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Our Most Popular Blog Articles From 2023

December 29 2023 | Elisabeth Guil…

This blog regularly features short articles that explore the fun, unusual, and surprising side of science and talk about how science is everywhere in our every day. Our blog is made to make you smile as you learn! But above all, it offers you a way to explore science using everyday language so you can help your children soak up some science while having fun! The holidays are a great time to get into science! Check out (or revisit) some of the past year’s most popular articles!

 

#1 Possums Right Here in Québec!

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Possums are these kind of cute, kind of ugly little creatures that have been seen more and more in Québec over the years. Yet this small marsupial doesn’t really handle harsh winter weather. So, what’s it doing in our neck of the woods?

Find out here

 

#2 Ten Discoveries that Wowed Us in 2023

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Every year, researchers from all kinds of fields make fascinating discoveries and challenge our idea of what’s possible and impossible with new inventions.

Check out our top 10 discoveries from 2023!

 

#3 Why Does Everything Get So Quiet After a Snow Fall?

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After a big snowstorm, everything feels so calm and peaceful. This is no illusion! This happens because of how noise travels.

Learn exactly why freshly fallen snow makes things quiet 

 

#4 A Total Solar Eclipse Visible from Montréal!

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In April 2024, Montréal will be witness to a total solar eclipse. The next time this rare astrological event will happen here won’t be until 2106! It’s the event of a lifetime!

Learn more about it here!

 

#5 Dry cold, damp cold… is winter weather colder when humidity is higher?

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Cold weather isn’t just about cold temperatures. Humidity plays a part in how cold it feels. So, what is cold, and what is humidity, exactly?

We help you figure it all out here!

 

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Elisabeth Guillet-Beaulieu
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Elisabeth Guillet-Beaulieu joined the Montréal Science Centre team in December 2022. She is passionate about nature, the environment and science education too. She now works doing science research and outreach for the Science Centre. Her interests include biology as well and she has a particular fondness for astronomy, chemistry, and video games. Elisabeth has a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a Master’s degree in environmental science and sustainable development.