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… in the sky and on the ground. Cosmic radiation, which was discovered in 1912 by Victor Hess, the Austrian physicist, has always fascinated people as much as it has raised questions. … This allows us to tell if the cosmic ray was light or heavy,” says Isabelle Lhenry-Yvon. The goal is getting …
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The "Maturaction" training programme: a groundbreaking course on creating deeptech start-ups
… and the creation of deeptech start-ups. The programme was created in 2019, brainchild by Pascal Corbel, associate … for Research and Technology (DRRT), the programme was designed to bring the entrepreneurial world and the … we eventually decided to home in on the transport of heavy loads by airships." The students therefore pinpointed …
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Catalysis: a tool for green chemistry
… Catalysis: a tool for green chemistry (This article was originally published in L'Édition N.23) By using a … as little as possible transformation, catalysis opens the way to accelerating and even selectivising chemical … a cleaner form of catalysis than that based on the use of heavy metals, but also one that is easier to access; with …
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Global food security in the context of global warming
… Global food security in the context of global warming Global food security in the context of global warming Research According to the United Nations (UN), … in rainfall over the decades, with twenty years of heavy rains followed by twenty years of drought greatly …
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Every gender deserves work free of inequality
… of the professional activities offered, the remuneration awarded and life in the company itself. What steps can be taken to move towards greater fairness? Researchers at Université … from several kilometres away and brought back in very heavy cans carried on the head. The same applies to energy, …
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Genome editing and agroecology: a combination that is proving beneficial
… a combination that is proving beneficial This article was originally published in L'Édition n.24 . To cope with … reduce the employment of chemical inputs and avoid soil and water pollution. Plants are grown in association with other … with a more flexible habit, such as lentils. "If there are heavy showers, the lentils are washed onto the ground. It is …
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A better understanding of urban microclimates: a challenge to cope with climate change in cities
… to cope with climate change in cities This article was originally published in L'Édition n°27. Cities are … urban pavements and buildings, these areas are subject to heavy pollution and increasingly frequent heat waves, which are having a major impact on the health of …
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Polar regions and ice: Territories and research undergoing change
… undergoing change Among the areas most exposed to global warming, the polar regions are particularly important given … Paris- Saclay, several research projects are currently underway in these regions to better understand the changes … countries produce in terms of pollution, heat and heavy metals circulates and has an impact on the poles. But …
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Artificial radioactivity: a crucial discovery for nuclear medicine made 90 years ago
… 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 … (β) and gamma (γ) radiation. " α radiation is emitted by heavy nuclei with a lot of protons and neutrons. It …
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Teenagers in the social media era: The issue of young people's mental health
… feature regularly in their clinical practice. (This article was originally published in L'Édition No.28.) Research … of the worst social networks attacking our youth ". Such was the conclusion of a French report published in September … the child psychiatrist. This is often accompanied by heavy social media use. Another concerning issue can also …
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