From the depths of tropical forests to arid deserts, ants are omnipresent, colonizing almost every corner of the globe. Their discreet but constant presence masks a dizzying reality: they are among the most numerous creatures on the planet. But how many ants are there in the world? This question, as fascinating as it is ambitious, … Read more

Tahlequah, a mother orca, gives birth six years after carrying the body of her late baby on her behalf for 17 days. A mother orca who carried her baby for 17 days The name Tahlequah is probably familiar to you. Indeed, this orca moved the whole world more than six years ago. She has been … Read more

On December 20, 2024, OpenAI's o3 system scored 85% on the ARC-AGI benchmark test, significantly higher than the previous AI's best result (55%) and equivalent to average human results. o3 also performed well on a very difficult math test. [Article issu de The Conversation, écrit par Michael Timothy Bennett, PhD Student, School of Computing, Australian … Read more

In the forests of Europe and the meadows of Asia, the roe deer and the doe move gracefully. Behind their elegant appearance, these deer reveal fascinating differences. Size, coat, lifestyle and varied habitats distinguish these two emblematic species. Article already published on June 1, 2024 Physical differences between roe deer and doe The roe deer, … Read more

An initiative all the more important since in 1922, several of these archives of great historical value went up in smoke. Administrative records of the Archbishop of Armagh An invaluable witness to the country's history, the “ecclesiastical” register of the Archbishop of Armagh, Milo Sweteman, approximately 650 years old (1361 to 1380), is the oldest … Read more

Also called sharks or more rarely selachimorphs, sharks are cold-blooded cartilaginous fish. This group includes all fish whose skeletons consist of cartilage rather than bone, a serially chambered heart, scales, and other specific features.

A baby aardvark, a mammal found only in Africa, was born last month at Colchester Zoo in England Aardvark baby born Colchester Zoo, in Essex, England, has announced the birth of a newborn aardvark. This small mammal was born on November 23, to parents who have been at the zoo since 2023 according to the … Read more

Age-related macular degeneration (or AMD) is a disease of the retina that results in partial loss of vision. Treatment currently relies on regular intravitreal injections. However, concerns remain about complications related to these injections. In addition, their effectiveness is moderate. In this context, a team of Korean researchers has developed a new treatment, in the … Read more

A photo by photographer Woody Tu shows a green pit viper gobbling up a brown tree frog in a tropical forest in Taiwan. A never-before-seen photograph In a tropical forest in Taiwan, photographer Woody Tu immortalized a unique moment. Indeed, he found himself faced with a scene featuring a green-dimpled viper engulfing a brown tree … Read more

[Article issu de The Conversation, écrit par Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University] veterinarian and veterinary researcher, however, I know that very common foods — some of which are very popular during the holidays — are dangerous for pets. Here are some food-related problems that veterinarians regularly encounter in … Read more