In the heart of the fresh waters of South and Southeast Asia, resides a creature as impressive as it is discreet. A giant turtle that looks like a prehistoric monster, but is very real. The Cantor's tortoise, also known as the giant soft-shelled tortoise, is an expert at remaining still. However, appearances are deceiving. This … Read more

A rare and deadly skin disease may finally have a treatment! Toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), also called Lyell syndrome, occurs unpredictably. This is a toxidermia, resulting from side skin effects related to taking medications. The prognosis for this disease remains guarded, particularly due to numerous complications. In addition, its treatment is long, not very effective, … Read more

A year ago, a user on Reddit asked this question: “Why don't planes fly over Tibet ?” using a screenshot of the application FlightRadar. Is this a cursed area that only the most experienced pilots risk flying over? Is the area prohibited from overflight by the authorities? Or is it a technique to avoid the … Read more

Deep within the Earth, certain gems and minerals surpass all others in rarity and mystery. Among them, unknown gems are hidden, so rare that even collectors and experts struggle to find traces of them. Kyawthuite, reddish-orange and fascinating, is not only an exception: it is the mineral in the world to exist only in a … Read more

North American prehistory gradually reveals the ingenious strategies developed by the first inhabitants to survive in hostile environments. Through careful excavation at the La Prele site in Wyoming, researchers from the University of Wyoming and other institutions have identified fragments of bone needles that are 12,900 years old, a discovery published in PLOS ONE. These … Read more

The information, from the media and a Chinese state press agency, has not yet been verified. The largest gold deposit in the world? Thus, no less than 40 gold veins, containing approximately 330 tonnes of gold up to a depth of 2,000 meters. A first estimate which could well prove to be still underestimated, since … Read more

In 2023, researchers from theInstituto Geológica, Minero y Metalurgico (Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute) of Peru and School The Union discovered a well-preserved crocodile fossil believed to be approximately 12 million years old. This Wednesday, November 26, 2024, the fossil was revealed to the public. A young specimen that has not reached its adult size … Read more

Every year, Apple unveils a new iPhone model, and every year, fans flock to Apple Stores. However, changes from one model to another are often minimal. So why does this craze continue even when new products are limited? How can we explain that millions of consumers choose to get the latest version when their old … Read more

This study was published shortly after the UN climate negotiations. An increase in climate financing for certain countries was decided, but it was considered insufficient. Forest fires and mortality In addition to the known repercussions on the environment and biodiversity, forest fires have other unsuspected harmful effects. According to a new study published on November … Read more

As a reader told Spaceweather, these “avalanche lights” were also described by polar expedition guide Rustyn Mesdag who had the opportunity to observe them with the naked eye while camping in Antarctic. Blue lightning on the ice On October 27, astrophotographer Shengyu Li sets up his camera behind Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan, China, to create … Read more