The scene has something to surprise and scare apiphobes. In Le Havre, in Normandy, a local resident discovered the back of his vehicle covered in several thousand bees. A rare phenomenon in spring ? Not really ! It is not one, but more than 15,000 bees that have found refuge in this Normandy car. While … Read more
In England, some gardeners choose not to mow their lawn. A decision that aims to promote the conservation of biodiversity, as this time of year is most suitable as a food source for pollinating insects. “No mower in May” † This is the slogan of the campaign organized by the English NGO “Plantlife”. But what’s … Read more
Would you like to have a dog and keep it by your side for as long as possible? To make the right choice, you may need to take a look at the life expectancy of each breed. This ranking published in Scientific Reports should help you. How old will your four-legged friend be? Here’s a … Read more
Singing lullabies regularly could help people with a long Covid period to catch their breath more quickly, British researchers say. Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms in long-term Covid cases. Since the start of the pandemic, treatment methods to fight Covid have flourished. The last? To sing. This would improve patients’ … Read more
There are innovations that seem to take us back to a time that people under 20 can’t know. The French subsidiary of Coca-Cola is setting the perfect example with a new initiative implemented to reduce its environmental footprint: the introduction on the market by the end of 2022, and with its restaurant partners, of a … Read more
Poetry, love, good mood, surprises and beauty. Here’s everything you’ll find in this series of videos selected just for you by POSITIVR† A mother’s love A mother’s love… pic.twitter.com/9GgWnUW6Xw — POSITIVR (@ThePOSITIVR) Apr 22, 2022 A baby elephant’s first steps Watching a baby elephant take first steps is the perfect way to start the weekend. … Read more
The pandemic has plunged many young people into uncertainty. After two long years of hardship, everyone only thinks of one thing: a change of scenery. This year, as has been the case for eight years, thousands of students will benefit from a helping hand to go on vacation. Going on vacation costs money, especially if … Read more
As the war in Ukraine continues, a three-masted ship, installed on the quays of Port-de-Bouc, west of Marseille, attracts attention. It flies the Ukrainian flag and that of other countries, including Russia. On board a Russian captain who opposed the regime of Vladminir Putin and an international crew including people from Ukraine. Proof that solidarity … Read more
(AFP) – “Go pee on the rhubarb!”: This grandmother’s advice is inspiring researchers and NGOs to find an alternative to fertilizers, reduce environmental pollution and feed a growing population thanks to an unexpected ingredient, human urine. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers stimulate agricultural production. But when used excessively, they pollute the environment. Their prices are skyrocketing, even … Read more
After the Lyrids, it’s the turn of the Eta Aquarid shooting stars to cross the vault of heaven. This Thursday evening, at nightfall, you can observe about thirty meteors per hour† So, advice to astronomy enthusiasts, don’t forget to look at the sky! Every year, in the spring, the meteoritic swarm of the Eta Aquarids … Read more