October 2019

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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Ready for the next pandemic?

In Canada's most secure laboratory, microbiologists keep a close eye on the world's worst pathogens. The aim: to provide the best possible response to the next major epidemic, which may happen sooner than we think.

Ten hair-raising inventions

We're unveiling Quebec-created technologies that aim to make our world smarter, greener, more efficient and, why not, more fun!

Depression, that elusive evil

The reason why this disease is so difficult to treat is that its mechanisms still elude researchers. Why is this?

Quebecers' pantry is dying

If nothing is done, the land that produces half our vegetables could disappear within 50 years.

The cabinet of curiosities

We visit Quebec's oldest public nursery, where the forests of tomorrow are germinating.

Kombucha, a complex jungle

Recent studies have examined this popular drink to assess its risks and benefits.

Does dark matter precede the big bang?

A bold theory could give new impetus to the quest for this mysterious material.

St. Lawrence: what if there was an oil spill?

A digital simulation reveals the scale of a possible disaster.

Carried away by the crowd

Is the crowd an uncontrollable monster or a source of collective intelligence? Interview with researcher Mehdi Moussaïd.

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