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

Une mosquée à Bradford, en Angleterre, lance une révolution bien-être en proposant du pilates aux hommes pour renforcer leur corps et leur esprit. Ces cours populaires créent un espace chaleureux pour cultiver la forme et l'amitié, prouvant que les lieux de culte peuvent être des moteurs de vitalité

Le pilates unit les hommes de bradford pour la santé et l’amitié

Le pilates unit les hommes de bradford pour la santé et l’amitié

Le pilates unit les hommes de bradford pour la santé et l’amitié

30 juin 2025

Un métatissu X‑ray flexible promet une imagerie médicale portable

Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic developed “X‑Wear,” a flexible, all‑inorganic X‑ray scintillator fabric that delivers 10× brighter output than prior flexible materials. It promises comfortable, wearable X‑ray imaging and radiation shielding once fully integrated.

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30 juin 2025

Le rare papillon fritillaire revient en force dans l’Exmoor anglais

Once near-extinct, heath fritillary butterflies on Exmoor have jumped from 600 to over 1,000 individuals. Thanks to cattle grazing, bracken removal, and woodland management, their habitats thrive, even prompting colonization at sites not seen since the 1990s.

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15 juin 2025

Les communautés autochtones mélanésiennes protègent 6 millions de km² d’océan

A new Indigenous-led reserve across Melanesian seas now protects critical marine ecosystems. Spearheaded by local communities with government support, it preserves fish nurseries and biodiversity—offering a sustainable path for people and ocean alike.

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8 juin 2025

Des déchets recyclés donnent naissance à un ciment bas carbone

Scientists have developed a cement-free soil solidifier using recycled glass (Earth Silica) and construction waste powder. Thermo‑activated and meeting industry strength standards, it cuts carbon emissions and reuses industrial byproducts—offering a low‑cost, greener solution for construction.

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8 juin 2025

Les Yurok récupèrent 47 000 acres pour restaurer un habitat crucial

In Northern California, the Yurok reclaimed 47,000 acres around Blue Creek—making it a tribal forest and salmon sanctuary. The largest-ever land-back transfer in the state supports habitat restoration, controlled burns, invasive species removal, and boosts salmon runs and biodiversity.

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8 juin 2025

Les pistes cyclables protégées boostent les trajets et l’environnement

A study shows protected bike lanes significantly increase commuter cycling—21–171% more trips in cities like Austin and DC—by making riders feel safer. Networks also cut CO₂ emissions (e.g., Bogotá saves 22,000 t/year) and reduce crashes up to 50%, proving their public benefit.

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8 juin 2025

Une île au Danemark offre du répit aux étudiants stressés

Just a 30-minute boat ride from Copenhagen, Denmark’s Youth Island offers students a refreshing retreat away from city distractions. With shared dorms, study sessions, sauna dips, communal meals, and nature breaks, participants form study pods that help reduce stress and boost concentration.

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8 juin 2025

L’UE investit 1 milliard € pour protéger les océans

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the EU launched a €1 billion Ocean Pact to support over 50 projects worldwide. A third of the funding will go to marine research, with efforts focused on restoring ecosystems, cutting pollution, and supporting sustainable coastal development.

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8 juin 2025

Des microalgues purifient les eaux usées sans énergie ni chimie

In Limpopo, South Africa, microalgae were added to wastewater ponds to treat sewage from 1,560 homes. Without chemicals or electricity, the process—phycoremediation—cut ammonia by 99%, phosphate by 83%, and nitrogen by 73%, offering a low‑cost, eco‑friendly solution for rural sanitation.

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2 juin 2025

Les manchots aident à refroidir l’Antarctique

Ammonia from massive penguin guano deposits reacts with sulfur gases to form aerosol particles, seeding clouds over Antarctica. Measurements near a 60,000-strong Adélie colony showed ammonia levels 1,000× above baseline, triggering fog and cloud droplets that may help cool the surface.

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1 juin 2025

Baisse des overdoses mortelles chez les jeunes adultes aux USA

In recent years, the amount of drug deaths among people in their 20s has begun to decrease, based on data collected by the CDC. While the exact reason for the drop is unclear, theories include access to resources, less deadly drugs and loss of other young people.

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31 mai 2025

Le bon rythme de sommeil réduit l’anxiété chez les ados

A recent study found that less than two hours of so-called "catch-up" sleep can reduce anxiety in teenagers, but that a fairly consistent sleep schedule with little to no variation between weekdays and weekends is optimal. On average, 8 to 10 hours of sleep is ideal for improved attention span, memory and overall quality of life.

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30 mai 2025

Un casque de vélo intelligent signale le freinage pour améliorer la sécurité des cyclistes

A new bike helmet with built-in brake lights and auto-adjusting fit just hit the market. Its rear LED lights flash under braking, and the dial-fit system adapts instantly. It’s a smart yet straightforward design aimed at reducing cycling accidents.

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29 mai 2025

Oxford Street, à Londres, deviendra verte et réservée aux piétons d’ici l’année prochaine

London's Mayor has announced that the iconic Oxford Street in central London will ban cars, buses, and taxis starting next year. The move is expected to improve air quality, boost foot traffic and local retail, and create space for events and safer public amenities.

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28 mai 2025

La FDA prévoit de supprimer progressivement les tests sur les animaux

The FDA has announced that they will begin to phase out animal testing. The shift to research on human cells rather than animals could prove to have positive effects such as identifying individuals who are most at risk of a disease and how to reduce certain side effects.

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28 mai 2025

Une exposition recrée les visages d’esclaves grâce à l’intelligence artificielle

At the São Paulo Public Archives in Brazil, the exhibit "I, the Scribe Who Wrote..." aims to shed light on the lives of formerly enslaved people and highlight the legacy of lawyer and abolitionist Luiz Gama. Using artificial intelligence, the exhibit reconstructs their faces and presents them in a modern passport format.

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28 mai 2025

La lumière du jour stimule la réponse du système immunitaire

With the use of zebrafish - who possess a similar genetic makeup to humans - scientists have discovered that daylight can improve the ability of our immune systems to fight infection; cells in the fish were more active in the morning and more able to encounter infections.

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28 mai 2025

Des lentilles de contact permettent de voir dans l’obscurité, même les yeux fermés

Researchers in China have developed a contact lens made of light-converting particles, allowing the user to see infrared light both in the dark and with their eyes closed. The lenses don't require a power supply and are more efficient than night goggles.

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