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In extreme waves, marsh soil holds up better than its plantsA full-scale trial in the Netherlands distinguishes soil resistance from the buffering effect of vegetation. The findings could help complement dikes.
In the vegetable garden in October: sow or transplant lamb’s lettuce for winter?Lamb’s lettuce grows when the vegetable garden slows down. At the end of October, sowing and planting out plugs each have their advantages: timing, watering, protection and precautions for gardeners in Luxembourg.
Guillaume Pitron: why the oceans are becoming a new arena for rivalryIn *Océans. Le nouveau partage du monde*, published on 14 October 2026, the journalist examines the scramble for undersea resources. The law of the sea and ecological risks shed light on what is at stake.
Webb: reading planetary collisions in stardustA study of 21 debris discs distinguishes several mineral signatures. Astronomers infer collisions between large rocky bodies, without observing them directly.
Textile microfibres: how our clothes make their way into waterwaysWashing synthetic materials releases tiny fibres. Limiting them requires action on clothing, its care and wastewater treatment.
Autumn garlic: check the soil before planting in the vegetable gardenLate October can suit garlic, but drainage and variety matter as much as the date. Here are some pointers for choosing between open ground, pots and delaying planting.
How do earthworms breathe underground?Without lungs or gills, earthworms absorb oxygen through their moist skin. Rain, compaction and water in the soil alter this balance.
All Saints’ Day: choosing a pot plant beyond chrysanthemumsPansies, cyclamens or heathers: the plant’s precise name, its resistance to frost and its flowering season all help you choose a pot plant you can look after.
Autumn squash: how to choose it, store it and vary your recipesPumpkin, red kuri squash or butternut: a few pointers on buying the right amount, moving beyond soup and keeping decorative squash off the menu.
‘Oceans’ by Guillaume Pitron: understanding the division of marine resourcesThe journalist’s new book explores the industrialisation of the seas. A useful starting point: rights over the seabed are not the same as rights over the waters.
In Calvados, a wine-growing gamble in the name of adaptationA winegrower from Saumur has planted 20,000 vines in Calvados, saying he has found a cooler climate there, while the report sets this decision against the pressure of rising temperatures on the Loire Valley. After a first harvest in 2025, three quarters of 12,000 bottles of white wine were sold in a month and a half.
Resilienzpak: where do the measures stand?The 20 October review distinguishes between aid already in force, legislation submitted and an economy still under pressure.