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When the intelligence of plants is exploited by robots. Discover the Plant Fever exhibition at the Centre d’Innovation et de Design in Grand-Hornu.
Plants do not have a brain or nervous system like us. And yet, researchers show that they are gifted with intelligence. Defending themselves against aggression, finding their food, or communicating through their roots, these are all incredible elements that demonstrate the intelligence of plants.
But it is not only scientists who are interested in the plant kingdom. Artists too are amazed at their prowess. So much so that they are inspired by the intelligence of nature to create new, revolutionary, and breathtaking objects or tools. Plant Fever is an exhibition that bears witness to the power of plants… that human is trying to mimic. […]

Red, yellow, green, why do the leaves change colour in the fall?
Have you ever wondered where the colors of the leaves come from? And why do they change colour with the seasons? In this experiment, you will extract pigments from the leaves and use a chemical technique called chromatography. Using capillary forces, you will discover the colourful world hidden in tree leaves. […]
How does the chameleon blend into its environment?
When we change clothes, it’s for the pleasure of wearing what we like, playing sports or dressing up. The chameleon makes fun of fashion or carnival, if it changes skin color, it is for more primary reasons. Green, brown, yellow, but also blue or pink, the chameleon is the undisputed master for changing skin. But how does it work? […]
The black grouse, this endangered capercaillie.
The Hautes-Fagnes plateau is the last Belgian bastion where rare black grouse still live. These little Bruyère roosters are unfortunately endangered. Different organizations are working to preserve their habitat to save this species of bird from extinction. […]
You wolf! Are you giving me a hand?
Wolves cooperate with each other in hunting and rearing the young. Much like humans, where family members organize to feed, educate and protect children. For heavy tasks, wolves team up and coordinate to make their work easier. So much so that they are expecting. The craziest thing is that he’s also waiting for his healer to pull a heavy object with him. […]

How to warm up in an igloo?
For tens of thousands of years, humans have exploited snow to build igloos that keep them out of the cold. A crazy idea when you think about it, because snow and ice are cold! […]

Coral bleaching is a sign of stress
The Great Barrier Reef is certainly the oldest colonization of the universe by an animal. […]

What is charcoal?
There are many coal mines in Belgium. This can be seen in the many slag […]

When paleontologists confuse the bones of iguanodons with gold
It is at Bernissart, in the province of Hainaut in Belgium, that iguanodon skeletons are […]

Why do geese fly in a V?
A perfect V in the sky is the formation that geese adopt when they migrate. […]

What is the difference between caves and caverns?
The words “cave” and “cavern” are often considered synonyms, that is, words that mean the […]

Two hundred scallop eyes under the sea
Two hundred little eyes look at you under the sea, without even noticing. Has nature […]

Why is the panda black and white?
An emblematic figure of WWF, the giant panda has not only become a star, but […]

Why do onions make you cry?
You never forget the first time you peel an onion. Actually, our eyes remember it, […]

How are caves and caverns formed?
Captivating, fascinating or sometimes frightening, the caves fascinate amateurs as much as scientists for their […]