In Ciudad Juárez, economic inequalities are enormous: high unemployment, widespread precariousness, an underqualified population—these all create ideal conditions for violence to thrive. Many young people, without jobs...
The human brain constantly processes a large amount of sensory information at the same time, coming from our eyes, skin, nose, and ears. To be...
A arch bridge is highly efficient because it intelligently utilizes a simple property: it transforms weight (vertical loads) into thrusts that spread along its curve...
When your washing machine drum starts spinning, the fast and repeated movement causes turbulence in the water, which can push your little socks over the...
In Japan, you can't walk a few meters without coming face to face with a vending machine. The Japanese place a high value on convenience...
The phenomenon of love locks dates back to the early 20th century. At that time, a custom inspired by a tragic love story told in...
The wealth of Dubai historically comes from its oil, but for several years now the city has been focusing elsewhere. Today, it has chosen to...
In the 17th century, the creation of Ganvié is directly linked to the difficult context of the time: the region was suffering from raids and...
In the early 2000s, with the ambition to quickly modernize certain remote areas, China embarked on a massive urban construction program. Ordos, a city located...
In Longyearbyen, one is in one of the northernmost inhabited places on the planet. The climate is extremely cold, with average temperatures hovering around -15...
