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  • Sep 09, 2026 12:00

Tiny fiddler crabs suck up and break down microplastics

They are about the size of a Post-it, live in the mud of mangroves, and while we discuss technological solutions and political promises, they are already doing the dirty work. In silence.

Environnement
  • Sep 08, 2026 11:00

Urban trees against heatwaves

A global study shows that urban tree cover reduces the heat island effect by up to 50%, making vegetation a strategic lever in the fight against global warming.

Environnement
  • Sep 07, 2026 11:00

Welcome to waste paradise: Bali's landfills are gasping for air

Enormous pressure is being put on an already stretched management system. Since April, Indonesia has begun enforcing the ban on open dumping, a rule introduced back in 2013 but never uniformly implemented.

Travel
  • Sep 06, 2026 13:00

Why do the most experienced travelers put a mirror in front of their hotel room door?

This tip, passed on as valuable advice by frequent travelers, actually hides a very clear logic.

Science
  • Sep 04, 2026 11:30

This app translates speech and text into sign language

More than 70 million people worldwide use a sign language as their mother tongue, but the number of qualified interpreters is very limited, especially in certain geographical and social contexts.

Environnement
  • Sep 03, 2026 10:00

Scientists identify the most heat-resistant plant ever discovered on Earth

In the heart of California's Death Valley, one of the most inhospitable places on the planet, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 49 degrees Celsius, life seems to have virtually no chance. And yet, it's precisely in this hell of sand and sun that a plant is quietly growing.

Ecological transition: China presents a new standard for its companies

China is taking a decisive step towards greater climate transparency in the business world. The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with other ministries, the central bank and regulatory authorities, has announced the publication of the 'Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standard No. 1'.

  • Sep 02, 2026 09:30

Environnement
A 10-million-year leap backwards: Amazon climate becomes hypertropical

In order to understand what the Amazon could become tomorrow, scientists are studying what's happening there today.

Science
Scientists discover 190 new species: spider-killing fungus in the lead

Scientists warn that human activities are "eroding nature to the brink of extinction", following the publication of a list of new species first described in 2025.

Environnement
Eco-friendly wallpaper: a step for the environment as well as your health

Eco-friendly wallpaper is an excellent choice for your interior design, especially if you live with children or sensitive people.

Animals
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
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
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
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
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
Science confirms: Getting more sleep improves college grades

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

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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