The role of pollutants and warming waters Massive amounts of pollutants, especially polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have accumulated along the coasts of industrialized nations like England.PCBs ...

Céline, a graduate of the Institut Français de Presse in 2004, worked for L'Internaute and Le Journal du Net, focusing on topics such as technology, environment, and health.Passionate about ...

With 2.2 million cases expected in the next 25 years, dementia is becoming a major issue. But certain habits could help slow its progression. By 2025, France Alzheimer estimates that 1.4 million ...

The ice gain impact on sea levels These huge variations have directly affected global sea levels. Here’s the breakdown: • From 2002 to 2010, the ice sheet’s loss contributed to an increase ...

To understand why metal doesn’t belong in the microwave, it helps to know how the appliance works. Microwaves heat food by emitting electromagnetic waves at a specific frequency. These waves ...

The ancestors of modern wind turbines were windmills.Wind turbines generate energy—typically electricity when coupled with a generator—by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving air. Wind ...

Entropy, introduced by Rudolf Clausius in 1865, is a way to quantify the amount of energy dispersion within a system. It reflects how energy, whether thermal or chemical, becomes more scattered ...

Starting in the 12th century, the Church made the fight against religious crimes a top priority. Under medieval law, a confession carried more weight than actual evidence. As a result, torture ...

The world’s biggest sleepers Let’s start with the sleepiest animals on the planet: the koala, the bat, and the giant armadillo.While lions and tigers are often considered big sleepers, they ...

The Orion constellation is one of the most striking in the night sky. Also known as Orion the Hunter, it’s easy to spot thanks to the three bright stars that form his belt: Alnitak, Alnilam, and ...

From Radiocom 2000 to 5G: a journey through time Starting with Radiocom 2000, the first mobile phone network in France, and moving through the rollout of 4G connectivity in 2015 to the still ...

Most garden snakes are harmless and actually help by controlling rodents. However, it’s smart to be aware of species that might pose a venomous threat, like vipers in Europe. These snakes rarely ...