[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Marie-Hélène Moncel – Archéologue, Muséum national d’histoire naturelle (MNHN)] Working on the first settlements of Europe, I have focused my work with my colleagues for several years on the roots of Neanderthal behavior. The ANR NEANDROOTS project, which started at the end of 2019, made it possible to approach in … Read more
As human activity shapes landscapes, some animal species adapt or disappear. In central Italy, a population of brown bears, isolated since Antiquity, has seen its behavior evolve in constant contact with surrounding villages. These Apennine bears, now smaller and less aggressive than their cousins from Europe or America, embody a rare case of behavioral evolution … Read more
On some beaches in southern Africa, bird calls have stopped. Where tens of thousands of mouthpieces once resonated, silence gradually settled in. This sudden decline, almost invisible to the naked eye, does not concern just any species. African penguins, familiar symbols of the Cape coast, are disappearing by the thousands without warning. This decline, discreet … Read more
Global warming is disrupting the ecological balance of the Arctic, directly threatening the survival of polar bears. These predators depend on sea ice to hunt, move and reproduce. However, the accelerated melting of the ice reduces their vital territory every year. Faced with this environmental pressure, a study conducted by researchers at the University of … Read more
Under several meters of water, off the coast of Brittany, a 120 meter long stone structure challenges our understanding of prehistoric coastal societies. Spotted thanks to LIDAR surveys and confirmed by dives between 2022 and 2024, this massive construction dates from 5800 to 5300 BCE, well before the famous Breton megalithic alignments. The study, signed … Read more
[Article déjà publié le 22 août 2025] Woman Thinks She's Pregnant, But Actually Has a Tumor Three months after experiencing heavy, intermittent menstrual bleeding and a swollen stomach, a 36-year-old woman from India went to see a doctor. After carrying out several tests, they revealed that she was pregnant with a 20-week fetus. If the … Read more
[Article déjà publié le 1er août 2025] An everyday object, the toothbrush embodies the innocence of routine gestures that we repeat without thinking about it. However, a simple fall or brief discomfort is enough to tip this routine into a medical emergency. Far from being an isolated case, the scenario where an accidental contact transforms … Read more
For a long time, December 25 was known as the birthdate of Isaac Newton, pillar of the scientific revolution. However, this day, recorded in the archives of a kingdom that has remained aloof from change, raises much more than a simple difference in the calendar. Behind this discreet detail, we perceive a gap between science, … Read more
Between the short breath of the summits and the atmospheric pressure which crushes gas exchanges, the air from high altitudes profoundly transforms the functioning of the human body. Some peoples not only survive there, they have flourished there for nearly 10,000 years. However, contrary to what one might believe, this ability is not necessarily written … Read more
The contemporary medical arsenal is full of sophisticated chemical substances, often perceived as the only guarantee of impeccable hygiene. However, certain remedies from ancient traditions are generating renewed interest in scientific circles. Among them, garlic mouthwash is intriguing with its disinfectant potential, promising enough to be compared to the most powerful antiseptics. What science criticizes … Read more
