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Animals
  • Aug 22, 2026 21:30

The unexpected smells that keep the Asian hornet out of your home and garden

In just a few years, the Asian hornet has become an unwelcome but increasingly common guest in a lot of gardens.

Environnement
  • Aug 21, 2026 11:00

Climate change: Arctic rivers turn orange

In recent years, Arctic rivers have been turning a striking shade of orange. The phenomenon was first spotted by pilots flying over northern Alaska, who noticed rivers suddenly "rusting".

Science
  • Aug 20, 2026 10:00

Scientists discover that castrated animals live up to 20% longer

There's a widespread belief that reproduction is always and in every case a sign of vitality. However, when we look at what happens in nature, the picture becomes more complex.

Environnement
  • Aug 19, 2026 12:00

Why are sea levels rising everywhere except Greenland?

While sea levels continue to rise almost everywhere in the world, there is one place where the opposite will happen: Greenland. There, according to a new study, the sea will lower. And the cause is precisely melting ice. How is this possible?

Environnement
  • Aug 13, 2026 15:00

Thousands of travelers stranded at the airport due to the eruption of Mount Etna

Thousands of travelers are stranded in Sicily, as Catania Airport remains closed at least until Friday morning due to the ongoing eruption of Mount Etna. The airport operator, SAC, has suspended all arrivals and departures until 2 a.m. local time on August 14. A further extension cannot be ruled out.

Science
  • Aug 13, 2026 14:00

Science confirms: Getting more sleep improves college grades

An experiment showed that getting more sleep leads to better academic performance.

The venerable Mount Fuji, a victim of its own success

A sacred symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji is now paying the price for its beauty. Between crowds of hikers, eroded trails, and mountains of trash, the iconic volcano has become the epitome of overtourism in Japan.

  • Aug 13, 2026 13:00

Science
Hope renewed: Belgian Researcher may have discovered effective way to destroy certain PFAS

Once released into the environment, PFAS (forever chemicals) degrade very slowly and can cause long-term contamination of the air, soil, water, and living organisms. But a researcher may have found a solution...

Animals
The Takahē’s comeback: How conservation saved a lost bird

There is a story from New Zealand that challenges a belief we thought was set in stone: a species can return from the brink of extinction.

Science
In the Arctic, a 300-year-old cemetery is threatened by global warming

It was the 17th century in Svalbard, in the midst of the Little Ice Age. Young European men braved the cold and storms to hunt the bowhead whale.

Travel
Top 10 most popular cities in France in 2026: The number 1 spot will surprise you

MPB, a platform specializing in the sale and purchase of photography and video equipment, has revealed its ranking of the most photogenic (and Instagram-worthy) French cities for 2026.

Travel
Traveling solo? These are the safest destinations on the planet

It’s true—embarking on a solo travel adventure can quickly become a source of anxiety, especially if it’s your first time. That’s why it’s essential to choose your destination carefully.

Animals
Why are tigers losing their stripes in India?

Find out why nature restoration efforts threaten to turn this jungle icon black.

Animals
Why do cats see us as their “parents”?

It happens every night. The cat leaps onto the couch, curls up next to you, starts kneading the cushion with its paws, and soon after, there’s that purring. It’s five years old, eight, sometimes twelve. And yet, it behaves exactly like a kitten.

Animals
Jellyfish on French beaches: Just passing through or true invaders?

Is there an ever-increasing presence of jellyfish along the French coastline? This perception mainly reflects the intense disturbances our oceans are undergoing.

Environnement
How the global surge in gold prices is destroying the Amazon

In the Sararé Indigenous Territory, illegal mining has entirely devastated ancient forests. It has also heavily polluted waterways with mercury.

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3 expert tips to avoid a shark attack

Not too keen on a shark encounter? If you love splashing around in the sea, but just knowing that a shark could sneak up on you gives you the creeps, here are a few reflexes to adopt so you never have to experience this situation.

  • Apr 14, 2026 18:00