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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

15 février 2026

L’air comprimé redessine le réseau électrique américain

These emerging systems can deliver more than eight hours of electricity and support entire grids, helping communities from California across North America and beyond build stronger, resilient networks that cut reliance on aging coal plants while expanding affordable, clean energy for homes and businesses.

15 février 2026

L’ONU lance le premier panel scientifique mondial sur l’IA

The United Nations has appointed 40 experts to examine how artificial intelligence is shaping lives and livelihoods worldwide. Described as the first body of its kind, the panel will publish yearly reports assessing risks, opportunities and impacts, informing smarter governance as the technology evolves.

9 février 2026

Une entreprise française redonne vie aux voies ferrées

France features thousands of kilometers of unused railway tracks that are too costly for heavy modern trains. One startup identified this opportunity by creating "Ferromobiles"—vans equipped with a specialized system for road and rail use. This solution revives rural networks and supports greener travel.

9 février 2026

La FDA encourage les colorants naturels pour une alimentation saine

The US Food and Drug Administration is accelerating the shift away from petroleum-based synthetic dyes by approving new plant-based alternatives. New labeling flexibility allows makers to claim "no artificial colors" when using these natural sources, ensuring families enjoy healthier and more transparent meals.

9 février 2026

Des étudiants africains primés pour une IA éducative hors ligne

A brilliant team of African students has earned international acclaim for developing an AI learning platform that operates entirely without internet access using a simple mobile phone, ensuring high-quality educational resources reach remote communities worldwide.

9 février 2026

La Bolivie protège près d’un million d’hectares de biodiversité

9 février 2026

L’Espagne Nomme sa Première Ambassadrice pour les Droits LGBTQ+

Alba Rueda has been named Spain’s first special envoy for the defense of LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. This diplomatic milestone strengthens international efforts to foster inclusion and equality. By leading global dialogues, Rueda will champion the dignity of diverse communities and inspire progress across borders.

5 février 2026

Le thé somalien réchauffe les cœurs et les liens à Minneapolis

In Minneapolis, Somali mothers are fostering community resilience by serving traditional ginger tea to neighborhood patrols, who warn of nearby ICE agents. Organiser Nasro Hassen highlights how these gatherings offer warmth and connection, honoring the memories of those affected by enforcement actions through shared acts of kindness.

5 février 2026

Éradiquer l’extrême pauvreté dans le monde est enfin réalisable

Lifting hundreds of millions out of poverty requires about $318 billion annually, which is only 0.3% of global GDP. New research shows this goal is achievable, as the amount is small compared to what the world spends on cosmetics or alcohol, proving that global equity is within our reach.

5 février 2026

Une étude mondiale dévoile les clés de la prévention du cancer

A comprehensive World Health Organization study across 185 countries reveals that nearly 40% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes. 7.1 million new cancer cases were linked to modifiable risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, air pollution, other environmental toxins, and various infections, representing 37.8% of the 18.7 million new cancer cases in 2022.

5 février 2026

Les pêcheurs indiens sont formés pour sauver les requins-baleines

Since 2001, the Wildlife Trust of India has educated fishing communities about whale sharks, once hunted for oil and meat. Fishers are trained in safe disentanglement and provided compensation for damaged nets. More than a thousand whale sharks have been freed from entanglements off India’s west coast.

5 février 2026

L’Espagne sécurise l’enfance face aux dangers de Social Media

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated, "our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone." The new law, pending parliamentary approval, would also criminalise manipulating algorithms to amplify illegal content in a place of "addiction, abuse, pornography, manipulation, and violence."

2 février 2026

Les tomates utilisent des parfums pour protéger leurs voisins

A fascinating study has revealed that tomato plants release specific scents to warn nearby greenery about viruses and pests. This natural communication allows neighboring plants to bolster their own defenses before threats arrive- a discovery that opens doors for sustainable farming by using nature's own mechanisms to protect crops.

2 février 2026

Bad Bunny marque l’histoire avec le premier prix d’album de l’année

The versatile 31-year-old artist Bad Bunny has secured a historic victory at the 68th Grammy Awards as the first Latin performer to win Album of the Year. Looking forward to his Super Bowl halftime show, he dedicated this milestone to all immigrants pursuing their dreams and enriching global culture.

2 février 2026

Les propriétaires gallois aident les papillons rares à renaître

After conservationists successfully persuaded landowners not to cut back their blackthorn hedges each year to allow the rare brown hairstreak butterfly to lay its eggs, record numbers were found near Llandeilo this winter, showing a 50% increase from last year after decades of decline.

2 février 2026

Les populations de poulpes prospèrent sur les côtes sud-ouest du Poyaume-Uni

Coastal waters in Devon and Cornwall last year experienced a spectacular rise in common octopus numbers, delighting local fishers and marine enthusiasts. The rare surge reflects a shifting marine ecosystem, where these intelligent creatures are reclaiming their historic territory, bringing an unexpected boost to local biodiversity and ocean life.