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Through a captivating investigation that combines archaeology, astronomy and anthropology, this mini book reveals how humanity learned to count the days and organize time. From marks carved 12 000 years ago at Göbekli Tepe to the smart calendars that synchronize our...
When a reaction fails, a liquid spills or an image reveals an unexpected detail, some researchers don't look away. Instead, they turn those surprises into major advances. This mini book shows how, between 2024 and 2026, automotive catalysts were boosted by scorching...
Ancient civilizations did not perceive time the way we do. In How DidAncient Civilizations Measure Time ?, you will discover how the Sumerians chose base sixty to divide the day, how the Egyptians aligned their calendar with the star Sirius, and how the Maya...
Did you know that the heart symbol may have originated from an ancient contraceptive seed or that the hashtag derives from an old unit of weight ? In this mini book, each sign reveals an unexpected story.The Origin of the Most Common Symbols offers an enlightening...
Part of the SAVOIR EN BREF collection (Publisher : Five Minutes), this short book explores a fascinating linguistic mystery : why do some cultures lack words for certain colours ? Drawing on rigorous research published in 2024 and 2025, it shows that the absence of...
This mini book is a fascinating journey through paradoxes that challenge logic, from Hilbert's hotel which makes room for an infinity of extra guests to the liar's puzzle and the impossible Penrose tribar. Structured like a research article with clear sections, it...
Dive behind the scenes of cartography and discover how the maps we rely on every day shape our perception of the world. This mini book from the SAVOIR EN BREF collection (Publisher : Five Minutes) traces the history of representations from Babylonian clay tablets to...
Why do we call the first day of the week Monday and the last Sunday ? Behind these familiar names lies a rich tapestry of Babylonian astronomy, Greco Roman mythology and medieval politics. In this concise volume from Collection : SAVOIR EN BREF published by Publisher :...
The Hidden History of Printing, published by Five Minutes as part of the SAVOIR EN BREF collection, takes readers on a compelling journey through the forgotten origins and dramatic transformations of a technology that reshaped knowledge. Drawing on recent scholarship,...
How do polyglots learn faster than most people ? This Savoir en bref mini book brings together scientific findings from 2024 and 2025 and practical advice from leading linguists to answer that question. You will discover how hyperpolyglots' brains optimise their...
Do Arabic Numerals Really Come from Arabia ? revisits with rigor and clarity the history of our numerals. Long called Arabic, they in fact originate in India between the 3rd and 7th centuries, where the decimal system and zero were born. The book shows how scholars...
This ten minute read from the Savoir en bref collection takes you from prehistoric caves to neural networks. Writing enabled the storage of knowledge and the building of civilisations, and it is now at the heart of debates on artificial intelligence. Early signs carved...
Why does a childhood scent flash back instantly while a colleague's name stubbornly sits on the tip of your tongue ? In How Does Human Memory Work ?, the Savoir en bref series lifts the curtain on your brain : from encoding to retrieval, through storage, active...
Why do some languages seem harder than others ? In just 5 minutes, uncover the secrets behind what makes a language easy or difficult to master, especially for French speakers. This captivating book explores the objective and subjective reasons behind linguistic...
A través de una investigación apasionante que combina arqueología, astronomía y antropología, este mini libro revela cómo la humanidad aprendió a contar los días y a ordenar el tiempo. Desde las marcas grabadas hace 12 000 años en Göbekli Tepe hasta los calendarios...
À travers une enquête captivante qui mêle archéologie, astronomie et anthropologie, ce mini livre dévoile comment l'humanité a appris à compter les jours et à ordonner le temps. Des marques gravées il y a 12 000 ans à Göbekli Tepe aux calendriers intelligents qui...
Quand une réaction échoue, un fluide est renversé ou une image révèle un détail inattendu, certains chercheurs ne ferment pas les yeux. Au contraire, ils transforment ces surprises en avancées majeures. Ce mini livre révèle comment, entre 2024 et 2026, des catalyseurs...
Cuando una reacción falla, se derrama un fluido o una imagen revela un detalle inesperado, algunos investigadores no apartan la mirada. Al contrario, convierten esas sorpresas en avances mayúsculos. Este mini libro muestra cómo, entre 2024 y 2026, los catalizadores...
Attention, ce contenu est en langue arabe.Quand une réaction échoue, un fluide est renversé ou une image révèle un détail inattendu, certains chercheurs ne ferment pas les yeux. Au contraire, ils transforment ces surprises en avancées majeures. Ce mini livre révèle...
Les civilisations anciennes ne percevaient pas le temps comme nous. Dans Comment les civilisations anciennes comptaient elles le temps ?, vous découvrirez comment les Sumériens ont choisi la base soixante pour diviser la journée, comment les Égyptiens ont aligné leur...
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