Mitochondrial transfer is getting far more buzz these days. Mitochondrial transfer or “mitotherapy” for disease & longevity: how much real hope vs. hype?
ipscell.com/2026/09/mito... via @nichecanada.bsky.social #SciComm #science #biology #SciChat

Earth’s deep secret: why your day isn’t quite 24 hours. New research reveals how planetary forces can torque the length of a day by a few milliseconds over time. ualberta.ca/en/news/spot... #AbSci #UAlberta #physics #science #SciChat

Fascinated by evolution and driven by curiosity, Malik studies everything from viruses to Drosophila and, like his research subjects, is constantly reinventing himself. www.the-scientist.com/then-and-now... #biology #palaeontology #science #SciChat

By listening carefully to both science & the people who know these waters best, we gain a clearer understanding of the challenges we face # the opportunities we have to protect our waters. waterportal.ca/water-connec... #ecology #environment #CdnSci #science #SciChat

Two new large stick insect species have been identified by Australian researchers, in a discovery they say illustrates how little we still understand about insect diversity. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #entomology #biology #science #wildlife #SciChat

Research shows Canadian musicians are feeling increasingly hostile toward the tech industry & advances like generative #AI, which are devaluing art & making it harder to gain listeners & earn money from music. phys.org/news/2026-09... via @sciencex.bsky.social #AbSci #science #SciChat

There is growing concern that AI can blunt memory and reasoning. But science shows ways to keep the brain sharp. nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com #AI #education #psychology #science #SciChat

Scientists have discovered Canada’s first dinosaur tracks from a rarely documented Cretaceous age in northeastern British Columbia. scitechdaily.com/scientists-d... #palaeontology #science #CdnSci #biology #SciChat

Slime Chemistry - Determine the best recipe for your own homemade slime by changing the amount of a key ingredient & by observing physical properties. www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair... via @sciencebuddies.bsky.social #STEM #SciEd #StudentProjects #science #SciChat

Researchers recorded footage of wild chimps in Senegal showing youngsters how to use sticks to fish out ants & how to smash baobab fruit against rocks to open it. www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/c... via @smithsonianmag.bsky.social #biology #Primatology #science #SciChat

Today (22 September) marks the birthday of Michael Faraday, a chemist and physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electrochemistry. compoundchem.com/2026/09/22/f... via
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A simple discovery at home inspired a teenager to create a water system that could change how we think about access to this vital resource in dry regions. dailygalaxy.com/2026/09/teen... #STEM #SciEd #science #SciChat

It's almost the end of September. Where are all the hurricanes? 'The odds of getting anything substantial out of the deep tropics are pretty low,' says one hurricane expert. www.cbc.ca/news/science... #environment #ClimateScience #environment #ecology #science #SciChat

“A serious El Niño caught the world off guard in 1982, when reliable early-warning systems barely existed.” www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com #ClimateScience #environment #ecology #science #SciChat

For the first time in more than 100 years, scientists have identified a new species of wild cat (Tiny Tilcayo). smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/m... via
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Carleton scientists in collaboration with researchers at the U of Ottawa, the U of Alberta & the U of BC, have found new insights into how environmental exposures may contribute to type 2 diabetes. science.carleton.ca/story/carlet... #biology #CdnSci #medicine #science #SciChat

Young poplar trees can sense bends in their stems and straighten them by changing where they grow wood that pulls like a muscle. scitechdaily.com/scientists-d... #botany #biomechanics #agriculture #science #SciChAt

Climate losses extend beyond property and income. Policymakers need ways to assess what people value, experience and ultimately stand to lose. www.nature.com/articles/d41... via @nature.com #ClimateChange #SciComm #environment #science #SciChat

University of Alberta nanoparticle researchers are excited about a breakthrough that could improve how Alzheimer’s disease is treated. ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art... #nanotechnology #UAlberta #AbSci #science #SciChat

The Life and Work of H.G. Wells - The prolific author of 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds' thoughtco.com/hg-wells-bio... #history #STEAM #SciChat