Pepper mainly contains a molecule called piperine. It is what gives it its spicy flavor and its distinctive scent. In addition to piperine, pepper contains...
Paper, even though it seems ordinary, has an interesting characteristic: it is anisotropic, which means it does not react the same way depending on the...
Each plant has its own cocktail of aromatic molecules, resulting in very varied scents. The secret behind these smells mainly lies in chemical compounds such...
The ocean floors are a true reservoir of biodiversity, where each species plays a specific role, forming a network of often fragile interactions. When a...
Atmospheric pressure changes with temperature: warm air is light, it rises, creating a low-pressure area near the ground. Conversely, denser cold air descends, leading to...
Flowers have a kind of internal clock that is sensitive to day-night cycles, primarily regulated by light. This light sensitivity is ensured by receptors called...
Deep-sea fish often have a soft and flexible body to better withstand the immense pressure without being crushed. Thanks to their often cartilaginous or poorly...
In aphids, clonal reproduction is a phenomenon called parthenogenesis. No need for a male, female aphids produce offspring directly without fertilization. Convenient, right? Here, there's...
When the wind hits a building, it is forced to go around the obstacle and consequently changes direction. Because of this, it often accelerates, compresses...
Soap is made up of a long chain primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms (called a hydrocarbon chain) that loves grease, and an end...
