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Antarctic thaw: A commercial gold mine soon within reach

Antarctica hides a treasure trove of strategic metals (gold, copper, iron, platinum) that are essential to our technologies.

  • Jul 09, 2026 08:35

Jamaica’s fight to save its beaches from privatization: Only 0.6% accessible to citizens

In Jamaica, only 0.6% of beaches are accessible to citizens: there are now five lawsuits against hotel complexes and privatization efforts.

  • Jul 08, 2026 11:08

Thousands of abandoned Roman treasures in Europe: The mystery finally solved

Why did thousands of Romans never dig up their fortunes? Researchers Adrian-Daniel Stan and Cristian Gǎzda set out to answer this question.

  • Jul 07, 2026 10:05

How much energy does a fan use when left on all night? You’ll be surprised

With summer temperatures getting higher and higher, a fan remains one of the most economical ways to stay cool. But what’s the real impact on your electricity bill if you leave it on all night?

  • Jul 06, 2026 13:10

France becomes the First EU country to ban Shein and Temu Ads in crackdown on ultra-fast fashion

Behind the global success of platforms such as Shein and Temu lies one of the most unsustainable consumption models of our time. And today, France has decided to take action.

  • Jul 05, 2026 14:11

China launches its Xinhuan No. 1 Floating Mega-Farm (open to tourists)

Three million juvenile fish and 64,000 m³ of water (the equivalent of 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools): the Xinhuan No. 1 semi-submersible aquaculture platform has just anchored off the coast of Hainan.

  • Jul 04, 2026 13:23

Climate paradox: Why the richest environmentalists are the Bbggest polluters

The reason? A lifestyle marked by frequent air travel, which, unfortunately, cannot be offset by small eco-friendly actions alone.

  • Jul 03, 2026 14:11

Village 70km from Rome is selling houses for…one euro

The municipality of Norma is launching the “Discover Norma” project: homes located right in the historic center for just one euro. The goal? To rehabilitate abandoned properties and combat depopulation.

  • Jul 02, 2026 09:41

Buckingham: 428 million euros in renovations, a palace abandoned by Charles III

Some of the facilities, dating back to 1950 and considered the “old bones” of the London palace, were in dire need of a facelift.

  • Jun 30, 2026 07:11

Summer sales: The best time to find real bargains

A survey conducted in France by the Center for Research on the Study and Observation of Living Conditions (Crédoc) reveals the best time to find the best deals.

  • Jun 29, 2026 13:15