The forest of the unloved
Lichens are everywhere, in town and country, yet few of us know that they're not plants - or that they cover seven percent of the planet. There's a lot we can learn from this highly diverse life form.
The 10 discoveries of the year
For the 28th year in a row, we unveil the major breakthroughs achieved by Quebec researchers who impressed our jury.
A giant step towards the infinitely small
A clever microscopy technique is blowing researchers away: it allows them to observe molecules in action without altering them. A technique that pushes back the frontiers of science.
The ruins of a party place
The enigmatic archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe continues to reveal clues to a pivotal period in history, at the dawn of agriculture.
The cabinet of curiosities
Would you allow a robot to wrap these fragile cakes? Soft« robots specialize in delicate tasks.
Is there a transmission on the plane?
After months of research, what do we know about the risks of contracting COVID-19 by air?
Amazing psychology experiments
Performing magic tricks in front of animals could help us better understand their cognition.
Did the Sun sink the Titanic?
A geomagnetic storm could have been the cause of the famous ship's sinking.
Human after human
What if science fiction could teach us more about human evolution?
Lady Turbine
A renowned engineer, Claire Deschênes has contributed to significant improvements in the turbines at the heart of our hydroelectric dams.
