[Article déjà publié le 27 juin 2024] Who says planetary alignment means at least three planets taken into account, including Earth. It is then enough to see two planets (or more) coming together in the sky at the same point or in the same restricted area. To estimate the probability of this type of event, … Read more

A king penguin suffering from a rare form of melanism has been spotted on a South Georgia island. A completely black king penguin When we think of a penguin, we imagine this animal black and white, with orange ear spots. Imagine that there are certain individuals who are completely black. This is the case of … Read more

Increasing interactions between humans, animals and their environments are redefining the landscape of global health risks. Urbanization, intensive agriculture and the destruction of ecosystems are causing an unprecedented rapprochement between species, favoring the emergence of pathogens capable of crossing biological barriers and causing panzootics. The H5N1 avian flu, now called a “panzootic”, illustrates this phenomenon … Read more

[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Hassan Vally – Professeur associé, épidémiologie, Deakin University] In a world where science is doing so many incredible things, how is it possible that there is no 100% effective disinfectant? To understand it, it is necessary to assimilate some elements of microbiology and mathematics. Explanations. What is a disinfectant? … Read more

Avian influenza viruses circulate naturally in wild aquatic birds. They are extremely contagious and can also infect domestic birds. But since 2020, we have observed an increase in cases of infection among wild and domestic mammals. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently reported new cases of cat infections. They would have consumed … Read more

“Moonhouse”, a Swedish project representing a model of a traditional Swedish house, is heading to the Moon, after 25 years of work. “Moonhouse”, a Swedish project that lasts 25 years It's a dream that (almost) comes true. After 25 years of work, Swedish artist Mikael Genberg sees his project “Moonhouse” on the verge of being … Read more

[Article déjà publié le 15 janvier 2024] This Monday, January 20, 2025, is “Blue Monday”, a Monday that would not be like any other. No, because this Monday you would face the “most depressing day of the year”. If this special day has often been branded as having been “defined by a particularly clever equation”, … Read more

The construction of modern infrastructure often reveals unsuspected treasures of the past. In Great Britain, in Gloucestershire, roadworks have uncovered a major Roman site, shedding light on a pivotal period in British history. Excavated by the team Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, in partnership with National Highways and Historic England, this site extends over eight hectares along … Read more

Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder of the functioning of the intestine. It is not serious, but can cause significant discomfort. This pathology affects approximately 5 to 10% of the French population, or nearly 3 million people. Several diseases are linked to this disorder and, recently, scientists have discovered a potential link between irritable bowel … Read more

In the heart of Central Asia, the Aral Sea was once an aquatic colossus, an inland sea nourished by the tumultuous waters of the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya. But this jewel has withered away, the victim of ambitious but disastrous human choices. If most of its extent is today an arid desert, a … Read more