Articles - Biomimetism

Biomimicry: when nature inspires scientists

Laetitia MESPOUILLE Designing sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions is possible. The trick? Drawing inspiration from nature. We […]

Chemistry

How to make soap in wartime?

During the Second World War, we were short of everything, and therefore of soap. The Belgian population, rationed, made some with its own means. […]

Animals

Why fear wolves?

The fear of the big bad wolf, maintained since the Middle Ages by tales and fables, is linked to the fear of our own animal impulses. But the wolf is practically harmless for the Man […]

Experiments

Decode messages with a red filter

Do you want to send secret messages to your friends, without anyone else being able to read it? Or even send a secret invitation to a lover? Play with light and color transmission to hide your messages. It’s your turn to play! […]