For several decades, research in astrochemistry has focused on identifying complex organic molecules in the interstellar medium, considered to be the precursors of the elementary building blocks of life. Until now, these compounds had only been observed inside the Milky Way, mainly in gaseous form or in favorable environments. An international team, led by Marta … Read more
In France, it is estimated that more than four million people live with some type of diabetes while nearly a million are not yet diagnosed according to the AP-HP Foundation. Worldwide, the number of people affected by this disease reached 589 million in 2024 according to the French Diabetics Federation and the number of undiagnosed … Read more
At its peak in the 12th century, Cahokia was the largest settlement in North America, north of Mexico. With an estimated population of more than 20,000 inhabitants, this pre-Columbian city, located in present-day Illinois, structured a dense territory of exchanges, rituals and monumental constructions. However, its social organization and its geopolitical scope still remain poorly … Read more
Deep in the ancient swamps of eastern China, a vanished city continues to reveal its secrets. Far from the splendor expected of a refined civilization, archaeologists have unearthed meticulously carved human fragments, abandoned as simple refuse. Behind this disturbing discovery lies a little-known part of the Neolithic culture of Liangzhu, a society where emerging urbanization … Read more
The human organism was shaped to the rhythm of the Sun, based on the regular alternation between light and darkness. This cycle, which has remained unchanged for millennia, is now fragmented by artificial light sources which extend the day indefinitely. Far from being harmless, this progressive intrusion disrupts the most fundamental balances. This is precisely … Read more
At a time when robotics seeks to combine performance and accessibility, an educational experiment surprises with its effectiveness. Inspired by work carried out at Pisa/IIT on flexible robotic hands, an anthropomorphic hand built entirely from standard LEGO parts now rivals devices used in academic research. The project, called Educational SoftHand-A, is the result of a … Read more
New television technologies “Are you looking for a TV for your new apartment or simply changing the one you have? We recommend our ultra high-definition models. » You've probably already heard this phrase from the salesman of a store that sells this type of item. On paper, this television model has it all with 4K … Read more
Preserving memory may well begin sooner than we imagine. While curative treatments struggle to curb neurodegenerative diseases, researchers are exploring other levers, often unsuspected. Among them, the link between blood lipids and cognitive functions is now attracting attention. A path is emerging, supported by robust genetic data, suggesting that a reduction in the risk of … Read more
Fear is sometimes transmitted faster than information. Without a word, without a voluntary gesture, it circulates between bodies and crosses the boundaries of the individual. This phenomenon, anchored in our biology, transforms each human being into a sensor and emotional relay. At the heart of this dynamic, contagious fear acts like an invisible mechanism, capable … Read more
The sea ice does not wait. Each year, it melts a little earlier, a little faster. And with it, the vital landmarks of many species disappear, including Arctic seals. These marine mammals, long adapted to an icy and stable world, suddenly find themselves taken by surprise. While climate models were already struggling to keep up, … Read more
