Asian hornet: here’s what we all need to do in October to stop the invasion
The Asian hornet is spreading at an alarming rate. October is a unique opportunity to reverse the trend. Accidentally introduced to France in 2004, the Asian hornet, or Vespa velutina, has become one of the most feared invaders of our ecosystems in less than two decades. This harmful insect not only threatens biodiversity by attacking […]
Where is the deepest blue hole in the world?
From the Philippines to Mexico via China, several sites compete for the title of deepest blue hole in the world. But only one officially holds the record. Key facts Blue holes, famous for their intense colour and ecosystems, have always intrigued scientists. Several sites have already competed for the title of deepest in the world. […]
Sea levels have risen dramatically over the last century, according to scientists at a New Jersey university
Sea levels rose by approximately 1.5 mm annually worldwide between 1900 and 2020, faster than in any century over the last 4,000 years, according to a scientific study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. A group of scientists, led by researchers affiliated with Rutgers University in New Jersey (United States), focused on changes in […]
BH*: the strange mixture of star and black hole with which the universe dawned
The beginnings of universe formation started with the first stellar bodies, which may not have been like those we know today. Observations from the James Webb telescope seem to confirm this hypothesis What is a star? According to the RAE student dictionary (the first one that came up in my search engine, for whatever reason), […]
Human skull found in Indiana river is more than 4,000 years old, according to archaeologists
The coroner’s office reported that the surprising discovery has scientific backing and could rewrite the region’s past. Human remains dating back more than 4,000 years were found on the banks of the Whitewater River in Indiana, according to the local coroner. An archaeological find in the Midwestern United States revealed that a portion of a […]
Scientists discover that sea levels were much higher millions of years ago
A study published in the journal Science warned that melting ice could put coastal regions at risk in the coming decades and centuries as a result of global warming. Thousands of years ago, the oceans covered areas of land that are now dry. A study published in the journal Science revealed that, during the last […]
Breast cancer: 90% of cases can be cured if detected early
Early diagnosis is key to improving the prognosis of the most common cancer, with less invasive and more effective treatments. Recommendations from specialists. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women in Argentina. More than 90% of people diagnosed with breast cancer in its early stages have a chance of being cured. […]
The Library of Alexandria: what is really known about its disappearance and why it remains a historical enigma
The ultimate symbol of lost knowledge, it was destroyed in a series of events that still fuel debate. Between wars, religious persecution and myths, it remains a mystery and the best example of the fragility of human knowledge. Founded under the Ptolemaic dynasty, the Library of Alexandria was a centre for research and a repository […]
Unusual summer job: from teeth to tank shells, they unearth history in Kaundorf
‘Please be careful! It’s easy to slip here,’ warns the field worker when the Luxemburger Wort editor asks about the state of the excavations on site. The archaeologist is a team leader at Archeo Diag, a company specialising in surveys – a technical term for test pits – and excavations in the country. The National […]
Prehistory: the first European tools were not actually imported from the Near East
A German-American study proves that the first modern humans in Europe did not imitate, but invented their own tools. They thus regain a role in the invention of early technologies. GEO France video – The discovery of a Homo sapiens baby bone tells us more about early modern humans. It was previously believed that the […]