Get on board the brand-new ambulance from Urgences-santé. The paramedics will explain what happens on the way to the hospital and the dispatching system, from the 9-1-1 call right up to the hospital.

BIXI, a self-serve system using bikes designed and manufactured in Quebec, is the latest active, ecological and affordable means of transport in Montréal. It complements the public transit system and is an innovative alternative to cars.

Take a look under the hood of the new Indica EV, the world's first completely electric mass-produced car. Did you know that several cutting-edge technologies used in the vehicle were developed by Hydro-Québec and one of its affiliates, TM4?

Do you know your blood type? In just a few minutes, the representatives from Hema-Quebec can divulge this precious information.

Experts from the Sûreté du Québec are on the premises to explain the various stages in processing a crime scene, from creating a composite picture to setting up the technology to help divers.

Many children do not have access to clean water, one of life's essential elements. Test your knowledge and skills to find out if you have what it takes to be an international cooperant!

If the names Alouette, RADARSAT and CANADARM ring a bell, here's your chance to meet the world-leader in satellite system design and other innovative space equiment!

Do you have what it takes to be a space cadet? Drop by to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about the International Space Station and the upcoming missions of Julie Payette and Bob Thirsk!

Meet the Aero Montréal team and its partners and discover the latest technological innovations in Quebec's aerospace sector, namely the technology used in reducing the ecological footprint of industries.

The Avion Cargo SAE-ENA Cargo team shows you how to build a remote-controlled competition aircraft using aeronautical principles. Climb aboard the ENA model and learn the basics of flying an aircraft.

Every day, ÉMAM is passionately involved in teaching aircraft building. Test your skills by making a miniature airplane and participate in an assembly demonstration.

Learn to recognize the food that nature offers. Identify the tracks left by animals. Succumb to the beauty of insects …and find your place in the universe!

Dumping grounds are constantly on the increase due to overpackaging, overconsuming and single-use objects. How can you redirect a maximum amount of rubbish away from your garbage can to help out the environment?

Right here, in Montréal, exists an unexpected wildlife that is practically unknown. Follow our nature guide as he explores the teeming hidden life of a marsh.

Every summer, they make the headlines in newspapers, on television, radio and Internet. Who are they? Blue algae, of course! But whose responsible? The Armand-Frappier Museum takes a look at this much talked about micro-organism!

The Université de Montréal invites you to meet researchers in various fields. On the program: sun observation, exoplanets, videosurveillance, cancer and genetics, Darwin and DNA!

Find out how fundamental sciences are ever-present in our lives. Through surprising experiences, explore nanotechnologies, alternative energy and even the art of papermaking!

What do an inflatable pillow and a hearing aid have in common? Microelectromechanical systems, of course! Peer into our microscope and examine some tiny devices with a huge potential!

Will the packaging of the future be intelligent, active and eco-responsible? Do you know how long it takes for packaging to decompose? Also, what processing does your food go through before it reaches your plate?

Track down the good bacteria in your food and learn how to avoid harmful or pathogenic organisms. The ITA gives you a few basic but essential rules to apply in your kitchen.

Solar cars, semi-active suspension system, human-propelled submarines, smart planes, rescue robots … The students from École Polytechnique used leading-edge technology in their projects. But how will this influence your future? Also, get a taste of some yummy nitrogen ice cream!

Combine passion, energy and technology, and you get innovative prototypes, green roofs and projects in every corner of the planet! Meet students from ÉTS and discover their achievements, their challenges and, most of all, their infectious enthusiasm.

Quebec's chemical, petrochemical and refining industry includes some 550 companies. What are their fields of activity? Take a second look at your grocery cart or even at your daily routine: chemistry is always in the picture!

Whether you're aboard a plane, underground or even in your bedroom, you're constantly surrounded with intelligent and indestructible materials that are invisible to the naked eye. Meet the super heroes of the textile world!

How can multimedia provide a solution to eyesight problems or loss of hearing? Experience technologies that understand pictures and decipher words.

Special effects and editing 101! First, you get filmed in front of a green screen. Then, you'll superimpose your image over a video that you'll be editing yourself.

Cameras, MP3 players, hearing aids, remote controls, electronic toys, all require a portable energy source. How do the batteries that never quit keep going?

Are you familiar with the concepts of centre of mass, proprioception, anthropometrics? Explore these principles by experiencing them yourself under the guidance of professional dancers. Move, dance and learn!

How easy is it to explain a scholarly sentence? …1, 2, 3! Are you ready for a scientific battle of wits?

The Acfas asked a scientist, an artist and a child to create captions for a series of stunning scientific images. Now it's your turn to offer an explanation for each picture!

Summer camps in geology, a study centre on climate change, student placement in companies … Find out why the NSERC proudly supports organizations that promote science to young people!

Chemical reactions are constantly occurring all around you. From glue to fizz candy, explore a world that is both chemical and very entertaining!

Geocaching combines GPS technology and the great outdoors. You can get involved in this activity by yourself, with family or friends, in the city or in a forest. With your GPS in hand, set off on a wild treasure hunt!

Why are printed circuit boards assembled? What is eco-design? All the secrets of your electronic equipment are now revealed!

Urgent! Here's the challenge: to ensure the sustainable development of a forest. Your mission? To balance economical, ecological and social needs through a captivating simulation game.

Behind all your favorite films, video games or electronic gadgets, there are designers specialized in information and communication technologies. Drop by and discover the people who revolutionize your leisure activities!

Would you like to explore science and have fun? Students from Elementary 2nd and 3rd cycles who are participating in the Éclairs de sciences program will test your knowledge in science and technology. Other students from Elementary 1st cycle will introduce you to indigenous animals that you've never …heard before!

Friday: until 3 p.m.

Have you ever talked to real science enthusiasts? Meet key players on Montréal's science and technology scene and share their passion and research. Also high school students tell you how they fell head over heels for digital arts.

Saturday and Sunday

Les Débrouillards have concocted a whole slew of scientific experiences! Also the winners from the Expo-sciences Bell show you their remarkable projects!

Discover everything you need to know about transistors and memory by performing an autopsy on your iPod, iPhone or NetBook. It's a chance to see, touch and understand what's hidden in the box.

Friday only

Memory, concentration, feelings, stress and burn-out are all related to the workings of the brain. Neurosciences students explain what happens between your ears!

Find out how Dr. Galène Mortier from the University of Higher Knowledge came up with a medicine capable of curing the worst illnesses. And it all came from an incandescent stone that fell from the sky in Amazonia…

GENOMIA is a virtual world populated by a friendly and endearing community of garden dwarfs. On this island, science thrives and the residents are all experts in genomics!