… electron microscopy while studying carbon nanotubes. “I was experimenting with electron microscopy measurements on … one year at a research laboratory in Tsukuba, Japan . It was an extraordinary, “almost mystical” experience for the … organisations, “grandes écoles”, 600 PhD students, as well as an equal number studying for a Master’s, who are all …
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… Diploma (DEA) in materials science at the same time, which was jointly accredited by Université Pierre et Marie Curie … methods, which were in rapid development at the time. “I was interested in the preservation mechanisms in an … at an international level in order to preserve heritage, as well as to combat the illicit trafficking of heritage …
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… Research Plant cells, unlike animal cells, have a rigid wall which helps control their growth. For a long time, scientists thought that this wall was only distorted by the hydrostatic pressure of … cellulose and a polysaccharide called pectin, which is well known to jam lovers. Pectin exists in two forms, namely …
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… MedSens or the circulation of water masses in the Mediterranean: uncovering the past to predict the future MedSens or the circulation of water masses in the Mediterranean: uncovering the past to … a chemical element found in the seabed sediments. As well as being a focal point for significant economic, …
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… Cumberland, a promising sample The sample in question was collected from the floor of Gale Crater, where the rover landed over ten years ago. Obtained by drilling, it was analysed using Curiosity's various instruments, which … known as Cumberland, contains around 20% clay. Clays are well known for their ability to preserve organic molecules. …
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… a Master of Advanced Studies (DEA) in nuclear physics. "It was at this time that I had the good fortune to cross paths … missions. After a period in the United States, Michel was invited to set up a team by René Bernas, who headed up … at Université Paris-Saclay for all university levels, as well as contributing to the creation of so-called …
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… Hong Wang, Permanent Professor at IHES, awarded the 2026 Fields Medal Hong Wang, Permanent Professor … who agreed to work with me and to share their intuitions as well as their doubts. This medal reflects their work as much … Hong Wang, Permanent Professor at IHES, awarded the 2026 Fields …
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… in the eye of the James Webb Space Telescope This article was originally published in L'Édition n°24. That was two years ago. On 11 and 12 July 2022, the James Webb … revealed a very large quantity of acetylene (C 2 H 2 ), as well as two molecules previously unknown in disks: benzene …
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… algorithms revolutionising content creation This article was originally published in L'Édition n°25. Since the launch … artificial intelligence (AI) has made a spectacular headway, and among its most promising branches is generative AI. … together with a fairly practical approach, as well as raising awareness of the potential misuses of this …
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… for nuclear medicine made 90 years ago This article was originally published in L'Édition n°27. In 1935, Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of … these discoveries, research into radioactivity was going well, but was not without its difficulties. "It's important …
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… this takes place on a smaller scale: in femtoseconds.” It was the observation of atom dynamics on the femtosecond … applications are emerging now that we’re able to produce well-controlled attosecond radiation sources,” reveals … dynamics of electron emission during these phenomena. In March 2022, the physicists at LIDYL, together with …
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… et environnement brings together eleven research units as well as the Institut de la filtration et des techniques … innovation needs of socio-economic partners for sustainable water management, thanks to extensive expertise in earth and … innovation needs of socio-economic partners for sustainable water management, thanks to extensive expertise in earth and …
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