Do we really have to let dandelions grow?
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May 9, 2023
Dandelions have been making a major comeback in recent years. After a long period of being snubbed, the common dandelion ( Taraxacum officinale ) now...Read more
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Feeding humankind without ruining the planet
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April 17, 2023
How do we healthfully feed more and more humans without exhausting the Earth’s resources in a context of climate change? It was in response to this...Read more
From volunteer to philanthropist for the Space for Life museums
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April 17, 2023
In December 2022 the Space for Life Foundation received a generous donation from Yves Paquette. That donation made it possible to purchase specialty...Read more
Researcher anecdotes: cosmic predictions
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March 8, 2023
Auriane Egal is an astrophysicist and researcher at the Planétarium. It sometimes happens that people confuse her area of expertise with astrology,...Read more
The benefits of winter
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January 18, 2023
Like a lot of people in Québec, towards the end of October I’m discouraged when I see the days get less bright, feel the cold rain that goes right...Read more
COP15 in Montréal, a unique opportunity for preserving biodiversity
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December 7, 2022
Biodiversity is in danger. We need to act right now. According to a 2019 report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity...Read more
Micro-museums near you!
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November 25, 2022
Discover four micro-museums that respond to the environmental concerns of Montréal communities. In the wake of Nature near you , the open-air museum...Read more
A philanthropic fund for endangered species
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November 21, 2022
The commitment of the Montréal Space for Life Foundation’s donor community is unparalleled. Its support provides us with hope for the future of our...Read more
Women scientists step out of the shadows
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October 31, 2022
Can you name a woman scientist who’s left her mark on history? Okay, now try to name a woman besides Marie Curie… Not so easy, eh? And it’s not...Read more
Researcher anecdotes: the adventurer of the marshes
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September 28, 2022
Sampling wetland diversity is a bit like taking part in the Fort Boyard TV show. To get to the research location, you sometimes have to endure the...Read more
