Le 21 juin, le soleil s’immobilise, pas ceux qui perpétuent la tradition du solstice d'été : danses, chants, feux de joie… Depuis la nuit des temps, partout en Europe, ces grands rassemblements festifs célèbrent la lumière. Entre rituels païens, symboles chrétiens et fêtes laïques, cette...

Researchers later discovered what they could do.

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We need to fix this.

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Early action is crucial.

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A natural time capsule from the very deep past.

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Film alimentaire, barquette, réfrigérateur, congélateur... Des chercheurs se sont penchés sur les interactions entre les emballages en plastique et la conservation du poisson. Leurs résultats soulèvent des inquiétudes.

Here's what's known so far.

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If aliens are not here, are they out there?

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When a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the surface for some time, attracting sharks and other predators. As it becomes weathered, it may start to sink, falling through the water until it eventually settles on the seafloor, where deep-sea scavengers feast upon it. The scientific […]

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Pour des millions de femmes enceintes, l’été n’est pas seulement une épreuve, c’est aussi un danger méconnu. Une étude inédite, portant sur 36,6 millions de naissances dans 13 pays, révèle que les vagues de chaleur extrêmes augmentent le risque d'accouchement prématuré, tout en creusant les...

They could do more than feel cool.

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Le dispositif Caniscol permet à des enfants en difficulté de lecture de lire en compagnie d’un chien, dans un cadre bienveillant et sans pression, loin des évaluations scolaires. Cette approche les aide à prendre confiance en eux, à mieux gérer leurs émotions et découvrir leur potentiel...

What happens when things go wrong?

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La Coupe du monde 2026 ne se jouera pas seulement sur les stades. Entre affirmation de la puissance américaine, tensions migratoires et rivalités diplomatiques, le tournoi s'annonce comme un révélateur des fractures et des rapports de force qui traversent le monde contemporain. La Coupe du monde...

Wait, what?

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A surprisingly simple action can make a major difference.

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A lesser-known problem we need to understand.

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Cases are becoming increasingly familiar.

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Here's what to know about megacolon.

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