Mississippi: At least 23 people killed in tornado and severe thunderstorms
At least twenty-three people were killed during the passage of a tornado and violent thunderstorms in Mississippi, said the governor of this state in...
The mystery of the oldest prehistoric lizardfish
In Spitsbergen, in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, paleontologists have made an astonishing discovery recently relayed in the scientific journal Current Biology. Along the...
UN chief calls for 'change of course' in global water management
Water, "the most precious common good" of humanity, must "be at the center of the global political agenda", pleaded, Friday, March 24, Antonio Guterres,...
Claude Lorius, pioneer of climatology, is dead
He was one of the first to establish the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) in global warming. French glaciologist Claude Lorius died on Tuesday...
Underwater mining: towards the end of the "Wild West" for the high seas?
The first foundation recognized as being of public utility dedicated to the ocean in France, Tara Océan has special UN observer status. Its director...
The worrying disappearance of mountain forests
Logging, fires and agriculture are causing mountain forests to disappear at an increasingly rapid rate, according to a new study released Friday.Mountains are home...
Climate: Why the new IPCC report is different from previous ones
With each publication of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), scientists fear that their work will be overshadowed by current...
In Chambéry, the fight against the drought
At the wheel of her car, Julie Camus climbs the narrow and winding road which overlooks the suburbs of Chambéry and Lake Bourget (Savoie),...
How water vapor impacts global warming
In February 2021, heavy snowfall occurred around the Cattenom nuclear power plant in Moselle. The vicinity of the atomic site was covered with several...
Notre-Dame: the first Parisian iron lady
We're sorry to tell you that the fire at Notre-Dame de Paris made at least one group of people happy: scientists. For once, they...
Cyclone Freddy: Malawi appeals for international assistance in the face of 'national tragedy'
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera called on Wednesday March 15 for international assistance to deal with the ravages of Cyclone Freddy, which killed at least...
In Kenya, the spread of a new mosquito thwarts the fight against malaria
Wanted, dead or alive. In Kenya, Anopheles stephensi is now the number one enemy of health authorities. This malaria-carrying mosquito, which has spread to...
In Niger, the "radioactive residues" of a uranium mine worry NGOs and local residents
Huge hills break the flatness of the desert in northern Niger: far from being natural, they are frightening, because they are made up of...
Why short flights in France were never abolished
Another law for nothing? On the Roissy airport departures board, there are many destinations that should no longer exist: Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux... The climate...
Our planet's water is said to be older than the Sun
If there had been no water on Earth, life would most likely never have appeared there. It must be said that its properties facilitate...
Cyclone Freddy kills more than 100 in Malawi and Mozambique
Cyclone Freddy, "out of the ordinary" because it made a loop rarely observed by meteorologists, killed more than 100 people in Malawi and Mozambique...
Dozens of dolphin carcasses found on the beaches of the Atlantic coast
Another "massive" stranding of cetaceans. Since Saturday March 11, dozens of dolphin carcasses have been found on the beaches of the French Atlantic coast....
Our ancestors domesticated the vine… eleven thousand years ago!
The first bunches of grapes were believed to have been grown by our ancestors somewhere in the Caucasus around 8,000 years ago. Fake !...
"Climate change is gradually ending the way of life for some Somalis"
According to the United Nations, 220,000 people could suffer from famine in Somalia this year, and 8.3 million are likely to face acute food...
Crack on a nuclear reactor: the shutdowns of other sites will be extended according...
The discovery of a major crack on a reactor at the Penly nuclear power plant (Seine-Maritime) will lead to the extension of shutdowns of...
Forecast for 2023: Researchers expect 241,000 cancer deaths in Germany
Scientists from the University of Milan estimate that more than 1.2 million people in the EU will die from cancer this year. For Germany,...
Test fails again: Japan triggers self-destruct after rocket launch
The H3 launcher is set to become the catalyst for Japan's space business. However, the launches so far have not gone according to plan....
Extreme Space Weather: Solar storms could cause severe damage
Activity on the Sun is increasing. This can also be felt on earth. Most recently due to the increased occurrence of northern lights over...
This time with people on board: NASA will send "Artemis 2" to the moon...
NASA is daring to take the next step towards the moon: At the end of next year people are to fly around the moon...
Dangerous Particulate Matter Study: Where the air is most harmful in the world
Particulate matter shortens the lives of millions of people worldwide. A new study creates a global picture of exposure to harmful particles. Regional differences...
Bee colonies in danger: Asian hornets are spreading in Germany
Asian hornets have been spreading across Europe for years, causing concern among experts. The species introduced from Southeast Asia also feeds on bees and...
Food production heats up the earth: Researchers recommend a climate diet
Food is essential for human survival. At the same time, current food production is driving climate change. By the year 2100, this sector could...
Depression, fears, neuroses: every third German feels mentally ill
This comes as no surprise to experts: According to a recent survey, around 32 percent of respondents in Germany see themselves as mentally ill....
Study proves health risks: toilet paper contains "eternal chemicals"
Additives in toilet paper that have been underestimated up to now can be harmful to health. So-called perennial chemicals find their way back into...
Healing Spice Bulb: Is Ginger Really a Health Maker?
A number of healing properties are attributed to ginger. It is said to help with headaches and stomach pains, has an anti-inflammatory effect and...
Measles, scarlet fever, chickenpox: which rash for which disease?
Many classic childhood diseases are accompanied by spots, pustules or wheals on the skin. Each rash is slightly different - the time at which...
Just "tip of the iceberg"?: "Plasticosis" threatens seabird species
The Pale-footed Shearwater often mistakes its food for plastic, which is why it eats a lot of it. A research team from London has...
Cities like sponges: How we will build in the future
Urban development devours valuable raw materials and emits harmful greenhouse gases. Researchers are working on various solutions: concrete is to become more climate-friendly thanks...
Americans and Russians on board: "Crew Dragon" successfully docks with the ISS
As tensions between the US and Russia mount, the countries in space continue to work together: After a slightly delayed launch, four astronauts -...
Against trade in endangered species: has the species protection agreement achieved anything?
March 3, 1973 was to be a milestone for global species protection: On this day, the Washington Convention on the Protection of Species, CITES...
Success of the "Dart" mission: Why the asteroid launch worked surprisingly well
Last September, NASA sent the "Dart" probe to an asteroid and its moon - with great success: "Dart" hit the small moon at a...
Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species: 50 years fight against poaching and...
Humpback whales, ocelots, elephants: for 50 years, the Washington Convention on the Protection of Endangered Species has saved many animals from extinction. To ensure...
Also two Americans on board: Russian starts with US space capsule to the ISS
There is an ice age between the USA and Russia on Earth - but cooperation continues in space. Now a Russian is flying to...
Almost a dozen cases: Rare Q fever detected in northern Germany
Q fever is a rare disease in which the pathogen originates in animals and is transmitted to humans. After several proven cases in northern...
H5N1 spreads worldwide: Avian flu virus discovered in dead Chinese woman
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been worrying experts for some time. Recently, more and more outbreaks of the pathogen among birds have been...