Montreal, Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Under supervision
Our technological devices know far more about us than we realize.
Without us even realizing it, these companies collect, analyze, and sometimes resell valuable personal information about our lifestyles, our movements, and our opinions.
In its July–August 2026 issue, Québec Science explores the inner workings of this data economy and the potential pitfalls of a world where privacy becomes a resource to be exploited.
Also in this issue:
Artificial Beauties
Social media is full of beauties created by artificial intelligence. These avatars embody unrealistic beauty standards… but ones that real humans sometimes aspire to achieve.
Behind this synthetic perfection lies a more troubling reality: the standardization of bodies, the reinforcement of stereotypes, and a growing impact on body image, particularly among young people.
Venoms: An Unexpected Source of Medicines
Long associated with danger and fear, animal venoms are now emerging as an unexpected source of medical discoveries. Spiders, snakes, sea snails, and venomous fish: these species produce highly complex mixtures of molecules, some of which could become future medications.
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About Québec Science
Published by Vélo Québec Éditions, the magazine appears eight times a year. It is sold on newsstands for 9.50 $ and by subscription. Québec Science receives financial support from the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie and Canadian Heritage.
www.quebecscience.qc.ca
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