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Late Antiquity was marked by political, religious and intellectual upheavals. Alexandria, the cradle of knowledge and the center of Greek learning, found itself at the heart of these tensions. It was in this context that Hypatia, a prominent figure in philosophy and science, lived. A mathematician, astronomer and Neoplatonist, she embodied the pagan intellectual heritage … Read more

[ Cet article a initialement été publié en mai 2024] The world of snakes fascinates or revolts. Along with spiders, it is a source of unhealthy fear for many people. But you have to know how to rationalize this state and tell yourself that, like most living creatures on our planet, snakes do not present … Read more

These births, rare in Europe, confirm the efforts made by the zoo to preserve biodiversity and conserve endangered animal species. Two new Patagonian sea lions Two Patagonian sea lions, Eden and Ava, born on July 12 and 16, 2024. They quickly attracted the attention of the keepers and visitors of the Mulhouse zoo. After spending … Read more

In the constellation of Leo Minor, the James Webb Space Telescope has spotted an incredible spectacle. Indeed, some 465 million light-years from Earth, the astronomical telescope was able to capture the merger of two galaxies, Arp 107. But that's not the craziest part. Looking closely at the image, we can see a gigantic galactic smiley … Read more

The Problem of Low-Earth Orbit Satellites Low-earth orbit satellites, located about 160 to 2,000 kilometers above the Earth, are particularly valuable for providing rapid communications services. Their relative proximity to the planet allows for lower latency and higher data transmission speeds compared to geostationary satellites, which are much further away. Companies like SpaceX, with its … Read more

This year, for the 41st edition of the European Heritage Days Two themes were selected: “Heritage of routes, networks and connections” and “Maritime heritage”. The Palace of Versailles The one that hosted the equestrian events of the Olympic Games opens its doors to the general public free of charge and without reservation for this weekend … Read more

Personally, I would say that I like the smell of lemon, but I don't like the smell of garlic. We have just taken a tour of our individual olfactory preferences. Indeed, for each odor, we attribute a sensory appreciation to it, like a cerebral cursor, ranging from pleasant to unpleasant, including neutral, and all these … Read more

A people with diversified activities This practice dates back to a Scandinavian people called the “Pitted Ware Culture” (PWC), a group of Neolithic hunter-gatherers who lived in Scandinavia between 3,500 and 2,300 BC, according to the study published on August 26 in the “Journal of Maritime Archaeology.” This population was particularly known for its pottery, … Read more