If the strangeness of the Universe fascinates us, it is the same with the different forms of life found in the abyssal depths of the Ocean. As with this strange blue octopus captured on video by scientists, in 2023, during the Trans-Pacific Transit Expedition as part of an ocean research program.

An elusive form of matter Dark matter is a form of matter that remains completely invisible to our detection instruments because it does not emit light or any other form of electromagnetic radiation. Despite its elusive nature, however, scientists have deduced its existence by studying gravitational effects which it exerts on visible matter, such as … Read more

[Article déjà publié le 7 août 2024] A dazzling appearance: the black-faced jay The black-faced jay is recognized for its impressive plumage that mixes vibrant blue hues with black and white accents. With a total length varying between 58.5 and 76.5 cm, more than half of which is made up of its exceptionally long tail, … Read more

An evolutionary symphony resonates between domestic felines and humans, orchestrated by millennia of interaction and mutual adaptation. Since the first steps of domestication almost 10,000 years ago, cats have insinuated themselves into our lives, using intriguing meows to communicate with their human companions. [ Cet article a initialement été publié le 10 juillet 2024] This … Read more

Archaeological excavations at the Roman fort of Apsaros, Georgia, reveal rare and fascinating elements of the Roman military presence at the edge of the Empire. Since 2014, a Polish-Georgian team, including Prof. Radosław Karasiewicz-Szczypiorski from the University of Warsaw and Dr Lasha Aslanishvili from the Agency for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Adjara, has … Read more

[Article déjà publié le 4 juin 2024] The hidden treasure of the Orinoco In remote regions of Colombia and Venezuela, archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest concentrations of rock art in the world. Using drones and cameras, they mapped 14 massive sites, revealing monumental carvings, including a nearly 43 meter long snake, the largest … Read more

As the Arctic warms at an alarming rate, melting ice is redefining the boundaries of polar bear habitat. Faced with increasingly long periods spent on dry land, these emblematic predators of the sea ice now find themselves exposed to pathogens formerly foreign to their environment. This forced movement to land areas has unexpected consequences: new … Read more

[Article déjà publié le 2 août 2024] A seal in danger A video captured by Carlos Gauna, a professional Californian photographer and drone pilot, shows an exceptional moment during which an orca hunts a seal. It is well known that the cetacean likes to hunt toothed sharks or even seals which fear being in their … Read more

In the city of Utrecht (Netherlands), these traditions may well have come to an end, in favor of health over the heating of yesteryear. The action plan of the Ministry of Ecological Transition According to an action plan issued by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, the combustion of wood releases various pollutants into the air … Read more

While this made sense when we relied heavily on coal for lighting, today the benefits of such a change are contested. Some recent research even suggests that moving the clocks back twice a year has negative effects, particularly on our health. During the first few days after the time change, many people experience a variety … Read more