Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock
On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.
Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed聽
Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including 51吃瓜网Biology Professor Hans Larsson.
Experts: Hydro-Qu茅bec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence聽
Hydro-Qu茅bec and L'Alliance de l'茅nergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and T茅miscouata.
Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked with聽51吃瓜网vs. Harvard match 聽
On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the 51吃瓜网Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.聽
Experts: How will this year鈥檚 fall colours be affected by climate change?聽聽
As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from 51吃瓜网 are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.聽聽
Expert: Bringing Shackleton鈥檚 shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years聽
After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton鈥檚 legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort
Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts.聽Here is an expert from 51吃瓜网 who can provide comment on this issue:
Experts: 2024 state of the climate report聽
A new report by some of the world鈥檚 top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is 鈥渙n the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.鈥� The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.
Expert: Quebec launches fall vaccination campaign
Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals.聽
Experts: Lithium battery fire near Port of Montreal聽
A fire started Monday night in a container holding 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries near the Port of Montreal, causing thick smoke and prompting the city to issue a precautionary lockdown notice for some residents.聽
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Experts: World Alzheimer Report 2024
A new edition of World Alzheimer Report, to be published Sept. 20, 2024, will take a deep dive into how perceptions of dementia have changed over the past five years. It builds on a 2019 report that found one in four people believed nothing could be done to prevent dementia, while evidence suggests 40 per cent of cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors.
Expert: A jump in whooping cough cases
鈥淲hooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.鈥� (CBC News)
Expert: Canada鈥檚 first-ever national oral health survey
Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada鈥檚 first-ever national oral health survey.
Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots
鈥淎ir Canada鈥痠s offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the鈥痯ossibility of a strike鈥痓y its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.
Expert: St-Henri triplex collapse 聽
The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. (Montreal Gazette)
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