The Japanese Mint already kept coins of this type but this is the first time that such a large number has been discovered. Ceramic pieces dating from the Second World War According to a press release published by the Japan Mint, a large quantity of ceramic coins were found in Kyoto, in a warehouse on … Read more

Recent archaeological discoveries on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall reveal a much older and more complex history than previously imagined. Through precise analyzes carried out by teams from the University of St Andrews, the University of Reading and the Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU), King Arthur's Hall, a site long associated with medieval legends of King Arthur, … Read more

It took years to put an end to the proliferation of mice in the Isles of Scilly. Representing a danger to wildlife, particularly birds, environmental protection organizations took matters into their own hands 10 years ago. Since last Thursday, the threat has loomed again. A worrying discovery for the Sainte-Agnès ecosystem Recently, signs “probable” indicating … Read more

The “puff” (English word meaning “puff”) is a disposable e-cigarette, operating with a battery (lithium battery), pre-charged and pre-filled. It is therefore a very polluting and non-recyclable object! [Article issu de The Conversation, écrit par Philippe Arvers, Médecin addictologue et tabacologue, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)] Beyond these ecological considerations, other arguments motivate the bill currently … Read more

This is a sad record achieved by the city of Lahore, in Pakistan, where 14 million souls live. Indeed, due to extreme atmospheric pollution having largely exceeded air quality thresholds, the city is forced to close schools. A peak of pollution 40 times higher than international standards in Pakistan Let's first look at what the … Read more

We know the technological revolution that foils represent in the world of sailing. Popularized by Eric Tabarly, they have established themselves on multihull boats entered in major competitions such as the Vendée Globe or the America's Cup. In recent years, foil has also shaken up kite surfing with the emergence of two disciplines that are … Read more

Last Saturday, a sad spectacle awaited walkers at Smallmouth Beach, in Weymouth, England. A Sowerby beaked whale, more precisely a small male measuring 3.5 meters, lived its last moments on the sand. This is an unexpected phenomenon, especially since the cetacean is not used to coastal waters. A discreet specimen from the seabed Informed by … Read more

According to the result of the study, their metabolism does not distinguish between essential and non-essential amino acids. The common vampire, the only mammal to feed on blood Hematophagous bat species, which feed on blood, are the only mammals with this type of diet. Living in Central and South America, it mainly attacks sleeping livestock … Read more

The birth of these two little skunks, from a cloned mother at the end of the 1980s, gives new hope for this greatly endangered species. A historic birth For the first time, two little black-footed ferrets have been born to an endangered cloned animal. The mother is a skunk named Antonia, a real star when … Read more

Giant spiders crossing the UK? This was announced yesterday by Chester Zoo, 10 years after their release. Don't panic, they're not as big as Aragog in Harry Potter or Shelob in the Lord of the Rings. These are the size of a hand, and are harmless. While this represents a nightmare for arachnophobes, it's actually … Read more