If you come across it on the open sea, you will certainly not believe your eyes: R/P FLIP is indeed surprising. It is actually a research platform approximately 110 meters long, which was once used to “study long-range sound propagation in underwater warfare” according to theUC San Diego. The early youth of R/P FLIP It … Read more

On October 23, 2024, a week after China increased its pressure on Taiwan as part of a full-scale military exercise which consisted of encircling the island, a Chinese building was seen not far from Taiwan. Indeed, the Taiwanese forces spotted the Liaoninga special aircraft carrier in China's military history. The very first Chinese aircraft carrier … Read more

In nature, animals are often named after something that characterizes them: their habitat, their color, their size… and sometimes that of the person who discovered them. However, one of the snakes that is the subject of a study published in the journal Scientific reports October 21, 2024 was named in tribute to the actor committed … Read more

The shovel is now in a laboratory for analysis. According to initial estimates, it is 3,500 years old. An exciting discovery for archaeologists The anecdote is so exceptional that the team was skeptical about the nature of the object before the operation. For them, it could simply be a tree root. Therefore, they were amazed … Read more

A surprisingly long lifespan for some birds At 74 years old, the female Laysan albatross named Wisdom was considered the oldest living wild bird in the world in 2024. She has already exceeded the life expectancy of her species by 20 years. Scientists believe she hatched in 1951 but was first spotted in 1956. They … Read more

An exceptional rescue took place on the coast of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, when a humpback whale measuring almost 9 meters found itself stranded on a beach on October 15. This rare event mobilized local rescue teams, including British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), and resulted in the animal returning to deep waters, after several … Read more

Originally published on 03/22/2024 The figure of Vlad III, better known as Vlad the Impaler, stands at the crossroads between history and legend, embodying both a ruthless ruler and a fierce defender of his territory against the Ottoman Empire. His reputation for cruelty, particularly through his practice of impalement, has spanned the centuries, transforming him … Read more

Curiosity and Perseverance have been proving for several years that machines can operate autonomously on a distant planet. The next step will be to remotely guide its rovers or robots from Earth! This was announced by researchers from the robotics laboratory at the University of Bristol (Great Britain), and they published the results of their … Read more

Since 1974, the Nikon Small World Photomicrography has annually rewarded the most extraordinary photos of the microscopic world. These are exceptional images captured under a microscope. They reveal the secrets of the miniature world which is as beautiful as it is complex. This year marks the 50the anniversary of this photography competition. After the hilarious … Read more

Study dreams through the prism of art, history, sociology, different cultures or ancient beliefs… How to overcome the obvious barrier of this phenomenon as personal as it is universal, so close and yet so far from a tangible reality? How to make the dream come true, how to understand its complexity, its mysteries and its … Read more