NASA is currently studying old, still intact, lunar samples brought back from its legendary Apollo missions on the Moon. This announcement comes at a time when the American federal space agency is carefully preparing its return to the Moon, via its nex…
Cryptocurrencies: a feminist response to a male-dominated world
While cryptocurrencies are not the exclusive domain of men, men are nevertheless twice as likely to get involved as women. Yet another inequality in the world of finance and tech, which some “cyber-feminist” communities are attempting to combat. It’s t…
This version of Android is geared up for tablets and foldables
Google has now outlined the basics of its new mobile operating system, Android 12L, designed for larger screens, i.e., tablets and folding phones. This new version is notably geared up to suit multitasking, that is, having two applications open on the …
Bureau des Temps: How France’s cities are keeping an eye on time to improve quality of life
For the past 20 years, cities across France have been setting up a Bureau des Temps, or a Time Bureau. This office essentially organizes usage according to the needs of urban residents and responds to the evolution of lifestyles. With the covid-19 pand…
Walk or drive slower: Europeans adapt to soaring fuel prices
The conflict in Ukraine has sent fuel prices soaring in Europe, hitting people’s pocketbooks, prompting some to walk more and forcing taxis to change their routines. With prices rising above two euros ($2.2) per litre at the pump, Paris taxi driver Azi…
Brewing up more visibility for women in the beer industry
When it comes to beer, both the industry and the drink have long been tied up with a very masculine image propagated by beer names that can be macho and even loutish, but the brewing world is not only home to men. Female brewers have been historically …
Trend: say goodbye to the default charger that comes with a smartphone
More and more smartphones, mainly high-end, are now sold without a new charger, in a move that makes sense from both an economical and ecological viewpoint. The trend was started in 2020 by Apple, followed by Samsung, Xiaomi and Google in 2021. In the …
This scooter promises off-roading thrills
What if you took your electric scooter off-roading? Segway has just unveiled a brand new model capable of reaching 70 km/h, ideal for having fun on a track or closed private property. If you are a fan of the thrills that come from zipping around on a t…
Headphones or a speaker: your podcast listening experience changes with your choice
Podcasts are often described as one of the most intimate, personal formats. But American researchers have observed that this impression is largely linked to the conditions in which we listen to them. Wearing headphones or earphones serves to reinforce …
The world’s best cheese is Swiss
Despite a rich cheese heritage with some 1500 varieties, France is not the world champion in the matter. A Swiss Gruyère cheese has won the gold medal at the World Championship Cheese Contest, which has just ended in the United States. Roquefort? Rebl…