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Aerial view of the treatment basins at the Daugavgrīva wastewater treatment plant

Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026Wastewater: what treatment removes and what can still get throughFrom the toilet to the river, wastewater passes through several treatment stages. But treatment does not make water fit to drink or remove every substance: the sewer network and rainfall matter too.

Façade of Petra’s Treasury carved into pink rock

Travel · Nov 8, 2026Petra, the Nabataean city revealed through waterAt Petra, cisterns, canals and dams shed as much light on the city’s history as its famous façades. Understanding this network also helps us better grasp the constraints the site faces today.

Red squirrel with ears erect on a snow-covered branch

Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026Red squirrels in winter: active, but less visibleRed squirrels remain active during winter, but venture out less when the cold sets in. Their shelter, scattered food stores and the seeds they sometimes forget offer insight into their cold-weather strategy.

A yellow Amazon Hub Locker collection point in Tempe, Arizona.

AI · Nov 8, 2026Buying by text with Alexa: how far does Amazon’s agent go?Amazon is rolling out Alexa for Shopping by text in the United States: search, compare and shop in a conversation, initially by invitation. Here’s what the assistant automates and the practical limits of that promise.

An electric car plugged into a charging point outside the TÜV Rheinland headquarters in Cologne.

Technology · Nov 8, 2026Electric cars: charging changes habits, but not in the same way for everyoneSwitching to electric mainly changes the timing and location of refuelling. Charging at home, at work or at a public charging point: these accounts shed light on different habits, without guaranteeing the same costs or convenience for everyone.

A BellaBot service robot in a restaurant, illustrative photograph.

Technology · Nov 8, 2026Robia and Jojo, the Pakistani robots serving dishes in KarachiIn Karachi, Robia and Jojo bring dishes to the tables, but taking orders and clearing plates remain human tasks. A concrete example of service robotics, distinct from functions announced for the future.

An old Lanz Bulldog tractor at a gathering in Germany in July 2007.

Society · Nov 8, 2026At Koetschette, Dennys Schuler is bringing old tractors back to lifeAt Koetschette, Dennys Schuler’s old tractors are both a business and a passion. Peppange Museum, meanwhile, places them within the wider history of rural work.

A purple sea urchin photographed underwater in Banyuls-sur-Mer.

Culture · Nov 8, 2026In Banyuls, ‘Tous sentinelles’ invites visitors to observe the coast more closelyFrom 11 to 15 November, Banyuls-sur-Mer will host the main events of the ‘Tous sentinelles’ festival. Workshops, discussions and outings will show how citizen observations can contribute to monitoring the coast, provided they are documented and verified.

Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges.

Technology · Nov 8, 2026SGBC: the French project aiming to bring Game Boy cartridges back to the televisionThe SGBC promises to run Game Boy cartridges on a television. The console is still in development: compatibility, final features and price have yet to be confirmed.

Iridescent colours on a cloud observed in Brampton, Canada, in January 2019.

Science · Nov 8, 2026Iridescent clouds: diffraction, the source of colour in the skyClouds with colourful reflections can appear without rain. Their iridescence comes from the diffraction of light by tiny droplets or crystals, a mechanism distinct from those behind rainbows and halos.

The façade of the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, in July 2026.

Culture · Nov 8, 2026Magic in Paris, felines in Bordeaux: two exhibitions that offer a different perspectiveThe Cité des sciences explores how we perceive things; the Muséum de Bordeaux places the cat within the feline family. Two ways to choose a science outing that goes beyond spectacle alone.

Leonard Cohen on stage during his 2008 tour, archive photograph.

Music · Nov 8, 2026I’m Your Man: how Leonard Cohen renews his sonic settingReleased in February 1988, I’m Your Man gives synths a prominent place without eclipsing Leonard Cohen’s voice or songwriting. A look back at the context of this shift and a few pointers for listening to the album.