Physics

Why Terrestrial Mammals Will Never Achieve the Sizes of Their Giant Ancestors

For more than 150 million years, the earth was dominated by creatures of an unequaled size: dinosaurs. Some, like the Brachiosaurus, exceeded 20 meters long and weighed several tens of tonnes. Well beyond the dimensions of the greatest mammals that have ever existed. However, after their disappearance, some giant terrestrial mammals emerged, reaching impressive sizes … Read more

Two Twins, One Grave: Croatia Unearths a Roman Saga

Roman Antiquity has left behind an exceptional architectural and cultural heritage, but human vestiges, especially those of infants, are rarer and often poorly documented. However, the discovery of twins in Tragurium, the current Trogir in Croatia, sheds light on the funeral practices and the living conditions of the youngest in Roman society. Journal of Archaeological … Read more

CYBORG COCKROACHES: Merging Biology and Technology for Miniature Robotics

Japanese and Indonesian researchers have recently created cockroaches, using electrodes and sensors. Cockroaches are fascinating insects. Having evolved for 350 million years, they are among the oldest insects on earth. A long story? Whether they owe their ability to withstand various environment or extreme conditions, such as high radiation, which can be fatal for humans. … Read more

Introducing the New Caristro: Experience Enhanced Comfort and Aerodynamics on Your Train Journeys in Just One Year!

The public railway company has recently unveiled new visuals of the interior of its trains. Seats, catering space, bar… The train is completely reshaped! Alstom press kit, the SNCF explains that no less than 2,000 people worked for the realization of this project, but also that it is the fifth generation of TGV. The SNCF … Read more