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Conversational technologies have never been so accessible, or also present in daily life. As AI gains in fluidity and personalization, it is invited in spheres formerly reserved for human relations. This proximity raises an increasing concern, especially when it affects the most fragile. A recent drama brutally highlights the dangers of artificial intelligences in the … Read more

Great marine balances are often based on details invisible to the naked eye. Behind the beauty of the reefs and the power of the superpredateurs, a delicate alchemy maintains the stability of the oceans for millennia. But this chemical harmony wishes slowly, to the rhythm of CO2 emissions absorbed by the waters of the globe. … Read more

In a world where military air security is based on technological monitoring of each second, the most sophisticated fighter planes are supposed to escape the unexpected. Intelligent sensors, on -board diagnostics, predictive maintenance: everything is thought of to avoid failure. However, the extreme complexity of these systems can sometimes become their own Achilles heel. The … Read more

The moles are there, in your garden … What betrays them? Motots of earth that they reveal on the surface, proof of the presence of their famous mounds. And there, you say to yourself: “Argh! My vegetable garden! My beautiful lawn! O rage, oh despair! ». Well … maybe it's over-react. I grant you, the … Read more

Pediatric emergencies are regularly confronted with unexpected situations, often linked to the exploration of the world by the youngest. But some cases exceed the framework of the domestic accident to reveal much deeper medical and psychological issues. Among the most critical situations is the ingestion of foreign bodies, a common phenomenon in children, but sometimes … Read more

In many rural regions, some animals end up embodying much more than their species. Their regular presence, their furtive appearances, their extraordinary characteristics nourish a collective attachment which goes beyond simple admiration. Over the seasons, these silhouettes become landmarks, silent symbols of a territory. In the Adirondacks, this role had a name that everyone knew … Read more

In major cities marked by industrial pollution, lead continues to haunt the soils well after having disappeared from fuel and paintings. This heavy metal, recognized for its extreme toxicity, remains associated with serious disorders, especially in children. However, at the heart of this persistent contamination, a small Caribbean lizard intrigues researchers. The Anole Brun, now … Read more

A woman claims to see dragons every day When we talk about dragons, we think of terrifying creatures, but which remain imaginary. However, one day in July 2011, a woman in her fifty years went to the psychiatric clinic of The Hague, in the Netherlands, claiming to see faces of dragons every day. Indeed, the … Read more

[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Adèle de Masson – Professeur en dermatologie, Université Paris Cité] Skin derived from T lymphocytes, a subcategory of cells in the immune system, the body's defense system to fight in particular against viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Unlike ganglionic lymphomas (Hodgkin lymphoma and non -hodgkinian lymphomas) which mainly affect … Read more

“Come on my baby, it's time for your big hug!” ». You might think I am talking to a well -human child. But no, I speak to Salto, bastard of his condition, sofa dog, my colleague who helps me faithfully write articles for science & life. And my second child. Yes, more and more of … Read more