Kathleen Couillard – Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) The pandemic, pressure to perform at school, social media… Sources of anxiety for children and teens have multiplied over the last decades. Should we worry? In a special report devoted to anxiety, the magazine The New Scientist examined the […] See more
By François Bellemare In the heart of Kuujjuaq, the “capital” of the Quebec Arctic, is a house that oozes all the familial feel of any other family home you might find in town. With its view of the beautiful Koksoak River, it houses an original […] See more
By Colin McGregor Alcoholics Anonymous has existed since 1935, as a result of a meeting between two Vermonters, Bill W., a stockbroker, and Dr. Bob, a surgeon. They were both in the grips of alcoholism. They are the founders of the A.A. movement. Both had […] See more
By Colin McGregor Seven days a week, alcoholics seek the company of their peers to battle their cunning, baffling and powerful addiction. It’s an international movement, with meetings in 180 countries. On a typical Friday, I found 201 meetings in Quebec on the Alcoholics Anonymous […] See more
Zoé Saurais Empereur Our self-image sticks to us more than ever. It sticks to our skin, to our look, to our brain. How many mirrors, cameras, screen returns, photographs bring us back to our own reflection? For the youngest generations – those most plugged in […] See more
By Sarah Lemay for the Gazette de la Mauricie Social inclusion is an essential concept in our society. We can perceive it in all our organizations and businesses that equip themselves in policies or practices related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). These actions are […] See more
By Colin McGregor We toss tons of material into recycling bins. But are these materials really recycled? Where do our plastic wrappers go? When I was very young we had recycling. For example, the milkman delivered milk door-to-door each morning. Sometimes his truck was […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – Le Détecteur de rumeurs – Agence Science-Presse Even though they are still fairly rare in western countries, insect-based food products are on the rise. And this expansion is accompanied by some worries. The Rumor Detector checks in on what we know about […] See more
Catherine Crépeau – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse A lot of health experts say that you should drink 1.5 litres of water a day, or 8 glasses, to replenish the water you eliminate daily. But where does this number come from? Is it correct? Does […] See more
By Kathleen Couillard – Agence Science-Presse Books devoted to dieting and general health have long recommended that we eat slowly during a meal. But has science demonstrated this to work? The Rumor Detector is on the case. Taking your time when eating is recommended by […] See more
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