Based on data from one of the largest French players in freight transport, we have shown in a recent study that two-thirds of its business to and from Paris could be carried out by cargo bicycle. This result – based on an economic analysis in which the weight of the transported parcels was taken as […]

Fashion has a notoriously gigantic impact on the environment, accounting for as much as 10% global carbon dioxide emissions. The situation is made worse by the speedy fashion business model, which encourages repeated purchases of inexpensive and perishable items. Around 30% online purchases are then returned, most of which ends up in landfill. In 2020, […]

Editor’s note: The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has increased the number of Americans who don’t always have enough to eatincluding children. The Conversation US asked four experts to explain how common childhood hunger is and what is being done to solve it. 1. How grave a problem is childhood hunger in the […]

Boisterous miners are convoluted creatures. These native Australian honeyeaters live in gigantic cooperative groups, using alarm calls to target specific predatorsand sometimes help raise other miners’ children. But they are probably best known for their aggressive and coordinated attacks on other birds – a behavior known as “mobbing.” We conducted a study investigating some of […]

Spending time in the garden is good for you. Whether you’re watering your plants or just relaxing on a lounger, there’s plenty range of benefits which are related to it. These include: improving health and well-being, reduced mental fatigue AND better sleep quality. Those who are involved in gardening also experience less stress AND more […]

Imagine hearing a crowd of roaring fans every time you appear. Thousands of flashes following your every move. Every moment of your life is dedicated to preparing for the huge moment: training, performances, media interviews and photo shoots. And then imagine going back to your daily life – getting used to the daily humdrum of […]

Caffeine is one of the most studied substances reported to lend a hand athletes perform better and train harder and longer. As a result, professional and amateur athletes often take it as an “ergogenic” performance enhancer in a wide range of activities. These include intermittent exercise such as football and racket sports, endurance exercise such […]

I was driving past Planet Fitness on my way to my 10-year-old son’s gym class and had to laugh when I saw their sign advertising free pizza as part of a new-member promotion. I decided to utilize it as a teaching moment, explaining to my daughter why we should avoid junk food as a reward […]

For most people, the term “stiffness” has negative connotations. When you wake up in the morning complaining of a “stiff back,” the remedy might be to take a heated shower, do some yoga, swallow some aspirin, or visit a physical therapist to loosen it up. Stiffness is usually perceived as unpleasant and can limit physical […]

It’s uncomplicated in December, when there’s a lot of chocolate wrappers and leftover Christmas pudding, to decide to change your life when January rolls around. It’s a whole different story when January rolls around, bringing more darkness, more rain, and possibly more feelings. bad mood. By now, it’s likely that any good intentions you had […]