Archives — September 2026

Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found. The work centers on the intestinal microbiome, which harbors bacterial species that co-evolved with humans to live in the digestive tract, help digest food, and support the immune system. Antibiotics, among the most prescribed drugs globally, are known to eliminate helpful bacteria alongside harmful species, in some cases letting harmful ones dominate.

NASA, CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and the German Aerospace Center signed a joint statement of intent to begin coordinated, preparatory work toward an Earth-based demonstrator to learn how to grow crops on the Moon, which will be essential to helping astronauts go farther and stay longer in space. The Lunar Agriculture Module-Ground Test Demonstrator aims to develop the technologies needed to grow space crops and study how they perform under atmospheres and controlled environments similar to those expected during missions at Moon Base. Through Moon Base, NASA and its partners will build the infrastructure to support an enduring human presence near the Moon's South Pole, advancing science and technology while preparing for future human missions to Mars.

Authority Acquisition's new guide explains how ChatGPT recommends businesses based on discoverable published content, not paid placement, and outlines steps for expert businesses to improve AI search visibility. Torrance, United States, September 30, 2026 -- Authority Acquisition, a firm that helps expert businesses build the systems behind their expertise, has published a guide explaining what determines whether ChatGPT recommends a business. The guide addresses a common misconception: that paid placement, secret prompts, or guaranteed submissions can secure a mention. According to the guide, ChatGPT can only recommend what it can find published on the open web. The full guide is available at https://authorityacquisition.co/mc/013The distinction between paid influence and genuine discoverability matters because OpenAI has drawn a line between the two. OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States in February 2026, and has since expanded to additional countries.

Vision loss can affect far more than sight. When vision is at risk, people worry about losing the things that matter most – the everyday moments, independence and connections that give life meaning. As retinal disease continues to rise worldwide, advancing new therapies for irreversible vision loss remains a key focus for Astellas. In this conversation, Jotaro Suzuki, Primary Focus Lead, Blindness & Regeneration, and Marci English, Head of BioPharma and Ophthalmology Development, discuss how ophthalmology innovation is evolving and what it takes to translate scientific breakthroughs into meaningful patient impact.

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This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2026 shows a scene at a press conference held by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang) BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) announced on Tuesday the launch of a new program aimed at achieving breakthroughs at the frontiers of science and producing major original research achievements in key fields.

Early partnership creates both greater predictability and better outcomes for projects, Métis communities, and Canada. Métis governments must be at the table while national priorities, legislation, policies, and projects are being developed, writes Métis National Council president Victoria Pruden, centre. Photograph courtesy of the Métis National Council

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Youth Science Canada recognizes the incredible successes of Gurnoor Kaur, a Waterloo, Ont., Grade 12 student and Liam Desré, a Grade 10 student from Kingston, Ont., who won top honours at the 37th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), held September 22 to 27, 2026, in Kiel, Germany. The two Canadian students presented their STEM projects alongside 140 young researchers from nearly 40 countries. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Canada has won two EUCYS Core Prizes, an achievement unmatched by any other country over that period. CWSF alums Liam Desré (left) and Gurnoor Kaur (right) proudly display their core prize awards at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists held September 22-27, 2026, in Kiel, Germany.

Let's Talk Science and Logics Academy are continuing their longstanding partnership creating engaging, technology-driven STEM learning experiences for students. Tomatosphere Adventure in Minecraft, developed in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), offers "hands-on" opportunities for students to understand the essentials of plant biology and space science. This immersive digital experience, featuring avatars of CSA astronauts Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Gibbons, allows students to explore STEM concepts in an engaging and interactive format. With astronaut Joshua Kutryk scheduled to be aboard the International Space Station this fall and winter, a new opportunity to connect classrooms directly with the Canadian Space Agency has been developed. Educators who register for Let's Talk Science's Future of Food programs by October 19, including Tomatosphere Adventure in Minecraft, will have a chance to be selected for a special space-to-Earth connection with Joshua on December 2, 2026. One school will be selected to host the national broadcast live from their school, giving those students the opportunity to ask Joshua questions while he is in orbit.

The chemicals inside everyday plastic products, from food containers and coffee cups to children's toys, threaten human health on a vast scale, and almost none are controlled, according to a new report and film from the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF). The findings make the case for a world where the products we use every day are safe by design; today, they are not. EJF's research assessed the chemicals used in plastics and found that 92.8% of those studied present a high risk to human health. These chemicals have been linked to cancer, infertility, heart disease and lower IQ in children, yet more than half, 54.2% of the high-risk chemicals identified, are regulated neither at the international level nor in any of the four places reviewed: the European Union, Japan, South Korea and the US state of California.

Hurricane Nolo became the fourth named system to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and large waves to Hawaii this hurricane season. Its lifecycle was more interesting than the others. GenesisHurricane Nolo actually has a more unique story than most tropical systems. It was actually first monitored way back on September 8 as a low area of development. The map below shows the yellow blob that would eventually become Nolo, but we have to a wait a while to see the name. This is the East Pacific just before 8 a.m. on September 8. The yellow area would eventually become Nolo, but a lot of time would have to pass before then. By 2 p.m. PDT on September 13, Tropical Depression Fifteen-E formed in the East Pacific. But the system didn't last long. Just two days later, the tropical depression lost its organization due to moving into higher shear. Shear, or changes in wind speed and direction as you move higher in the atmosphere, hinders tropical development, so this system fell apart and was no longer receiving advisories from the National Hurricane Center on September 15 at 8 p.m. Tropical Depression Fifteen-E first formed on September 13 but then dissipated just two days later.

School is back in session, but it feels like we’re in a semester abroad. September’s trade story wasn’t really about tariffs, trade disputes or negotiations. It was about relationships: who’s getting closer, who’s on a break and who’s looking for new people to hang out with.

Officials discovered over two dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since 2022. THE TAKEAWAYOver two dozen trees have been poisoned with diesel fuel since 2022. The trees are cumulatively worth over $300,000. There is a hefty reward being offered for the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible. INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Valuable tees continue to die off at Burnt Cedar Beach in Nevada after an unknown person poisoned multiple trees in the area. Officials have discovered over a dozen trees, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, have been poisoned since May 26, according to the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID). Because of this, local officials are resorting to alternative methods to find out who has been poisoning trees at Burnt Cedar Beach in Nevada. FALL HUNTING GUIDE 2026: THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT, WHEN SEASONS BEGIN AND WHAT ANIMALS ARE IN SEASONThe IVGID is offering a $25,000 reward, and an additional $122,000 is being offered from a group of private donors for any information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible for destroying these trees.

Stand Together Ventures Lab is an investor in Aura Health and Manifest, and is a part of the Stand Together community. Stress doesn’t wait for a therapy appointment. Neither does the racing mind that keeps someone awake at 2 a.m., nor the anxiety that hits before a big meeting. Increasingly, people are looking for real-time, personalized support in those moments. Often, they’re looking to their phones to provide it.

The Mark Carney Liberal government has announced sweeping changes to Section 107 of Canada’s Labour Code to restrict the right of workers to strike as part of the omnibus Bill C-39 introduced on…

Le gouvernement libéral de Mark Carney a annoncé des changements majeurs à l’article 107 du Code canadien du travail visant à restreindre le droit de grève des travailleurs et travailleuses dans le…

Hurricane Polo blasts across Mexico, moisture fueling dangerous flood threat across US Southwest Hurricane Polo made landfall as a Category 2 storm on Baja California Sur, Mexico, late Monday. Polo is bringing damaging wind gusts and life-threatening flash flooding to the region, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is forecast to make a second landfall in mainland Mexico later Tuesday after tracking over the Gulf of California. In addition, moisture from Hurricane Polo is fueling life-threatening flooding across the southwestern U. S. The Southwestern U. S. is set for wet, nasty storm conditions this week as Tropical Storms Polo and Rachel threaten the region with flooding. A major flood threat over the next few days will plague the Southwest as tropical moisture from Polo and Rachel surges northward from Mexico. TIMELINE: WHEN WILL DANGEROUS, TROPICALLY ENHANCED FLOODING REACH THE SOUTHWEST, SOUTHERN PLAINS AND MIDWEST? On Tuesday, a surge of tropical moisture will target the Southwest across Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, with 1 to 2 inches of rain, and over 2 inches for the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.