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
Chloé Bourquin – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse As the market for vegan dog and cat kibbles, biscuits, pâtés, and other treats grows, owners are wondering: is this a suitable food for their pets? The Rumor Detector has conducted an investigation. The Origin of […] See more
Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse Does a grandmaster playing chess use up as many calories as a marathon runner? The Rumor Detector wanted to know if this rumor holds any water… and not just for chess players. Facts to Retain – […] See more
By Chloé Rousseau – La Gazette de la Mauricie Let us recall those wise words of the Epicureans: “Accustom yourself to the belief that death is of no concern to us, since all good and evil lie in sensation and sensation ends with death.” This extract […] See more
By Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse The use of cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in Canada since 2001. Yet over two decades later, its health benefits are hard to measure. The Origins It’s not that we doubt the pertinence of […] See more
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