A first: NASA counts all the trees on Earth NASA is counting trees that had never been included in the maps. A breakthrough for research and the fight against global warming. Technology to account for all trees on Earth Researchers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are teaming up with international scientists…
The proto-housing: the accommodation of the future Confinements induced by the Covid-19 crisis have highlighted the importance of living under a quality roof. The proto-habitat answers this need while rethinking housing according to the current stakes. Challenges of being well housed The real estate sector is lagging. The housing on offer no longer corresponds to…
Social farming therapy Persistent mental disorders Traditional therapies for people with psychological or psychiatric disorders are not always effective. Recovery remains all the more complex as patients are prone to social exclusion. The feeling of not belonging to the system is also found among young people with serious academic difficulties. And, among those with drug…
A seaweed meadow to fight global warming The world’s largest seaweed meadow could help combat climate change. Restoring underwater meadows Seagrass beds now cover only 0.2% of the seabed, while their capacity to absorb carbon is 35 times greater than that of tropical forests, according to WWF. An overall decrease is caused by human activity…
Michael Jordan opens clinics for Americans in need The famous American basketball player, Michael Jordan, opened two new hospitals in North Carolina. These are dedicated to low-income people who have no health insurance. Unequal access to health The pandemic period highlights the shortcomings of the United States and the health of its citizens. Indeed, the…