October - November 2017 issue!

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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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.

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