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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In a recent study, scientists discovered DNA from sharks and rays in the waters surrounding several offshore wind farms in the Netherlands. They tested over 400 seawater samples and found clear ...

From the discovery of penicillin to the first man on the Moon and the invention of the Internet, what was the most remarkable event of the last century? This was the question asked to 8,000 people ...

Sea turtles have long been seen as symbols of the ocean’s fragility. Threats like plastic pollution, shrinking nesting beaches, climate change, and fishing net entanglements have pushed many ...

Where and how to place your glucose sensor Getting the sensor in the right position is crucial for accurate and reliable readings. Here’s how to do it: Choose the right spot: The glucose sensor ...

Why You Shouldn’t Kill an Asian Hornet It might be tempting to kill an Asian hornet, especially when one appears near your garden. However, this action can actually make the situation worse ...