Les choses ne sont pas aussi terribles qu’elles en ont l’air.

Un rapport de l’University of Exeter et de l’Earthshot Prize désigne l’électricité propre comme la transition environnementale au plus fort effet d’entraînement. Le solaire et l’éolien moins chers soutiennent déjà les transports, le chauffage et l’industrie, malgré des réseaux lents et peu d’investissements

L’électricité propre apparaît comme un levier climatique majeur

L’électricité propre apparaît comme un levier climatique majeur

9 septembre 2026

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L’électricité propre apparaît comme un levier climatique majeur

9 mars 2026

Les gens échangent leurs smartphones contre des passe-temps manuels

A growing number of young people are turning to tactile, analog hobbies like needlepoint or knitting as a form of therapeutic stress management, a way to escape technology, and to do something with their hands instead of doomscrolling, reconnecting with creativity and exploration.

9 mars 2026

La gentillesse quotidienne améliore la santé et la société

Small gestures like friendly small talk with neighbors and simple thank yous to strangers significantly boost our physical well-being. Science shows that these brief positive interactions reduce stress and foster a sense of belonging within our communities. Choosing kindness creates a healthier world for everyone.

9 mars 2026

PetPhone permet aux animaux de compagnie de communiquer avec leur propriétaire

A technology company from Singapore has created a wearable device that uses artificial intelligence (AI), motion sensors and GPS to recognise certain movements made by a pet and turn them into alerts or calls to the owner via app on their smartphone, while owners can call the device to check on their pet, play music or send alerts.

9 mars 2026

Hawaï innove avec une nouvelle encre à base d’algues

After pioneering the use of 100% post-consumer recycled plastic in 2012, the beverage company Waiākea leads again with a new innovation: labels printed with algae-based ink. The Hawai'i-based company asserts it is the first in the world to adopt and commercialize labels using this algae-derived pigment, a development resulting from four years of dedicated research.

9 mars 2026

Une floraison rare transforme la Vallée de la Mort en paradis

The perfect combination of gentle rain and warm sunshine has awakened a breathtaking display of wildflowers in California’s Death Valley. This rare superbloom, the most extensive in a decade, is painting the driest place on Earth with vibrant life. It is a stunning reminder of nature’s resilience and beauty.

6 mars 2026

Nouvelle espèce de mollusque ancien découverte en Corée

A previously unknown species of ancient marine mollusc has been identified off the South Korean coast. Chitons have remained virtually unchanged for the last 300 million years and have a shell composed of eight interlocking plates that resemble suits of armor. The discovery once again highlights how many wonders are still waiting to be found.

6 mars 2026

Une selle de vélo durable créée en bois et en mycélium

The Myco Seat by Dutch biodesign company Grown.bio is shaped on a wooden saddle base that is perforated in an elaborate pattern to let networks of mycelium grow and form the shape of the bicycle seat, and stabilizing the structure. The seat is one of the designs included in a "Grow it yourself" kit.

6 mars 2026

L’Afrique du Sud produira localement un traitement contre le VIH

South Africa collaborates with international partners to find a domestic producer for the long-acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, aiming to lower costs and increase access in lower- and middle-income countries. At present, the drug is primarily supplied via donor-supported programs.

6 mars 2026

Le vieillissement peut rimer avec amélioration des capacités

Aging in later life is commonly viewed as a slow decline in physical and mental abilities. However, a recent study reveals that almost half of adults aged 65 and older have seen improvements in either cognitive, physical, or both functions over time. Additionally, their outlook on aging plays a crucial role in their overall success.

6 mars 2026

Les médicaments amaigrissants efficaces contre les addictions

Researchers discovered that patients taking new GLP-1 weight-loss medications experienced reduced cravings along with a lower susceptibility to addiction. For individuals with existing substance use disorders, the risk of overdose dropped by 39%, and deaths linked to addiction were cut in half. These effects, seen across different addictive substances, were unprecedented for some of them.

6 mars 2026

Espèces disparues redécouvertes en Papouasie occidentale

A tiny possum with an extra-long finger on each hand is one of two species believed to have been extinct but recently rediscovered in what has been called an "exceptional" scientific breakthrough. The other is a ring-tailed glider, which is known for its tail capable of grasping branches. Both species were thought to have disappeared approximately 6,000 years ago.

4 mars 2026

Un nouveau sentier de 109 km dévoile les Rocheuses canadiennes

The spectacular new GDT High Rock Trail is opening up the heart of the Canadian Rockies, offering a sustainable path through Alberta and British Columbia. By utilizing old forestry roads and scenic ridges, this trail protects fragile alpine meadows while allowing hikers to experience the wild beauty of North America safely.

4 mars 2026

La Chine transforme un désert aride en puits de carbone actif

China’s Taklamakan Desert is experiencing a natural revival after decades of dedicated ecological engineering. By planting 66 billion trees, this once hyperarid region now shows rising vegetation levels and seasonal carbon uptake, proving that even the most extreme drylands can be revitalized to help balance our global climate.

4 mars 2026

Des oiseaux sauvages apprennent leur chant aux oiseaux de zoo

Scientists in Australia are successfully restoring the complex melodies of the endangered regent honeyeater by pairing zoo-bred birds with wild-born mentors. This clever tutoring ensures young males master the intricate calls necessary for attracting mates before release. This melodic revival secures the cultural heritage and future of the species.

4 mars 2026

Washington protège la vie privée avec une loi contre les puce

The bill, which has passed through the House and Senate and is on its way to become law is ahead of the actual problem, but it explicitly states that businesses “may not request, require, or coerce any employee to have a microchip implanted in the employee for any reason".

4 mars 2026

Glasgow crée des havres de fleurs sauvages pour ses papillons

A creative partnership between Glasgow City Council and Butterfly Conservation is transforming urban spaces into dozens of thriving wild meadows. This two-year initiative across Scotland's largest city revitalizes local ecosystems to support butterflies and moths. By restoring natural habitats, the project invites residents to connect with and protect wildlife.

4 mars 2026

Le festival Holi célèbre le renouveau printanier dans la joie

Celebrated today in India, Nepal, and other South Asian nations, and across the global diaspora, the vibrant Hindu festival, known for its flying colors, welcomes spring with a joyous and profound celebration of love, symbolising rebirth and rejuvenation – a time to embrace positivity and release negative energies.

2 mars 2026

La jeunesse kazakhe fait revivre l’héritage nomade par le tatouage

Young people in Kazakhstan are celebrating their roots by using traditional felt patterns and nomadic symbols as tattoo templates. This creative movement connects the past with the present, allowing a new generation to wear their history with pride.