The paradox of material stability The material that makes up our daily lives, objects around us, is stable. If we look at particles such as protons, one might think that they would disintegrate after a certain time. After all, everything that is built ends up deteriorating. Even radioactive materials, like uranium, slowly decompose by emitting … Read more
On the occasion of the European Congress of Psychiatry, which was held in early April in Madrid, a team of researchers presented the results of its study concerning the excessive use of the smartphone. Their goal was to better understand our dependence on this object today essential to our daily lives. They discovered that we … Read more
When physics heats up In the collective imagination, quantum physics often evokes mysterious concepts: superposition, entanglement, quantum tunnels … counter-intuitive phenomena, which are only observed with microscopic scales and, above all, in extreme conditions. To prevent thermal agitation from “breaking” these delicate states, scientists have long had to cool their equipment at temperatures bordering on … Read more
Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, with 2.3 million new cases identified in 2022 according to WHO. If risk factors such as age or family history cannot be changed, others can, at the forefront of alcohol consumption. Long minimized or unknown, this link is today the subject of reinforced scientific … Read more
The inflammation of the hypothalamus is at the origin of a disruption of appetite in various pathologies. However, the administration of anti-inflammatory agents in this area of the brain is complex due to the impassability of the blood-brain barrier. Researchers from the State University of Oregon discovered a means of crossing this barrier. Potential for … Read more
In view of the two jaws discovered until then, the man of Denisova was obviously endowed with enormous teeth.
You have surely heard of the asteroid 2024 YR4 asteroid. Discovered in December 2024, this asteroid had a risk of impact with the earth high enough to trigger the surveillance of the International Network of Asteroid Alert (IAWN) and the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group (SMPAG). In February 2025, the risk of asteroid impact with … Read more
The wait was long for the fans but it is coming to an end: the release of season 2 of the post-apocalyptic American series “The Last of Us” is scheduled for April 14, 2025. This series was acclaimed by the public as by critics and received several prizes. It is the adaptation of a homonymous … Read more
The report reveals that the orcas had faulty medical follow -up and that the infrastructures were not adapted to their real needs.
Global electricity production is entering a new era. Brought by the boom in solar and wind, renewable energies redraw the energy landscape at an unprecedented rate. In 2024, they crossed a historic threshold, surpassing hydroelectricity for the first time in the world mix. This upheaval is no longer limited to Western countries. Asia, in particular, … Read more
