The first stop is the Isle of Man, a small archipelago in the Irish Sea known worldwide for motorsports. Each year, it hosts the Tourist Trophy, a motorcycle race created more than a century ago, as ...

What if, after age 80, meat became an unexpected ally of longevity? While vegetarian diets are often presented as the healthiest option, a Chinese study challenges that assumption. Weight, muscle mass ...

Another signal that can sometimes confuse drivers: if a motorcyclist extends their right leg while passing or giving way in traffic, it is a sign of gratitude. A rider needs his hand on the throttle, ...

One of the biggest challenges facing the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is storage. Energy must be available when the wind is not blowing or when the sun ...

The polar jet stream is a high altitude air current, flowing at elevations between 8 and 12 kilometers, that moves at very high speeds across the Northern Hemisphere. Its role is to separate cold air ...

The analysis of DNA extracted from Beethoven’s hair resolved several medical questions that had puzzled historians for decades. Among the most significant findings was a likely cause of death: a ...

Over the past 15 years, Sweden has replaced printed textbooks with laptops and tablets. By middle school, students now spend most of their time on screens – researching, writing, scrolling. The shift ...

The history of the bed cupboard highlights how living conditions shape design. What may seem unusual today was once a practical solution to cold homes, limited space, and shared living. As urban ...

The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura’s editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single ...

How long did Tyrannosaurus rex really take to grow? A new study based on a detailed analysis of its bones challenges long held assumptions, suggesting a much slower growth rate and a longer lifespan ...

Born in Vichy in 1969, I grew up during the Apollo era, inspired by space exploration, nuclear energy, and major scientific discoveries. Early on, I developed a passion for quantum physics, relativity ...

In 1604, German astronomer Johannes Kepler observed a supernova in the night sky. Scientists now know it was the result of the thermonuclear explosion of a white dwarf star. For roughly 25 years, NASA ...