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Leonardo DiCaprio gives his name to this tropical tree discovered in 2021
Barely discovered, Uvariopsis dicaprio is already threatened by deforestation. This tree, living in a virgin forest in Cameroon, owes its name to Leonardo DiCaprio, a famous actor but also an…
The Great Green Wall of the Sahel and its unexpected effects on the climate
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…
The unexpected effects of the Great Green Wall of the Sahel
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…
Dendrology: what is it?
Dendrology (from the Greek dendron signifying tree, and logos meaning speech, science) is the study of trees. This discipline includes in particular: recognition and morphology from trees (shape, twigs, leaves,…
Christmas tree: beware of fire risks
A very dry tree, a roaring fire, candles and light garlands: the explosive cocktail to promote a fire. Follow our advice to avoid a dramatic accident during the holiday season.…
Scientists uncover the world’s oldest family tree with DNA analysis
Scientists in England discovered the world’s oldest family tree by examining human bones in a 5,700-year-old mausoleum. DNA analysis of the remains found in the mausoleum in the Cotswolds city…
Natural or artificial Christmas tree, which is more ecological?
On the one hand, the artificial tree is reusable every year. On the other hand, natural fir is biodegradable and stores CO2. Which one should you choose to reduce your…
These trees are champions in the fight against global warming and pollution
In the current context of global warming, and more broadly, of an environmental crisis, trees have a role to play. And scientists can help us maximize the benefits we can…
The Galeries Lafayette tree in Paris
Magazine Navigate with the keyboard Previous Next Every Christmas since 1976, a spectacular Christmas tree has taken over the dome of the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann to amaze the thousands…
These super-trees, champions in the fight against global warming, pollution and floods
In the current context of global warming, and more broadly, of an environmental crisis, trees have a role to play. And scientists can help us maximize the benefits we can…