April-May 2021

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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Maps, witnesses to the world

Old maps are far from ordinary. They tell the story of an evolving vision of the world.

Night flight

Can sleepers be induced to dream of flying? That's what sleep specialists are trying to find out.

Shroud of Turin: history makes science speak

Historians are determined to put an end to the controversy surrounding the linen sheet said to have wrapped Jesus' body.

Dental puzzle

Healthy wisdom teeth are often extracted as a preventive measure. But the scientific evidence supporting this practice is fairly slim.

Particle physics: the epic continues

Physicists are at a turning point. To unlock the secrets of the Universe, they need increasingly powerful colliders.

The cabinet of curiosities

Nature has produced its share of ugly creatures. What if we took a different look at these animals and plants?

Against electrical pirates

Cybercriminals could disrupt electricity grids. Experts are trying to short-circuit them.

Surprising fossils in Schefferville

A rock formation opens a window on a past thought inaccessible in Quebec.

Ozone layer: the return of fluorinated gases

The concentration of certain gases in the atmosphere has been rising in recent years.

Why should we believe in science?

Science is a social and consensual process. This is where its power and legitimacy come from, argues historian Naomi Oreskes.

Inside: democracy under attack

A supplement produced in collaboration with the Université du Québec network.

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