Québec Science - July - August 2023

Vélo Québec publishes guides and maps for discovering cycling routes in Quebec, as well as books on sport, training, nutrition and travel stories written by specialists and enthusiasts.

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WHEN'S THE NEXT SUPERNOVA IN OUR GALAXY?

Supernovas are one of the most violent cataclysms in the Universe. Live observation in our own galaxy could unlock their mysteries.

Healing a river

Ten years after the Lac-Mégantic disaster, has the Chaudière fully recovered?

Medical cannabis at an impasse

While it's easier than ever to get a joint at your local SQDC, it's not looking good for medical cannabis research.

Butterflies eat at noon

The Grand Vivarium of the Insectarium de Montréal is not only a wonderful place for tourists, but also a laboratory for scientists.

The mosquito factory

To counter several tropical diseases, an astonishing strategy is being tested in Colombia: releasing mosquitoes into the wild that are incapable of transmitting viruses.

The slug that wants to conquer the world

A new study reports the first mention in Quebec of the slug Arion vulgaris, one of Europe's most invasive species.

Surviving love at first sight

Lightning strikes with unprecedented power. Dive into the world of keraunopathology, the medical specialty that studies lightning strikes.

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