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Study from Laval University | Junk food marketing should be banned where children can be exposed to it
Canada should ban the marketing of junk food wherever children can be exposed to it, suggests a new study unveiled by researchers at Laval University. Posted at 7:21 a.m. Jean-Benoit…
The French are in good health compared to their neighbors, according to a study carried out before the Covid-19 pandemic
Researchers confirm in particular that they are less affected by cardiovascular pathologies compared to other Western European countries. Published on 03/20/2024 12:51 Update on 03/20/2024 1:39 p.m. Reading time: 1…
Minimum sentences against repeat offenders had only a “weak deterrent effect”, according to a study
These penalties, implemented from 2007 to 2014, did not prevent those who had committed a first offense from committing a second, according to the Public Policy Institute. Published on 03/19/2024…
VIDEO. Study shows bumblebees can pass on skills
Published on 03/18/2024 22:08 Update on 03/18/2024 22:26 Video length: 1 min Science: study shows bumblebees can pass on their skills Focus, Monday March 18, on the extraordinary powers of…
VIDEO. Study shows bumblebees can pass on skills
Published on 03/18/2024 22:08 Update on 03/18/2024 22:26 Video length: 1 min Science: study shows bumblebees can pass on their skills Focus, Monday March 18, on the extraordinary powers of…
Asian elephants bury and mourn their dead babies, study says
In several cases studied in India, the herd carried the dead baby elephant by its trunk and legs before burying it on its back. And in one case, elephants trumpeted…
The tramway, more efficient than a light metro in eastern Montreal, according to a study
A tramway in eastern Montreal, in addition to being much less expensive than an automatic light metro, would be advantageous for users in terms of travel time. This is the…
our voice changes when we don’t get enough sleep, study finds
A third of French people are sleep deprived, which is not always perceptible in the tone of their voice and the rate of speech. Published on 03/15/2024 08:36 Update on…
Ontario study | Teenage pregnancy can significantly reduce a mother’s life expectancy
Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die before age 31 than those who did not have a teen pregnancy, says Ontario study that calls for more…
four years after confinement, 41% of students present depressive symptoms, according to a study
The mental health of young people has worsened since confinement, according to a study by the University of Bordeaux, revealed by France Inter on Thursday. Published on 03/14/2024 08:29 Reading…
study suggests changing the sound of alarms in hospitals
What if the sound environment changed in hospitals? Replacing the annoying “beeps” of alarms with distinct, more pleasant sounds would make them more identifiable. Published on 03/13/2024 12:56 Update on…
nearly one in two executives would resign if teleworking was eliminated, according to a study
Four years after forced teleworking during confinement due to Covid-19, remote working has become common practice, according to a study by Apec (the Association for Executive Employment), published Tuesday. Published…
The right dosage of water at the start is an essential element in baking bread, according to a study
Researchers from INRAE have managed to better unravel the mystery of successful bread baking. The findings of their study may be useful to the food industry. Published on 02/29/2024 07:53…
a study demonstrates the effectiveness of natural predators as an alternative to pesticides
This study highlights “biocontrol” and natural mechanisms to allow farmers to fight pests without using pesticides. Published on 08/03/2024 12:28 Reading time: 1 min A tractor sprays products on a…
Deep-sea sharks threatened by overfishing, study warns
Professor Nick Dulvy remembers the collapse of the northern cod fishery in 1992. Published yesterday at 4:44 p.m. Darryl Greer The Canadian Press “It’s been nothing short of a social…
Study on urbanization and climate change | Montreal at the top of a sad list
In Eastern Canada, which city is most severely affected by the climate due to its urbanization? Everything indicates that Montreal wins this sad ranking, according to a Canadian study. Posted…
whales threatened with extinction, according to a study
The number of whales has fallen by 20% in the North Pacific and Australian researchers blame climate change for disrupting the marine ecosystem. Published on 01/03/2024 11:34 Update on 01/03/2024…
Fractures are nothing common for seniors, says a new study
Fractures are not trivial for seniors, recalls a new study led by a researcher from Laval University, since they are associated with a very high risk of mortality during the…
painting cows as zebras protects them from insects, study finds
This is the very serious conclusion of a team of researchers from Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. And because zebra cows are less stressed by flies and horseflies, they are also more…
Asian elephants bury and mourn their dead babies, study says
In several cases studied in India, the herd carried the dead baby elephant by its trunk and legs before burying it on its back. And in one case, elephants trumpeted…