Geology
What is the difference between caves and caverns?
The words “cave” and “cavern” are often considered synonyms, that is, words that mean the […]
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Chemistry
The chemistry to not fail your mayonnaise
An egg, oil, that’s all you need to make a mayonnaise. But how, starting from […]
Oceanography
Two hundred scallop eyes under the sea
Two hundred little eyes look at you under the sea, without even noticing. Has nature […]
Heard on the radio
How to set a fire with a flintstone?
Is flint really effective in starting a fire? During prehistoric times, flint was a tool […]
Chemistry
The chemistry behind the luminescent bracelets
A must for birthday or end of year parties, neon bracelets and sticks glow in […]
Animals
Why is the panda black and white?
An emblematic figure of WWF, the giant panda has not only become a star, but […]
Botany
Why are the strawberries red?
Plain or sprinkled with sugar, in ice cream or in a compote, strawberries attract us […]
Botany
Why do onions make you cry?
You never forget the first time you peel an onion. Actually, our eyes remember it, […]
Geology
How are caves and caverns formed?
Captivating, fascinating or sometimes frightening, the caves fascinate amateurs as much as scientists for their […]
Chemistry
Marie Meurdrac, the first chemist and feminist
Mary Meurdrac, the first real French chemist to serve poor women. Marie Meurdrac A serious […]