Getting older doesn't always mean declining. Over the years, the brain maintains an astonishing capacity to reorganize itself, provided it is called upon. Among the most accessible forms of stimulation, certain everyday practices turn out to be more powerful than they seem. The benefits of music on dementia are gradually emerging as a serious avenue, … Read more
Construction work in urban areas sometimes reveals much more than foundations. At Oxford, a little-known part of European academic history has just emerged under the cobblestones of a prestigious college. While digging to build a new library, archaeologists uncovered the remains of three medieval halls, accompanied by objects of study and daily life dating from … Read more
The hoiho, a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand New Zealand is known for its biodiversity, including unique bird species. For example, there is the kiwi, the emblem of the country and which is a species which belongs to the ratites, that is to say the birds which are incapable of flight. But another … Read more
The air we breathe inside homes often seems safer than that in the streets. However, certain biological pollutants infiltrate silently, profoundly changing the balance of our immediate environment. Among them, invisible particles from unwanted insects go unnoticed even though they directly affect our health. This is precisely the case for cockroach allergens, the presence of … Read more
Chamomile tea, morello cherry juice, magnesium tablets or CBD drops… These natural remedies are now at the top of the wellness aisles. Their promise is clear: to make it easier to fall asleep without dependence or addiction. But behind this popular enthusiasm, what remains once science has been summoned? By analyzing the latest studies, a … Read more
The bowhead whale can live for two centuries With a life expectancy which slightly exceeds 73 years according to longevityalliance.org, Humans are among the longest-lived mammals. Some people can even live beyond 100 years. The current longevity record is held by Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who lived 122 years and 164 days (1875-1997). A figure that … Read more
From witches' potions to modern medicine In recent decades, medicine is one of the sectors that have evolved the most, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence. But certain unusual plants used by witches for their potions are still used in the field of pharmacology. The first example is that of belladonna, or Atropa belladonna … Read more
In the fall of 1938, Americans lived in a climate of international tensions, between fears of war in Europe and economic uncertainties. Radio, the dominant media, became an immediate and familiar source of information. On October 30, on the eve of Halloween, a simple fictional program caused an unexpected panic: thousands of listeners believed in … Read more
Archeology does not always progress through great discoveries, but sometimes through tiny clues, buried where no one thought to look. In the heart of the Siberian steppes, unusual architecture, carefully moved bones and pottery with unique designs gradually outline the contours of an unknown archaeological culture, revealed not by its grandeur, but by its silent … Read more
Plant-based eating has established itself as a health benchmark in the collective imagination. Through campaigns, recommendations and ecological initiatives, it has risen to the rank of nutritional model. But behind this smooth image hide more discreet excesses, often hidden on supermarket shelves. This gap between intention and reality raises an essential question about the link … Read more
