17 The pillorying of the flu vaccine
The effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine leaves much to be desired. So much so that scientists are questioning the relevance of this annual ritual.
34 Opioids: autopsy of a crisis
Last year, more than 64,000 Americans and 2,800 Canadians died from a lethal dose of opioids. This disturbing wave of deaths continues to grow. How hard will it hit Quebec?
40 Pampas disappear under water
Threatened by floods, the Argentine pampas are on the verge of extinction. Redrawing the maps, water is giving birth to new rivers. Report on a rare hydrological phenomenon.
6 The cabinet of curiosities
And the rovers roll!
8 Autism: where to find reliable information?
A new web platform brings together the best studies on these disorders.
9 Rescue in extremis from Bromont Lake
Researchers have found a way to stop blue-green algae.
10 Helium: a volatile market
Qatar stopped producing helium for a month. An interruption that caused quite a stir.
14 The blob's superpowers
Neither animal, plant, bacterium nor fungus, the «blob» is a strange single-celled creature.