Scientists discover ancient genes that existed before life on Earth
The ancient genes could reveal a truth we had only touched upon until now: life on Earth may have begun much earlier than we imagine.
For Valentine's Day, San Antonio Zoo relaunches its initiative: "Give your ex's name to a cockroach"
Derrière l’initiative, il s’agit de collecter des fonds en invitant chacun à transformer son cœur brisé en don.
Giant ghost jellyfish filmed in the depths of the Atlantic: "As big as a school bus"
During a scientific expedition off the coast of Argentina, an international team observed a giant ghost jellyfish (Stygiomedusa gigantea).
Street artist turns street names into colorful mosaics
Walking through Paris, Orleans, the Loire Valley or European cities such as Brussels and Lausanne, you may come across small colored mosaics next to street names. These are not official decorations, but interventions by MifaMosa, a French street artist who has chosen to remain anonymous and let his works speak for themselves.
Pigeons with brain chips used as drones in Russia
The line between biology and technology is becoming increasingly thin. In Russia, startup Neiry Group has launched an experiment to transform pigeons into biodrones equipped with brain chips and electronic devices that can direct their flight.
The smell of Egyptian mummies? These museums immerse you in a multi-sensory experience
Entering a museum means observing, reading, listening... and soon 'smelling' history's scent. Not to marvel or create a spectacle, but rather to better understand the past.
Camels in Saudi Arabia to be provided with digital passports
Camels with passports, yes it's really true: Mansour Almushaiti, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water Resources and Agriculture, has launched the Camel Passport to regulate the market of these iconic desert animals.
Historic crossing: first coyote to swim to Alcatraz
The unusual event, first reported by a tourist, immediately drew the attention of biologists and National Park Service rangers.
Talking to your cat: discover how this powerful habit transforms bonds
A cat lives immersed in its habits. The human voice, when it remains constant, becomes an integral part of its routine, like a stable element.
More Lego figurines than people on Earth? No, not yet
Lego figurines have overtaken half the world's population: as of 2020, there were more than 4 billion out there.