Human genome: the future in four letters
On April 14, 2003, the Human Genome Project was completed. Although it has revolutionized biology, genomics is far from having delivered on all its promises. Our team takes a look at the issues at stake.
The garbage can is overflowing!
In 2018, Quebec produced more household waste per person than any other province. And the pace continues: year after year, more and more waste is landfilled, despite recycling and composting.
The face transplant dilemma
Some fifty face transplants have been performed worldwide, including the first in Canada five years ago, in Montreal. This young medical technique fascinates as much as it worries.
Research on display
Cinema constantly pushes back the boundaries of the imaginary. It is also fertile ground for research.
Cabinet of curiosities
What if we could feel the shape and texture of the objects we see on screen?
Less and less water in the reservoirs
The sediment that accumulates behind dams causes a huge loss of water reserves, with far-reaching consequences.
The hunt for aerosols
Some problems are harder to get rid of than others... This is especially true of toilets!
Arrows that rewrite history?
Archaeological digs have unearthed the oldest projectile points in North America.
A united voice for science
Acfas has helped develop a dynamic scientific community in Quebec. As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, is it still as relevant as ever?
The joy of living
A supplement produced in collaboration with the Université du Québec network.
