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Cars
  • Apr 20, 2026 16:30

Toyota Corolla Cross test drive - enjoy it with a light foot

Hybrids are Toyota's niche. So it's hardly surprising to find such powertrains in the Corolla Cross, a compact SUV. During this road test, we had the entry-level solution: the 140 hp 1.8 HEV. Should we give in to the temptation of electrified petrol with the image of loyalty and rigor associated with the Japanese brand?

  • Apr 19, 2026 09:30

Gender stereotypes are already taking root in children's drawings: the experiment that deconstructs them

Ten years ago, a simple classroom test opened up an unexpected window on how children construct their representation of the world.

Food
  • Apr 18, 2026 14:30

90% of the world's saffron production depends on Iran

Continuing war in Iran could jeopardize global supply of the spice.

Health
  • Apr 17, 2026 13:00

Europe wants to soften rules in the cosmetics industry

In Brussels, a reform of the European Cosmetics Regulation is under discussion which, if adopted, could change the safeguards that today protect consumers from exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Wellness
  • Apr 17, 2026 11:30

These 4 phrases help Finns to be the happiest people in the world

For the past nine years, Finland has been confirmed as the happiest country in the world - at least according to the World Happiness Report, which each year collects the opinions of people around the world on their well-being and perceived happiness.

Food
  • Apr 17, 2026 07:00

F-Point: how to achieve ecstasy through food

Major food manufacturers have figured it out: the perfect balance of salt, fat and sugar in a food can be entirely addictive.

Health
Scientists have created cells in lab that help the brain stay balanced

A laboratory study could offer hope for numerous neuropsychiatric disorders in the future: a group of scientists led by the University of Lund (Sweden) has succeeded in 'reprogramming' supportive brain cells, called glial cells, into other cells, called parvalbumin-positive, which are crucial for maintaining calm and balancing brain activity.

Health
If you complain about this at night, the air in your home is (perhaps) too dry

During the night, the body recovers, slows down and entrusts part of its balance to the quality of the living environment. Therefore, precisely while we sleep, the air we breathe plays a central role in our overall well-being, often more than we think.

Food
Hibiscus tea: what happens to your body if you drink karkade regularly?

In recent years, hibiscus tea has been popping up in Belgium and the Netherlands as well many other countries, and is often associated with a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle.

Beauty
Botox and hyaluronic acid injections: beware of false promises on social media networks

In recent years, the increase of 'cheap' beauty treatments advertised on social media networks has given rise to a worrying phenomenon.

Health
The little gesture that could improve your gut - your 'second brain' - in 2026

There comes a time when your body stops pretending nothing is wrong.

Health
Why do people get angry? The answer is not what you think

It happens to everyone. You skip lunch, the date drags on, the afternoon goes on and on and, without realizing it, you find yourself more nervous than usual.

Health
According to a psychiatrist, this is the best way to quit vaping

Vaping is conquering more and more young people, and that's not a healthy evolution.

Food
Eating an egg a day for a week: a dietician's experiment

American dietician Lauren Manaker decided to conduct a small experiment by including one egg a day in her diet, and documenting the experience for seven consecutive days.

Food
Bread: 2 mistakes not to make when eating the crust

A fragrant, crisp, golden crust? The appearance of a loaf of bread, the part that attracts us most at the time of purchase undoubtedly plays a decisive role in encouraging us to choose one loaf over another.