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
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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
Free day camps for children from low-income families thanks to philanthropy
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September 21, 2022
A family’s economic situation shouldn’t be an obstacle to a child’s curiosity. Each year, the generous donors of the Space for Life Foundation commit...Read more
Gardening: with or without gloves?
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September 13, 2022
An anecdote that inspires a blog post. While I was out gardening early in May, my neighbor, Mario, shared the following thought with me: Before I...Read more
The Laidback Gardener, an inspiring idol
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August 3, 2022
My father might have revered public personalities like Guy Lafleur and René Lévesque, but my idol made more of an impression getting his hands dirty...Read more
