Tag: phenomenon
“Cyclone bomb” in the United States: an extreme phenomenon… and a sensitive term
Blizzard, snow, gusts of wind… A “cyclonic bomb” hit the eastern United States this weekend. This storm, characterized by the explosive power of rapid drops in atmospheric pressure, blanketed much…
Astrophotography: aurora borealis, what is the cause of this extraordinary phenomenon?
Known as the ‘Aurora Borealis’, the Auroras, these bright, colorful bands of light that move and ripple, are a majestic sight in the night sky of the Northern Hemisphere. But…
Media focus: “The acceleration of this phenomenon is surprising, brutal and disturbing”
Is media concentration a danger to democracy and pluralism of information? A commission of inquiry from the French Senate is taking up this burning subject. Indeed, while the presidential campaign…
Towards a return of the El Niño climate phenomenon in 2022
While the La Niña phenomenon is currently reaching its peak in intensity, the return of its “hot” counterpart, El Niño, seems to be taking shape for the start of next…
Non-alcoholic drinks, a social phenomenon
Initiatives to reduce alcohol consumption have been around for some time, including the Dry January which consists of not drinking alcohol during the first month of the year. But it…
What impact does the La Niña weather phenomenon have on the climate this winter?
The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed that the La Niña phenomenon will continue for the second consecutive year until spring 2022, and will therefore continue to influence precipitation and temperatures…
One in ten women has had a miscarriage, a phenomenon too often “minimized”
News Posted on 04/28/2021 2 min read One in ten women has had a miscarriage, and this phenomenon “too long minimized” needs to be better managed, especially on a psychological…