DISPATCH
El Niño: When the Pacific Heats Up
Every few years, the tropical Pacific Ocean changes dramatically. Trade winds weaken, warm water moves eastward and weather patterns shift…
Floods in Southeast Asia: Why Extreme Rainfall Is Becoming a Growing Threat
Bangkok has received almost a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. Across Southeast Asia, extreme rainfall, rapid…
NATURE
Peanut Farming in Java: A Small Crop with a Major Role in Rural Life
In Java, peanuts occupy a modest place compared to rice or maize. Yet this legume feeds millions of people and…
Why Are Volcanic Soils So Fertile?
Volcanoes are often associated with destruction. Yet behind lava flows and towering ash clouds lies one of nature’s greatest sources…
Blue Carbon: The Coastal Ecosystems Helping Protect Our Climate
At low tide, the tangled roots of mangrove forests slowly emerge from the mud. Just offshore, seagrass meadows sway gently…
Ocean Currents: The Invisible Highways of the Oceans
From the coastline, oceans can sometimes appear motionless. Yet immense ocean currents continuously circulate around the planet. These water movements…
Tea: A Global Drink Between Science, Traditions and Economy
Every day, several billion cups of tea are consumed around the world. Behind this ancient drink lies a complex universe…
The Science of Coffee: Aromas, Caffeine and the Secrets Behind a Global Drink
Every day, more than two billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world. Behind this universal drink lies a…
Why Do Tropical Rainforests Host So Many Species?
Millions of years of evolution, a stable climate, and a constant abundance of resources have turned rainforests into true sanctuaries…
CULTURE
Makepung in Bali: Jembrana’s spectacular buffalo race
In western Bali, Makepung brings together hundreds of buffaloes racing at full speed along the tracks of Jembrana. Born in…
Does Leather Still Have a Place in a Sustainable World?
In a workshop, a raw hide waits to be transformed. A few weeks later, it may become a belt, a…
Why Do Languages Disappear? Understanding the Loss of the World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Every week, somewhere in the world, a language falls silent. Along with it disappear stories, songs, traditions, and sometimes centuries…
Tea: A Global Drink Between Science, Traditions and Economy
Every day, several billion cups of tea are consumed around the world. Behind this ancient drink lies a complex universe…
The Science of Coffee: Aromas, Caffeine and the Secrets Behind a Global Drink
Every day, more than two billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world. Behind this universal drink lies a…
Tuk Tuk, Jeepney, Cyclo: these traditional modes of transport still tell the story of the soul of Asia
Across Asia, certain vehicles continue to move through cities despite the modernization of transport networks. Thai Tuk Tuks, Philippine Jeepneys,…
Why some places become sacred
A place may seem ordinary at first glance. Yet, the moment we step inside, something shifts. The air feels heavier,…
OCEAN
How Do Coral Reefs Recover After a Disaster?
Coral reefs are among the richest ecosystems on Earth. Yet they are also among the most fragile. A cyclone, a…
Ghost Nets: The Plastic Traps That Never Stop Fishing
Beneath the surface, a fishing net drifts slowly with the currents. No fisherman is searching for it anymore. Yet it…
What Really Happens to Plastic That Ends Up in the Ocean? From Manufacturing to Microplastics
Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic enter the world’s oceans. Yet when we look at a beach or a…
Blue Carbon: The Coastal Ecosystems Helping Protect Our Climate
At low tide, the tangled roots of mangrove forests slowly emerge from the mud. Just offshore, seagrass meadows sway gently…
Ocean Currents: The Invisible Highways of the Oceans
From the coastline, oceans can sometimes appear motionless. Yet immense ocean currents continuously circulate around the planet. These water movements…
Whale Sharks: Understanding the Largest Fish in the World
Found across several tropical oceans, the whale shark remains one of the most observed and studied marine species by researchers…
Plastic pollution: a real threat to the oceans
Plastic pollution is now one of the major threats to marine ecosystems. Every year, millions of tons of waste reach…
FOREST
Why Do Tropical Rainforests Host So Many Species?
Millions of years of evolution, a stable climate, and a constant abundance of resources have turned rainforests into true sanctuaries…
How Carnivorous Plants Work ?
Carnivorous plants grow in environments where the soil provides very little nitrogen and other essential minerals. To survive in these…
Primary forest: Understanding what this term really means
The term primary forest is widely used, yet rarely understood with precision. It refers to an ancient type of forest…
Mangroves: coastal forests that protect life and climate
Between sea and land, mangroves shelter exceptional biodiversity and act as a natural shield against climate change. Both a sanctuary…
Cinnamon cultivation in Vietnam: between tradition and sustainable future
In Vietnam, cinnamon cultivation illustrates the subtle alliance between peasant traditions, scientific research, and global challenges. The fragrant bark tells…
Frogs, revealing a changing world
They leap through our tales, our marshes, and sometimes our laboratories. Fragile yet essential, frogs tell the invisible story of…
Why Do Toucans Have Such a Large Beak?
Colorful, curious, and iconic, toucans evoke both admiration and wonder. Their oversized and vividly colored beak has fascinated naturalists for…
WILDLIFE
The Most Dangerous Animals in the World: Why Science Contradicts Our Fears
When we think about the most dangerous animals in the world, images of a great white shark, a lion, or…
Why Water Buffaloes Are Slowly Disappearing From Asian Rice Fields
Between rural traditions, agriculture and spirituality, water buffaloes remain deeply connected to Asia’s history. Yet across many regions, their presence…
Whale Sharks: Understanding the Largest Fish in the World
Found across several tropical oceans, the whale shark remains one of the most observed and studied marine species by researchers…
African Pangolin: The Most Trafficked Animal in the World
Invisible, discreet and yet at the heart of a massive global trade, the pangolin embodies a silent ecological crisis. In…
Komodo dragon: Indonesia’s giant predator
Komodo dragons, scientifically known as Varanus komodoensis, fascinate as much as they intimidate. Indeed, this extraordinary reptile is the largest…
Kobus kob: the African savannah antelope
The Uganda kob (Kobus kob) is an iconic African antelope of humid savannas, where water shapes every movement. Subtle yet…
Wildlife photography: Observing nature without disturbing it
Photographing nature is never a neutral act. Every human presence influences a living environment. In wildlife photography, the gaze therefore…
FIELD REPORTS
Makepung in Bali: Jembrana’s spectacular buffalo race
In western Bali, Makepung brings together hundreds of buffaloes racing at full speed along the tracks of Jembrana. Born in…
Behind the Rice Fields, a Fragile Balance
Rice fields are among the most photographed landscapes in the world. Yet behind this peaceful image, a fragile balance is…
Wayang Kulit in Bali: between tradition and transmission
Before the lamp is lit, there is silence. Behind the white screen, a Dalang carefully adjusts his leather puppets with…
Cinnamon cultivation in Vietnam: between tradition and sustainable future
In Vietnam, cinnamon cultivation illustrates the subtle alliance between peasant traditions, scientific research, and global challenges. The fragrant bark tells…
Mekong Delta Vietnam
At the gates of Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta Vietnam unfolds with rice paddies, floating markets, and thriving…
Kuala Lumpur: between urban verticality and living memory
At the heart of the Malay Peninsula, Kuala Lumpur rises where two rivers meet: the Klang and the Gombak. Founded…
Ijen, the reverse side of the crater
In East Java, the Ijen volcano draws hikers, scientists, and curious travelers every night to witness a rare phenomenon: blue…
TERRA PEOPLE
Bill Patrick: The Man Who Wants You to See Borneo Differently
In Sarawak, guide and photographer Bill Patrick has spent years leading travellers through forests, rivers, longhouses and national parks. But…
