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Environnement
  • Jun 26, 2026 14:05

Robin Hood's thousand-year-old oak has died, unable to withstand climate change and mass tourism

The announcement was made by experts who had been monitoring the condition of this monumental tree for years, after observing that, for the first time, it had failed to produce new leaves during the spring.

Animals
  • Jun 25, 2026 14:04

Unprecedented: Female tiger acts as babysitter for another female’s cubs

The discovery, from BBC's Earth documentary “Tiger Island” about Nepal’s tigers, raises many questions and could well open up new perspectives on the social future of these magnificent felines.

Animals
  • Jun 24, 2026 15:11

The identity of the mysterious Amazon “ghost dog” finally revealed

A 25-year study based on nearly 600 photographs taken in Bolivia and Peru has revealed the secrets of Atelocynus microtis, the Amazon's mysterious “ghost dog”.

Animals
  • Jun 24, 2026 08:11

After months of controversy in Italy, Punta Marina puts a stop to wild peacocks

The famous colony of wild peacocks that has taken over the streets of Punta Marina Terme, a seaside resort in the municipality of Ravenna (northeastern Italy), is set to be drastically reduced.

Travel
  • Jun 23, 2026 18:30

Night tourism: When night becomes a destination

European cities are sweltering, temperatures are soaring, and with them, travel habits are changing. When visiting Rome at noon becomes a challenge, and when crossing the center of Paris under the blazing sun feels like a survival mission, another way to explore destinations is gaining ground: night tourism.

Travel
  • Jun 23, 2026 14:45

Sydney to London direct: When will the world’s longest commercial flight take off?

Qantas announces the first direct Sydney-London route as part of Project Sunrise: takeoff in October 2027, tickets on sale starting in February. It will be the world’s longest commercial flight.

Science
Titan, a “Persian Gulf” in the cosmos: The Strait of Hormuz crisis draws our attention to Saturn

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the crippling of Gulf gas fields have laid bare just how fragile the planet's dependence on strategic chokepoints truly is. Now, researchers are daring to look further — much further — for answers, turning their gaze to Titan, Saturn's hydrocarbon-drenched moon. It may be an ambitious dream, but it is one that rewrites the very concept of energy transition.

Environnement
Cinque Terre May Disappear: Will villages of Monterosso and Vernazza soon be underwater?

Italy’s most famous coastal paradise is suddenly proving to be fragile, caught in the grip of environmental change that threatens its very survival.

Animals
The new star of the Berlin Zoo is a baby pygmy hippopotamus (who will never be free)

The internet is already crazy about Brötchen, the pygmy hippopotamus calf born at the Berlin Zoo. Unfortunately, she will live her entire life in a cage, far from her natural habitat.

Animals
New smart Collar claims to translate your pet's language

Based on AI, the collar promises to translate what dogs and cats are trying to say with 95% accuracy. Already more than 10,000 pre-orders, yet no scientific evidence to back it up.

Animals
Dog bowls: Study reveals the mistake you should never make again

Washing your dog’s bowl too infrequently or improperly turns it into a true breeding ground for bacteria. Studies reveal how often to clean it and which method to use.

Travel
China, the new giant of global tourism: heading toward 150 million visitors per year

Long dominated by the United States, global tourism leadership is shifting toward China, driven by a recovery in domestic tourism, a surge in overseas travel, and a strong comeback of international visitors.

Travel
Goodbye roaming charges: Which countries can you visit outside the EU?

To avoid astronomical bills upon returning from vacation, several countries outside the European Union are preparing to join the “Roam like at home” initiative.

Animals
Historic turning point in Canada: Ontario bans invasive experiments on dogs and cats

In Ontario, Canada, a new regulation comes into force that is set to profoundly transform the relationship between scientific research and animal welfare.

Science
64 million sterile mosquitoes to save lives

In a world where global warming continues to expand the territory of disease-carrying mosquitoes, the United States is launching a bold experiment: up to 64 million sterile male mosquitoes will be released in California and Florida to halt the proliferation of these harmful insects.

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  • Apr 14, 2026 18:00