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A Security Robot Tested in Le Havre Shows Promising Results Against Supermarket Theft

The goal is to reduce in-store theft. And according to initial observations, this initiative has already led to a 30% reduction in malicious acts. A robot in the security control department Capable of moving autonomously, Windy, a security robot from Mégatech Sécurité, a security and surveillance company in the Le Havre region, patrols the shelves … Read more

Seismic Surge: Six Earthquakes at Mount Adams in One Month—Are They a Cause for Concern? Experts Investigating Potential Explanations

Mount Adams, located in Washington state, is the largest active volcano in the region. Classified as “high risk” by the US Geological Survey (USGS), this volcano has nevertheless remained dormant for several millennia. However, an unexpected increase in seismic activity was detected in September, with six earthquakes recorded in one month, while the normal is … Read more

A Simple Boat for Shark Diving Adventures

It was 2011 when Armelle Jung, a trained biologist, created, with several legal and scientific colleagues and friends, Des Requins et des Hommes, an association which would act on an international scale for the research and conservation of so-called cartilaginous fish, 'that is, sharks and rays. Back in Brittany after more than a year of … Read more

Why China’s Qianfan Satellite Constellation Is Problematic

In early August, China launched the first 18 satellites of its constellation called Qianfan (thousand sails) which aims to provide high-speed Internet access and possibly military applications. But while Qianfan could ultimately have more than 14,000 satellites in low Earth orbit, astronomers are sounding the alarm. Excessive brightness at the zenith In a study published … Read more

Antiquities Trafficking: Ancient Gold Masks Saved from Illegal Sale in Iran

Iran, rich in historical heritage dating back several millennia, is regularly confronted with attempts to traffic its cultural treasures. This threat particularly weighs on the remains of the Elamite Empire, one of the oldest civilizations in the region, known for its funerary rituals and complex artistic objects. Recently, an operation led by police in Bushehr … Read more