Makepung in Bali: Jembrana’s spectacular buffalo race
In western Bali, Makepung brings together hundreds of buffaloes racing at full speed along the
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
How Do Coral Reefs Recover After a Disaster?
Coral reefs are among the richest ecosystems on Earth. Yet they are also among the
Ghost Nets: The Plastic Traps That Never Stop Fishing
Beneath the surface, a fishing net drifts slowly with the currents. No fisherman is searching
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
Why Are Volcanic Soils So Fertile?
Volcanoes are often associated with destruction. Yet behind lava flows and towering ash clouds lies
Makepung Bali: The Buffalo Races of Jembrana Indonesia
Makepung Bali is a traditional buffalo racing culture from Jembrana, in the far west of
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
Blue Carbon: The Coastal Ecosystems Helping Protect Our Climate
At low tide, the tangled roots of mangrove forests slowly emerge from the mud. Just
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,
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
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
Ocean Currents: The Invisible Highways of the Oceans
From the coastline, oceans can sometimes appear motionless. Yet immense ocean currents continuously circulate around
Tea: A Global Drink Between Science, Traditions and Economy
Every day, several billion cups of tea are consumed around the world. Behind this ancient
Whale Sharks: Understanding the Largest Fish in the World
Found across several tropical oceans, the whale shark remains one of the most observed and
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
Why Do Tropical Rainforests Host So Many Species?
Millions of years of evolution, a stable climate, and a constant abundance of resources have
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.
Behind the Rice Fields, a Fragile Balance
Rice fields are among the most photographed landscapes in the world. Yet behind this peaceful
Why volcanoes fascinate humans so much
For centuries, volcanoes have attracted as much as they have frightened people. Between natural power,
Why some places become sacred
A place may seem ordinary at first glance. Yet, the moment we step inside, something
Invisible landscapes: nature, an abstraction seen from the sky
Observing the Earth from above profoundly transforms our perception. Landscapes lose their usual reference points
Ta Moko Maori: Sacred Tattoo and Living Identity
The Ta Moko goes far beyond a simple tattoo. It represents a complex identity system
African Pangolin: The Most Trafficked Animal in the World
Invisible, discreet and yet at the heart of a massive global trade, the pangolin embodies