Tag: Science
Offbeat Science: Drinking Lithium-Containing Water Prevents Suicide
Lithium, a trace element naturally present in tap water and some mineral waters, is also a well-known medication for mood disorders. According to several studies, prolonged and regular exposure to…
Discover our new collection of “Les Génies de Science” t-shirts
Because science is written with a whole bunch of little hands. But also springs from the spirit of great geniuses, Futura launches a new collection of products bearing the image…
Mag Futura files: the science that will mark 2022
It’s coming soon: Futura’s first paper magazine will meet you at the start of 2022 for a concentrate of knowledge and surveys on major scientific questions to come. Here are…
A mathematical model to explain the coiling of mollusc shells
What do a snail shell, climbing vines and ram’s horns have in common? All of these biological structures have a spiral shape. To understand the formation of this geometry, a…
Student mental health: “science of happiness” courses
News Posted on 03/30/2021 2 min read Feeling happy can be particularly difficult, especially in these times of Covid-19. A new study from the University of Bristol shows that you…
“Geniuses of Science” at the foot of your tree!
Because science is written with a whole bunch of little hands. But also springs from the spirit of great geniuses, Futura launches a new collection of products bearing the image…
Beasts of science: the Komodo Dragon, bloodthirsty monster or clever little one?
“Bêtes de science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful stories that tell the living in all its freshness. But also in all its complexity. A parenthesis to marvel at…
No fake news, just science: why we are launching Mag Futura
Since the start of the pandemic, science has faced a wave of mistrust and disinformation with an intensity rarely achieved. However, we are convinced that it is more necessary than…
The Exploratorium: Who Decided North Was High on the Maps?
If there is something that Thomas Pesquet can testify to, it is that in space, there is neither high nor low. And yet, in our collective mind, we still imagine…
How do I know if my weight is normal or if I am overweight?
Find the nutrition column of Stéphane Besançon, nutritionist and director of the NGO Santé Diabète in Bamako, Mali. This week, he talks to us about weight. Is there a tool…