7 tips from grandma to get rid of bad smells and make your home smell nice!
To get rid of bad smells in your home and make sure it smells nice instead, don’t make the mistake of using synthetic scents sold in shops in the form of candles, scented sticks, diffusers, etc. It has now been proven that all these products are toxic and pose health risks due to the volatile […]
Thanks to mineral mulching, protecting your plants effectively is easy!
Covering the soil around the plants in your garden with a layer of mineral material? It’s entirely possible, and even very useful! This is called mineral mulching, a process prized by many gardeners for its many benefits. Choose the right materials and you too can become a fan of mineral mulching. Dark and elegant, slate […]
Researchers discover a potentially dangerous feature of Wi-Fi waves and call for measures
They are not harmful to health, but criminals can use them to monitor their targets. For many years, it has been claimed—often without any basis—that Wi-Fi waves generated by internet routers are harmful to health, something that has been refuted on more than one occasion by the WHO (World Health Organisation). However, just because it […]
What does keeping old clothes you no longer wear mean, according to psychology?
Discover what your wardrobe reveals about your personality and state of mind. When we renew our wardrobe, we often find it difficult to give away or throw away clothes, even when we haven’t worn them for years. According to psychology, this habit can reflect deep aspects of our personality or emotional state, beyond a simple […]
The unexpected connection between a small bird and the protection of thousands of kilometres of beach in the United States
The reintroduction of piping plovers is transforming the future of coastal environments in the Great Lakes, preserving vulnerable ecosystems and promoting collaboration between scientists, local communities and large-scale conservation organisations The record achieved in the Great Lakes reinforces the importance of collective action for environmental conservation and the preservation of coastal ecosystems. The piping plover, […]
A butcher explains the trick to defrosting meat in 15 minutes: ‘All you need are two saucepans.’
Mariano Sánchez Díaz, with more than 33 years of experience in this profession, explains how to quickly defrost products in the freezer so they are ready to cook. Nowadays, the freezer has become an indispensable appliance in the home. In addition to preserving food, its usefulness extends to facilitating meal planning, reducing waste and optimising […]
The mystery of Rapa Nui solved: scientists prove that the moai really did “walk”
Physics has confirmed it. They have managed to reproduce the controlled swaying motion that allowed the colossal statues on Easter Island to be moved, putting an end to eight centuries of mystery. A combination of archaeology, physics and technology confirms that the stone giants of Easter Island (in Chile) were moved vertically. For centuries, the […]
Herculaneum: 2,000-year-old papyri finally deciphered thanks to technology
In 79 AD, the eruption of Vesuvius buried Herculaneum, a town near Pompeii, and Senator Piso’s library, which was filled with papyrus scrolls. Found charred, these ancient texts are now being revealed using scanners and other cutting-edge technology. Buried under the ashes of Vesuvius after the eruption in 79 AD, the impressive library of the […]
A pellet stove that is 20 times cleaner: Marc Howell’s technology is transforming domestic heating
More and more households are choosing wood heating to get through the winter. Log and pellet stoves are appealing because they are economical and environmentally friendly at a time when energy costs are rising and the energy transition is becoming a necessity. In France, around 7.5 million households used wood for heating in 2024, according […]
No, humans and chimpanzees do not share 99% of their DNA: a recent study explains why
For a long time, it has been said that humans share almost all of their DNA with chimpanzees. This idea, present in books, documentaries and lectures, reinforced the belief that we are almost identical to them. However, more recent research shows that this figure is not so accurate and that the genetic relationship between the […]