Physics

Unexpected Discoveries: The Secret Passages of a Castle Revealed in Leonardo da Vinci’s 1495 Drawings

It is interesting to put this exploration in correlation with a sketch made by Léonardo da Vinci, which also presents many unknown underground passages from the castle. The sketch of the Château des Sforza Tinted with mysteries, the work of Leonardo da Vinci apparently did not have time to reveal all his secrets. This true … Read more

Advancing Quantum Teleportation for a Quantum Internet

Researchers from the University of Oxford have taken a major step in quantum computer science by building an evolving quantum supercomputer capable of carrying out quantum teleportation. More specifically, using a photonic network interface, they managed to connect two separate quantum processors to form a single fully connected quantum computer. One of the biggest challenges … Read more

This Area of the Body Contains the Highest Levels of Microplastic Contamination Among Human Organs

Invisible to the naked eye, microplastics invade our environment and infiltrate the body by water, air and food. Already detected in the blood, the lungs or the liver, they also cross physiological barriers until then considered to be protective. A recent study reveals that an essential organ is among the most contaminated by microplastics, raising … Read more

Uncovering a 1500-Year-Old Byzantine Treasure: Stained Glass and Mosaics of Harran Cathedral

Harran, located in current Türkiye, is one of the oldest cities in the world, mentioned in Sumerian and biblical texts. Carrefour of civilizations, it was a major religious and intellectual center, especially under the Byzantine Empire. Today, excavations by Harran University, under the direction of Professor Mehmet Önal, reveal exceptional elements of his past. Fragments … Read more

Ancient Roman Helmet and Armory Found in Denmark, Dating Back 1500 Years

For several decades, the archaeological excavations carried out in Scandinavia have revealed arms deposits dating from the Iron Age, often interpreted as ritual offerings linked to local conflicts. However, the recent discovery made by archaeologists of the Vejle Museums, as part of the work of extension of the E45 motorway in Denmark, sheds new light … Read more

Unveiling the Depths of Backless Lakes: Exploring Freshwater Abysses

The abyss has always passionate about their mysteries, their extraordinary creatures that populate them and their incredible ecosystems. Researchers have even recently discovered that black oxygen is produced in the depths of the Pacific Ocean without light. However, the oceans are not the only ones to reach abyssal depths. Freshwater expanses can also be very … Read more