[Article déjà publié en janvier 2024] White desert expanses, piercing cold, polar winds, and no human presence on the horizon… These places seem almost fantastic, but they are indeed on our planet, representing the coldest regions on the globe. . Antarctica or the ice continent It is hardly surprising that the frigid areas on the … Read more
[Article déjà publié le 4 mars 2024] Several world-famous dunes are located there, including Dune 45, 170 meters high, and Big Daddy, which peaks at 350 meters high. Big Daddy, the Everest of the dunes In the southwest of Namibia there is a national park of 49,768 km², Naukluft, on the 80,900 km² of the … Read more
Do you remember a time when you had the right lottery numbers and you said to yourself “No, this will never happen” and that very evening the jackpot could have been yours? If so, you can easily put yourself in the shoes of an Austrian plumber who decided to ignore a rope at the end … Read more
What do self-cleaning glazing, glasses manufactured by soft chemicals and ECOSTP wastewater treatment have in common? All relate to biomimicry, an approach aimed at solving problems and designing solutions inspired by the principles of life while respecting the biosphere and planetary limits. Thus, self-cleaning glazing reproduces the superhydrophobic effect observed on the surface of Lotus … Read more
One morning, you open your mouth to greet the dawning day, and all that comes out is a faint croak. Loss of voice, although annoying, is a common disorder that many encounter at least once in their lives. However, behind this imposed silence lies a complex process involving your vocal cords and your larynx. What … Read more
Hedgehog fungus, a rare species of mushroom, was discovered in the south of England, on a reserve in Canterbury. A rare mushroom discovered in a nature reserve An individual ofHericium erinaceus, was spotted in a nature reserve in Canterbury, southern England. Hedgehog hydne, in French, is a rare species of mushroom. About the size of … Read more
[Article déjà publié le 23 août 2023] What are the benefits of regularly doing math challenges? Math challenges play a crucial role in developing cognitive and analytical skills. Regular practice of these challenges helps strengthen mathematical logic, improve abstract reasoning ability, and develop effective strategies for solving complex problems. Additionally, math challenges provide a valuable … Read more
[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Kelly R. MacGregor – Professor of Geology, Macalester College] The answer is a question of perspective. Human beings are tiny creatures living on a very large sphere. Imagine that you are a circus acrobat standing on a ball about 1 meter wide. From the top of the ball, you … Read more
Toothpastes are widely used cosmetic and hygienic products. The global toothpaste market is valued at $43 billion, or 6% of the global hygiene and cosmetics market. Health professionals recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day. It makes toothpaste! In addition, we can say that consumers are spoiled for choice in products: organic, dental … Read more
Archaeological discoveries are not only the result of precise excavations. Some really happen by chance. As evidenced by this letter found in the Corsewall lighthouse in the South-West of Scotland which represents a 132-year-old time capsule. A hole in a wall, a window into the past When Barry Miller, Ross Russell, Neil Armstrong and Morgan … Read more
