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René Doyon appointed Canada Research Chair in Experimental Astrophysics and Exoplanet Sciences
August 31 2023

René Doyon appointed Canada Research Chair in Experimental Astrophysics and Exoplanet Sciences

René Doyon is the new Canada Research Chair in Experimental Astrophysics and Exoplanet Sciences. This…

Nicolas Cowan leading Canada’s scientific contribution to the Ariel mission
August 30 2023

Nicolas Cowan leading Canada’s scientific contribution to the Ariel mission

In the ever-expanding realm of space exploration, each new mission heralds a leap forward in…

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Do you think there’s life elsewhere?
August 17 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Do you think there’s life elsewhere?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Which chapter in the history of exoplanets is important?
August 16 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: Which chapter in the history of exoplanets is important?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What are you working on these days?
August 14 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What are you working on these days?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What’s your favourite planet?
August 12 2023

We asked iREx’s young astronomers: What’s your favourite planet?

To introduce you to our young researchers, we conducted a series of flash interviews throughout…

My Thesis in 400 Words: André Beaudoin
July 21 2023

My Thesis in 400 Words: André Beaudoin

André Beaudoin, an iREx Masters student, completed his M.Sc. at Université de Montréal in 2023.…

First Y+Y Brown Dwarf Binary System Unveiled by JWST
July 1 2023

First Y+Y Brown Dwarf Binary System Unveiled by JWST

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have identified the first-ever binary system consisting of two Y…

iREx researchers awarded coveted JWST time during Cycle 2
July 1 2023

iREx researchers awarded coveted JWST time during Cycle 2

Approximately 5,000 hours of observing time have been awarded for the James Webb Space Telescope’s…

iREx at the CASCA 2023 Annual Meeting
July 1 2023

iREx at the CASCA 2023 Annual Meeting

From June 12 to 16, 2023, the Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) held its annual meeting…

My Thesis in 400 Words: Ariane Deslières
July 1 2023

My Thesis in 400 Words: Ariane Deslières

Ariane Deslières, an iREx Masters student, completed her M.Sc. at Université de Montréal in 2023.…

Érika Le Bourdais wins a grant for her engagement
June 20 2023

Érika Le Bourdais wins a grant for her engagement

Érika Le Bourdais, a master’s student at the Université de Montréal since September 2022, has…