Etiket: research
Why the release of the first image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy is historic for space research
His name is Sagittarius A* (or Sgr A*). It’s the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and it now has a face. Three years after the…
Impact of the seal population | Research is needed
(Corner Brook) The federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans says more research is needed on the impact of the seal population on East Coast fish stocks. Posted at 1:53 p.m.…
In Cuba, research continues under the rubble of the hotel
Four days after the accidental gas explosion that blew up Havana’s iconic Saratoga hotel, killing at least 42 people, Cuban rescue workers continued to search through the rubble on Tuesday.…
The SQ increases its forest research resources
Faced with a dramatic increase in disappearances in the forest in recent years, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is significantly increasing its resources dedicated to search and rescue operations, in…
[Opinion] Precarious and invisible research professionals
Beyond the professor/student/postdoctoral researcher trio, university research is based on a fourth protagonist, highly qualified personnel, but very precarious and totally ignored. In a recent article, journalist Stéphane Baillargeon highlighted…
Sanofi’s failure to find a vaccine is linked to its divestment “in research and development”
“Sanofi has rather disinvested in research and development compared to competitors”explained on Wednesday May 4 on franceinfo Frédéric Bizard, professor of economics at ESCP Business School, founding president of the…
First report on Law 79 | Research to clarify the fate of 55 Aboriginal children
(Quebec) Quebec is conducting research to clarify the death or disappearance of 55 Aboriginal children, including 24 Atikamekw and 23 Innu. These first official data come from the first report…
CHUM | Guy Lafleur raised $1.5 million for cancer research
Guy Lafleur’s accomplishments were not limited to the rink: in the last years of his life, the hockey legend used his notoriety to advance cancer research. Posted at 4:20 p.m.…
End of Research Section: the finale is a huge hit on TF1!
A page turns for TF1 viewers who followed the series assiduously Research Section. On Thursday April 21, 2022, the first channel broadcast the double episode entitled New start, which put…
Research section stops: Fabienne Carat and Linda Hardy, radiant and accomplices for the grand finale
It’s almost the big day! Thursday April 21, 2022 will be broadcast on TF1 on very last episode of the series Research section. After 14 successful seasons, a final point…
Research in natural sciences | Record donation of 159 million to the University of Montreal
The University of Montreal and the Courtois Foundation announce a record donation: 159 million for research in the natural sciences. This is the largest donation ever made in this sector…
Hydrocarbons | Quebec adopts the law that puts an end to research and exploitation
(Quebec) Bill 21 which compensates oil and gas companies up to 100 million was adopted Tuesday by the National Assembly. Updated yesterday at 9:11 p.m. Patrice Bergeron The Canadian Press…
Hydrocarbons | Quebec Passes Law Putting an End to Research and Exploration
(Quebec) The bill which compensates oil and gas companies up to 100 million was adopted Tuesday by the National Assembly. Posted at 3:13 p.m. Updated at 4:06 p.m. Patrice Bergeron…
Research section stops: behind the scenes of the breathtaking finale unveiled by Xavier Deluc
The end of Research section fast approaching. It’s the April 21, 2022 that TF1 will broadcast the last episode, after fourteen seasons of good and loyal service. On this occasion,…
RNA research pioneer Sidney Altman is dead
Dr. Sidney Altman, joint winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989 for his work on RNA, died on April 5 at the age of 82. Born in Montreal,…
[Idées] Canada Research Chairs and University Autonomy
It is curious to note that on the occasion of the announcement of a competition to fill a post of professor of biology at Laval University, some elected officials suddenly…
Russians overwhelmingly approve of Vladimir Putin’s action, according to Levada research institute
The results are striking. According to a poll published Thursday, March 31 by Levada, the most serious Russian survey institute, the approval rate of Russians for the action of their…
Russians overwhelmingly approve of Vladimir Putin’s action, according to Levada research institute
The results are striking. According to a poll published Thursday, March 31 by Levada, the most serious Russian survey institute, the approval rate of Russians for the action of their…
Quebec budget | Please protect independent research!
In 1987, the Cancer Research Society allowed me to complete my training by granting me a scholarship. When I had just finished a bachelor’s degree and started my training in…
Malaria | International research project gives new hope
(Montreal) A mosquito net coated with a new insecticide that prevents mosquitoes from flying has reduced the incidence of malaria in children by about 40%, according to a new project…