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Palms and tropical vegetation on the island of Bohol, in the Philippines

Nature and environment · Nov 4, 2026Threatened palms: why our gardens don’t tell their whole storyA cultivated species can remain threatened in the wild. Research in Madagascar and around the world shows how to interpret the figures and the limits of conservation.

Xiaozhai sinkhole seen from its southern rim, with its limestone cliffs and vegetation, in November 2009.

Nature and environment · Nov 1, 2026Xiaozhai Tiankeng: understanding China’s sinkhole and its forestsAt Xiaozhai, the sinkhole reaches a depth of 662 metres, depending on the point of measurement. This spectacular landscape has long been known; research into tiankengs sheds light on the links between landforms, water and living things.

Woodland and a leaf-covered path in a forest in the Vosges.

Nature and environment · Nov 1, 2026Nature volunteering in Alsace: how to help the ConservatoireA day’s conservation work, regular site visits or wildlife monitoring: the CEN Alsace offers several ways to get involved. Here’s how to choose a commitment and understand its purpose.

The Orangerie at the Palace of Versailles and the flowerbeds in its gardens

Climate · Oct 28, 2026At Versailles, adapting heritage to the climate begins with observationHeat, humidity, drought: the palace and its gardens do not call for the same responses. Monitoring collections and biodiversity helps guide interventions.

The Rhône and the quays of Arles, photographed from the opposite bank in April 2008.

Nature and environment · Oct 28, 2026European sturgeon: what its disappearance from the Rhône tells us about migratory fishAcipenser sturio has been absent from the Rhône basin since the 1970s. Its life cycle between the sea, estuary and river explains why its conservation goes beyond protecting a single location.

Gold torque found in the Vix tomb, open circular in shape with two spherical ends, photographed at an exhibition in Bern in 2009.

Culture · Oct 28, 2026The Celts: what archaeology reveals behind the clichésBehind the warrior stereotypes, excavations reveal towns, craftspeople and exchanges between regions. From Bibracte to Lavau, what archaeology tells us about the Celts.

A butternut squash cut in half, with its seeds visible on a chopping board.

Books · Oct 27, 2026Bioconscience: looking at life without losing precisionMaxime Blondeau’s illustrated book brings science and philosophy together. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault offers a concrete example of the distinctions that need to be preserved.

Light and reflections beneath the surface of turquoise water.

Books · Oct 26, 2026Guillaume 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.

A spotted green toad at the foot of a brick wall.

Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026BUFO in Alsace: why the green toad also frequents developed sitesQuarry ponds, retention basins and terrestrial areas: this amphibian’s needs are not limited to landscapes that appear natural.

Red handfish photographed in its natural habitat in Tasmania in November 2018.

Nature and environment · Oct 26, 2026Photo Ark: why the 18,000-species milestone is more than a collection of imagesJoel Sartore’s project reached this milestone in August 2026 with a red handfish. His approach gives a place to smaller species that are often less visible.

Detail of the Bayeux Tapestry showing figures, a comet and Harold in a building.

Culture · Oct 26, 2026Bayeux Tapestry: reading a conquest in the threads of an embroideryThe medieval work is on display in London until 11 July 2027. Its technique and the uncertainties surrounding its making invite us to look differently at this account of the conquest of England.

A common pipistrelle with its wings folded against a brick wall.

Nature and environment · Oct 25, 2026Pipistrelle: insects to hunt and roosts to protectThe common pipistrelle also lives in the façades of buildings in Luxembourg. Its role as an insect hunter deserves more than a single figure: habitats, diet and precautions around roosts.