre-colonial Indigenous agriculture to the industrial revolution. September 10, 2026
Energy & Sustainability From forests to farms to cities: Long-term Canadian environmental data informs global climate science For over twenty years, Altaf Arain has been researching how forests and agricultural crops can act as carbon sinks and mitigate the effects of climate change. His team’s work has been used to inform Canada’s climate policy and guided hundreds of researchers worldwide. September 9, 2026
Health & Medicine McMaster researchers uncover mechanism behind dangerous blood-clotting disorder The McMaster team identified a hidden mechanism that controls whether a blood protein remains harmless or becomes the target of clot-causing antibodies. September 11, 2026
Health & Medicine Analysis: A big assumption has kept women out of health and fitness studies for years. What if it’s wrong? The assumption that has kept women out of so many physiology studies for years — uncertainty about potential fluctuations due to menstrual cycles or hormonal birth control — turns out to be incorrect, writes expert Maureen MacDonald. September 8, 2026