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Using wood to fight fire?

Environment - Nov 28
Environment

Researchers hope to curb forest fires with a gel containing molecules derived from wood. We know it's possible to fight fire with fire - it's the principle of the counter-fire used to fight forest fires - but the idea of fighting fire with wood is not only counter-intuitive, it's downright mind-boggling.

Research Management - Nov 14

The number of retracted scientific articles is on the rise

A study conducted in the field of ophthalmology confirms a trend observed in all scientific journals.

Health - Oct 9

Predicting antifungal resistance with a catalog of mutations

To help clinical staff choose the right drug against a fungal infection, researchers have classified the protective effects of around 4,000 mutations of a pathogenic fungus.

Health - Sep 30

Maple syrup reduces some of the adverse effects of refined sugar on human health

Health

Replacing some of the refined sugar we consume with maple syrup would have positive effects on certain risk factors associated with cardiometabolic health.

Psychology - Aug 26

What to watch out for: exam anxiety in elementary school students

Psychology

This condition in children predicts anxiety about the transition from primary to secondary school, loss of motivation and difficulty adapting in the first year of secondary school, according to research from the Faculty of Education.

A new telescope at the Mont-Cosmos Observatory

Astronomy & Space

The student community and astronomy enthusiasts can benefit from this state-of-the-art instrument thanks to a partnership with ABB.

Environment - Oct 2

The upsurge of landslides in Nunavik under study

Environment

A partnership project is underway to document the properties of the region's soils and help communities better cope with climate change.

Transport - Sep 26

Purchase subsidies boost adoption of electric cars

Transport

Laval University team sheds light on the effects of financial assistance on the acquisition of zero-emission vehicles.

Health - Aug 21

Liver disease: an extract from the camu-camu fruit cleanses the liver

Health

The effects of the fruit's polyphenols are promising for people with fatty liver disease, according to a study.