By Catherine Crépeau – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse Over the last few years, commercial burgers made from “vegetable meat” have multiplied on store shelves. Their healthy aura and their environmentally friendly image have helped sell them. If the environmental impact of a reduction […] See more
By Lina Boyer While certain companies enrich themselves and governments play war, climate change continues to accellerate. And between droughts in Brazil, hurricanes in Haiti and the melting of continental glaciers, there is plenty to worry about. In 1996, Véronique Lapaige, a Belgian-Canadian public health […] See more
By Colin McGregor Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of symptoms related to the loss of brain function and control. Memory loss; difficulty making yourself understood or being understood by others; disorientation; changes in mood and behavior; loss of motor coordination, etc. […] See more
By Kathleen Couillard – Agence Science-Presse Since January 1st of last year, Montrealers can be barred from access to certain libraries if their personal hygiene bothers other lbrary patrons. Debates surrounding this move have convinced the Rumor Detector to note that we sometimes don’t know […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse A microwave oven heats up food quickly. But is this heat enough to kill off bacteria that can cause food poisoning? The Rumor Detector is on the case… Facts to Retain Microwave ovens work by emitting electromagnetic […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse At the Paris Olympics, some female athletes were barred from track and field events because of their elevated testosterone levels. But it is difficult to determine what constitutes a normal testosterone level in women. Facts to […] See more
By Colin McGregor « I’m happy, » says Mélanie, smoking a cigarette. « But I’d be happier with a place to live. » She’s sitting on the grass under a leaky umbrella on a hot, humid summer day. She’s among those camped on the long, narrow green space along […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse In certain circumstances, the metal lead can have negative consequences on our health. Nonetheless, for several decades, our exposure to this contaminant has decreased. The Rumor Detector asks: Do we still have reason to worry? Facts About […] See more
By Keven Wong “Reducing the impact of human activity on our planet is one of this age’s most important challenges. The choices we make now will have an enormous impact on future generations.” This comes from the introduction to the book Vivre avec une seule […] See more
Laurie Noreau – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse People are often discouraged from doing any physical activity in the evening. The idea is that it will make it harder for you to get to sleep. However, nocturnal athletes can sleep soundly, as long as […] See more
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