When will spring return? Earlier !
Are you familiar with the concept of phenology? It is the temporality associated with key stages of species’ life cycle. It is an internal calendar of development for each species, example ; appearance of cotyledons, […]

Commonly called "meat fly", this irridescent fly is a member of the Calliphoridae family. Image by Steve Buissinne

We all know the importance of bees in pollination, but did you know that many other species such as flies pollinate flowers as well?
Pollinating species take nectar from flowers and at the same time fertilize them with pollen that they […]

Picture from Réseau Environnement at the Americana's distinction ceremony

On March 21, Hugo received a Distinction 2023 – Réseau Environnement award (link only in French). It is the Biodiversity Sector Distinction, one of the 11 prizes awarded at this event. It was presented at Americana the Environmental Forum and […]

Picture from Bernd Hildebrandt

UNPACKING PERMAFROST, ONE DEGREE AT THE TIME
 
With the end of winter, the ground thaws and gets back into action, but usually only in temperate regions of the world. However, for several years in the Arctic, and in all tempered regions, […]