An infant planet defies science

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. – With the help of the Hubble telescope, scientists observed a phenomenon that challenged a hypothesis. A gigantic planet was born far, far away from its star. Explanation. A violent phenomenon The Hubble telescope observed a giant planet in formation. Scientists describe this observation as an “intense and … Read more

Mars soundscape unveiled

Monday, April 4, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. – Thanks to the Perseverance rover, scientists have been able to draw a portrait of the acoustic ecosystem of the red planet. For the first time ever, it has been possible to capture sound at frequencies audible to humans on the planet Mars using Perseverance’s SuperCam microphone. The … Read more

Three astronomical events to watch for in April

Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. – This month marks, among other things, the return of meteor showers in the sky. The month of April will include its share of astronomical events. Quebecers who love observing the sky will not be left out! Reconciliation between Mars and Saturn Venus, Mars and Saturn closed the … Read more

Floods: several sectors under surveillance

Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 6:47 p.m. – Conditions are conducive to spring flooding, especially in southern Quebec. Already, some regions are preparing. In short : Southern Quebec to watch; The weekend system could accelerate the trend. The Montérégie and Estrie regions are in the sights of the authorities. Public Safety will indeed be keeping … Read more

Power of the earthquake revised upwards: victims and 2.2 million breakdowns

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. – A magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocked Fukushima, Japan late in the morning on March 16. Another earthquake, this time of magnitude 6.4, was felt a few minutes earlier, according to the USGS. Two earthquakes in two minutes The first (magnitude 6.4) 63 km from Namie, Japan; The second … Read more

Up to 20 mm of freezing rain: an area to watch

Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 05:30 – A fairly heavy episode of freezing rain is on the radar this weekend. The Quebec region is particularly to be watched, and could be the most affected by the ice storm. In short : The North Shore of the St. Lawrence River particularly at risk; Up to 20 … Read more

A first: powerful solar flare captured by a probe

Friday, February 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. – For the first time, a powerful solar flare has been immortalized. The Solar Orbiter probe captured our entire star ejecting ionized matter at considerable distances. Powerful blowout Solar flares are frequent and of variable power. Ionized material is blasted into space hundreds of thousands of miles from … Read more

James Webb Telescope: already the first images

Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – The James Webb Telescope is now in place and ready to operate. Already, he sent his first photos to Earth. Explanations. Premier test The James Webb Space Telescope sent its first photographic tests to Earth recently. The huge device, which is still adjusting its instruments, even shared … Read more