Fires: in the Var, volunteers follow the smallest trace of a starting fire

Fires: in the Var, volunteers follow the smallest trace of a starting fire

Fire outbreaks can be of natural, criminal or accidental origin. So to give the firefighters some peace of mind, big-hearted volunteers have given themselves two missions: guarding the area and raising awareness among the walkers. Every summer there are fires due to the negligence of holidaymakers: campfire in a risk area, cigarette butt thrown in … Read more

This is why you should be wary of e-health apps

This is why you should be wary of e-health apps

Are e-health applications reliable? They represent a real vein and their number is exponential on the download platforms. However, according to a French study, only 21% of them have undergone medical validation before being put online. Digital health is growing. On the IOS and Android interfaces, the number of e-health applications doubled between 2013 and … Read more

Meeting with the founder of Ut!le, the magazine that invites us to reconnect with everyday objects

Meeting with the founder of Ut!le, the magazine that invites us to reconnect with everyday objects

“Usable”. A word that has been placed at the center of the debate in light of the pandemic: what is useful, what is not? A question that fascinates Victor Branquart, founder and editor-in-chief of the biennial review Usable, which emphasizes everyday things “current and concrete, meeting essential needs”. Each publication will focus on a specific … Read more

Berlin will no longer illuminate certain monuments at night to save energy

Berlin will no longer illuminate certain monuments at night to save energy

The city of Berlin began turning off the lighting of several monuments and historic buildings from Wednesday to Thursday in order to participate in national efforts to save energy in the face of the risk of a shortage. Photo: Shutterstock Eventually, some 200 emblematic buildings, including the Victory Column, Charlottenburg Palace and the town hall … Read more

Mental health and loneliness of young people: SOS friendship helps you get out of your discomfort

Mental health and loneliness of young people: SOS friendship helps you get out of your discomfort

After two years of pandemic, the mental health of 15-24 year olds has deteriorated particularly. According to a survey, 62% of 18-24 year olds have had suicidal thoughts since September 2021. Effects particularly related to loneliness. But there are solutions to get out of this mess. “The main topics discussed during the calls are mental … Read more