Etiket: science
Demystifying science | The impossible reform of the calendar
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers. Posted at 1:17 a.m. Updated at 8:00 a.m. Should we use a universal calendar? Robert Sarrazin There have been many proposals…
The science teacher came back
In August 2001, Sébastien Ouellet began doing what he loves doing most in the world: teaching. Posted at 1:17 a.m. Updated at 6:00 a.m. He remembers, it was Physics 534.…
Demystifying science | Genetically modified trees against fires
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers. Updated yesterday at 7:00 a.m. Is it possible to genetically create a species of trees that would not, or almost not,…
Science in turn knows its metoo
American universities are now avoiding hiring employees who have already been sanctioned for sexual offenses at other educational establishments. How ? Simply by allowing access to part of the candidate’s…
A reform of science that looks like a forced merger
Bill 44 formalizes the transfer of scientific policy to the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, merges the three Quebec Research Funds (FRQ), and modifies the mandate of the chief…
The Science of Eclipses | The duty
The total solar eclipse of April 8 promises to delight the millions of curious people who will mass along the band of totality, from Mexico to the island of Newfoundland,…
Demystifying science | Nuclear power in space?
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers. Published at 1:24 a.m. Updated at 8:00 a.m. Is the use of nuclear power considered for more durable space probes? Bertrand…
the BD High School Students Prize in Bastia and the Taste of Science Prize
Three comic books are in the running for the Prix des Lycéens BD in Bastia and 28 books are to be discovered in the adult and youth categories for the…
“It’s not just the problem of National Education,” says a doctor in political science
Published on 03/27/2024 5:00 p.m. Video length: 12 min Resignation of the principal of the Maurice-Ravel high school: “It’s not just the problem of National Education”, believes a doctor in…
Demystifying science | Why a quantum computer?
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers Posted at 1:48 a.m. Updated at 7:00 a.m. What is a quantum computer used for?— Marie Pepin In the medium term,…
“It’s normal to request expertise regularly to benefit from advances in science,” says the lawyer for Estelle Mouzin’s family.
“Forensic science is evolving at a speed that we cannot imagine when we are not a specialist,” launches Corinne Herrmann on Friday on franceinfo. Published on 03/22/2024 2:25 p.m. Reading…
“Science has progressed, unfortunately mentalities have not,” laments the director of the association
Lack of knowledge of the disease “is an obstacle to controlling the epidemic”, said Florence Thune on Friday on France Inter. Published on 03/22/2024 07:39 Reading time: 2 min The…
Demystifying science | Left-handers more at risk?
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers. Posted at 1:16 a.m. Updated at 7:00 a.m. Is it true that left-handers live shorter lives than right-handers?—Benoit Carbonneau The results…
Women’s Health | Science confirms women’s vision
The page Spotted Montreal, a message board on Facebook which has 25,000 members, is mainly used to report a lost object, to denounce an absurdity or to obtain a recommendation…
“consultation at the humanitarian level no longer exists” between the United States and Israel, believes a political science professor
Published on 03/07/2024 22:49 Update on 07/03/2024 22:55 Video length: 2 min Gaza: “Humanitarian level consultation no longer exists” between the United States and Israel, says a professor of political…
Demystifying science | Ice or water for bread?
Every week, our journalist answers scientific questions from readers. Posted at 1:12 a.m. Updated at 7:00 a.m. To create maximum steam in an oven when baking bread, should you use…
Love of nature at the confluence of science and commitment
This text is part of the special Feminine Leadership notebook The researcher Catherine Alexandra Gagnon recently won first prize Discovery BORÉAS 2023 for an article allowing you to learn more…
“Science concerns us for everything,” says the director of “Point”
Published on 02/28/2024 4:01 p.m. Video duration: 5 min Paris-Saclay Summit: “Science concerns us for everything”, says the director of “Point” Paris-Saclay Summit: “Science concerns us for everything”, says the…
why has the science fiction book “Dune” become cult?
Published on 02/22/2024 9:03 p.m. Video length: 2 min Culture: why has the science fiction book “Dune” become cult? Culture: why has the science fiction book “Dune” become cult? –…
Review of “Dune: Part Two”: Denis Villeneuve signs a great classic of science fiction cinema
Denis Villeneuve wasn’t kidding when he promised a sequel to Dune more ambitious and “more muscular”. At the top of his art, the Quebec filmmaker has surpassed himself by producing…