Montreal, Thursday, March 29, 2018 - A dreaded phenomenon, death remains poorly understood by science. Is it really the end of all biological activity? Is it reversible - at least in intensive care? And what if death could teach us more about life than we think? These are just some of the questions Québec Science in this feature on the Grim Reaper, in its latest issue on newsstands today.
Journey to the twilight of death
Just when we thought the deceased were devoid of any form of life, curious biological mechanisms are set in motion several hours after the final breath. Could death really be the last act?
When do we die?
A dead man with a beating heart? Yes, there is such a thing. Much to the despair of many families.
Resurrection 2.0
In resuscitation rooms, the tools needed to bring people back from the brink of death are being fine-tuned. Among the new trends: extracorporeal circulation, a daring maneuver that could increase survival rates.
The great register of the dead
To serve their religious beliefs, the Mormons seek to reconstruct the family tree of mankind. And they will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.
Report
Roads in ruins: how to get out of the hole?
North American roads are in poor condition. The cause? Chronic under-funding, a harsh climate, increasingly heavy trucks... But also a technical complexity that gives engineers headaches. A report by Marine Corniou.
