Recent research into prehistoric hunting strategies is revealing previously unsuspected practices. Archaeologists from Aarhus University (Denmark) and the University of Johannesburg have shed light on the possible use of poisoned arrows as early as 54,000 years ago, upending theories about Paleolithic hunting techniques. The work, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, is based … Read more
Martian exploration is continuing. On the surface of the Red Planet, several NASA rovers are on a mission to uncover the secrets and learn more about the history of Mars. But that's not all, to report and give us a taste of the landscapes that future astronauts who will explore it directly will have to … Read more
The blocks containing these fossils were discovered between June 2022 and July 2024. 80% of them were transferred to research and educational institutions. Two fossil deposits discovered “Never before in California has such a density of fossils been discovered at a site like this. It is the largest deposit of marine bones discovered in Los … Read more
In US 83% of cultivated areas are occupied by just five crops: wheat, barley, corn, rapeseed and sunflower. This predominance of a handful of plants does not effectively reduce our dependence on pesticides and mineral fertilizers. Among the existing solutions to diversify our agriculture, are you familiar with minor crops, namely those that cover less … Read more
Sleep apnea is a relatively common condition. It manifests itself by repeated closures of the pharynx during sleep. The person who suffers from it thus experiences brief interruptions in breathing (apneas) and incessant micro-awakenings. This has significant social and medical consequences: snoring, daytime sleepiness, irritability, cardiovascular disorders, etc. Researchers have discovered that an epilepsy medication … Read more
The human presence in orbit continues to grow. Indeed, while space has been continuously inhabited since 1998, notably thanks to the launch of the International Space Station (ISS), there have never been as many human beings in space at the same time as today. An exceptional record that therefore beats the one that was established … Read more
Just like cars or boats, fighter planes have several models that have stood the test of time. True technological feats, these military designs are fully anchored in our common and cultural heritage. This is the case for the Northrop B-2 Spirit, a “stealth bomber” still in service. An ingenious aircraft, with a unique design but … Read more
This Thursday, September 12, 2024, Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gills, two astronauts on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, performed the very first private spacewalk in the history of space. The opportunity to look back in pictures at this incredible and historic event which took place before our eyes and at an altitude of almost 700 kilometers. … Read more
A long-term struggle The statue is believed to have left Egyptian territory a century ago, shortly after its discovery. Since then, it has been on display at the Neues Museum in Berlin in a domed room. Zahi Hawass, a renowned archaeologist and former Egyptian antiquities minister, aims to change that by ending the country's struggle … Read more
Thanks to satellite images, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) noticed that during the summer, Lake Erie, the fourth largest lake in North America, had turned emerald green. While the sight of such a color must surely be very beautiful, it is more synonymous with the presence of particular organisms that can be toxic … Read more
