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

In Sardinia, 15 restaurants will ask families to put away phones during a one-month pilot led by the island’s children’s ombudsman. Staff will offer games and drawing materials designed with pediatricians to prompt conversation, testing whether public settings can help parents manage children’s screen

Sardinian restaurants test phone-free family dining

Sardinian restaurants test phone-free family dining

29 octobre 2026

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Sardinian restaurants test phone-free family dining

22 avril 2026

Marcher sous la pluie stimule l’humeur et la clarté mentale

New insights show that spending time outdoors in the rain can lift mood and support brain function. Cooler air, sensory stimulation and a break from routine help boost alertness, while natural light and movement contribute to improved mental clarity and emotional balance.

22 avril 2026

La France rembourse les protections menstruelles réutilisables

France is set to reimburse reusable menstrual products for young women, making sustainable options like menstrual cups and washable pads more accessible. The nationwide measure aims to reduce costs, cut waste, and support menstrual health, with reimbursements expected through the public healthcare system.

22 avril 2026

Les ventes de voitures électriques progressent en Europe

Recent data shows EV demand continuing to grow in mainland Europe. In March alone, 224,000 new EVs were registered, while petrol car sales declined, reflecting a steady transition toward cleaner transport. Expanding charging networks, policy support, and falling battery costs are helping more drivers switch.

22 avril 2026

L’aspirine pourrait freiner la propagation du cancer

New research indicates that aspirin helps the immune system target and limit the spread of certain cancers. Scientists found it can interfere with mechanisms tumors use to evade immune attack, pointing to a widely available drug as a potential low-budget addition to future cancer treatments.

22 avril 2026

La justice de l’UE juge la loi hongroise contraire aux droits LGBTQ

Europe’s top court has ruled that Hungary’s 2021 law restricting LGBTQ-related content violates EU law, marking a clear legal stance on equal rights across the bloc. The decision strengthens protections for LGBTQ people and sets a precedent for how member states must uphold fundamental freedoms.

22 avril 2026

Une « batterie à gaz » transforme la pollution en électricité

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies have gained attention, but existing systems typically require substantial energy input. A fundamentally new mechanism overcomes this limitation by directly converting the physicochemical energy generated during gas adsorption into electricity, storing energy in the process.

20 avril 2026

Des panneaux solaires permettent de cultiver des tomates durablement

Using agrovoltaic systems and reduced irrigation, the approach lowers water use while maintaining efficient yields. Solar panels reduce evaporation by providing shade, and help plants cope with heat, allowing land to produce both food and clean energy at the same time.

20 avril 2026

Liverpool FC obtient une certification mondiale pour son alimentation

From plant-based menu options to cutting food waste across stadium operations, the club is embedding sustainability into matchday experiences. The milestone highlights how major sports organizations can influence supply chains and inspire fans worldwide through everyday choices around food.

20 avril 2026

Le Brésil ouvre un centre pour sauver un primate rare

A new initiative is supporting the recovery of endangered golden-headed lion tamarins by combining veterinary treatment in a rehabilitation center, habitat restoration, and long-term monitoring, strengthening conservation efforts for a species found only in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, which is increasingly affected by human activity.

20 avril 2026

Les clics des cachalots révèlent un langage marin sophistiqué

Off Dominica in the Caribbean, scientists studying nearly 4,000 sperm whale codas found the animals combine click patterns in ways strikingly similar to human speech. Their “vowel-like” sounds shift in tone and timing, creating rich structures that may carry meaning — a major step toward understanding one of Earth’s most social species.

20 avril 2026

Le retour du charbon ne se confirme pas selon les données

New electricity data shows no global surge in coal use despite recent energy pressures.Seaborne coal trade fell 3% to its lowest level since 2021, while total fossil fuel power declined 1% year on year. With gas generation also down 4%, the figures point to a steady transition as cleaner energy continues to expand across major economies.

20 avril 2026

Louis Vuitton présente une fourrure végétale à Paris

15 avril 2026

L’urine humaine pourrait nourrir les cultures avec moins d’énergie

Researchers in the UK have shown that human urine could become a low-energy source of crop nutrients instead of being flushed away. Using forward osmosis, they concentrated urine into a fertilizer-rich stream while removing water efficiently. The approach could cut wastewater strain, save energy and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

15 avril 2026

Une nouvelle sonnette de vélo traverse les écouteurs

A new bicycle bell uses a carefully tuned 1,000Hz tone that can be heard even through noise-canceling headphones, helping cyclists warn distracted pedestrians earlier. In London tests, it gave people up to five extra seconds to react. The open design could help make city streets safer worldwide.

15 avril 2026

L’Angleterre modernise les repas scolaires après 13 ans

England is overhauling school food standards for the first time in 13 years, cutting deep-fried meals and limiting sugary desserts while adding more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains. The reform also curbs daily fast-food style options, helping millions of children build healthier habits at school.

15 avril 2026

L’Afrique du Sud rend l’oiseau sacré du Zimbabwe après 140 ans

South Africa has returned Zimbabwe’s sacred Chapungu soapstone bird and ancestral human remains taken during colonial rule more than a century ago. Handed over in Cape Town, the return restores a national symbol carved at Great Zimbabwe and helps families and communities reconnect with heritage long denied.

15 avril 2026

Des études confirment que les oiseaux évitent les éoliennes

Two new studies suggest offshore wind farms can expand without putting migratory birds at major risk. Over 18 months, researchers tracked more than four million bird movements using radar and AI cameras and found that more than 99.8% reliably avoided turbine blades, showing clean energy and wildlife protection can work together.

15 avril 2026

Le Ghana crée sa première réserve marine pour ses poissons

Ghana has created its first marine protected area, covering 703 square kilometers around Cape Three Points on the country’s southern coast. The reserve protects a vital spawning and nursery ground where fish can recover. A no-fishing core zone will safeguard the most sensitive habitat, while surrounding waters stay open to regulated use.