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Shell construction by physical self-organization and cell sensorial activity: the case of the cephalopod Argonauta
… cephalopod Argonauta The female cephalopod Argonauta secretes a shell with its dorsal arms, being thus non-homologous … séminaire / webinaire Adresse Sorbonne Université - Faculté des Sciences et Ingénierie Campus Pierre et Marie Curie 4 … de debut 02:00 pm Information Monday 6 September, 14:00 Description Séminaire Biominéralisation par Antonio Checa …Published on:
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Philippe Bourges: The hidden order of matter
… critical temperature superconductors based on copper oxides. As a result, he has discovered the existence of a new … Bourges is an expert in neutron diffraction and spectrometry. “The materials I study not only allow interaction with … observed the same phenomenon.” This state of matter eludes many experimental probes and its signature remains …Published on:
Science and society
2nd edition of the Paris-Saclay Summit – Choose Science
… edition and aims to showcase the role science plays in society. The event will take place from 12 to 13 February 2025 … Oliveau, geographer and demographer, head of the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Paris-Saclay Sylvie Retailleau, … and Qualifications for Sustainable Energy (Campus des Métiers et Qualifications - CMQ), the association Yookan …Published on:
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Franck Courchamp: understanding the impact of human activities on biodiversity
… in his field, as well as being an outstanding communicator. Describing himself as a hyperactive jack-of-all-trades, he confesses that curiosity is his main driving force. … of the university system through and through!” After completing a Master’s degree in Biology at Université Paris-Sud, …Published on:
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Sandrine Lévêque-Fort - pushing the limits of nanoscopy
… Lévêque-Fort is research director at the “ Institut des sciences moléculaires d'Orsay” (Orsay Institute of … the Irène Joliot-Curie prize in the “Femme, recherche et entreprise” (Women, research and business) category . … post as a research fellow at CNRS and joined the “Institut des sciences moléculaires d’Orsay” - ISMO (Université …Published on:
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When light is brief but intense
… It is now indispensable in fields as varied as medicine, telecommunications, imaging and micromachining. New types of … units of power reaching a terawatt (TW, 10 12 W) or even a petawatt (PW, 10 15 W). A high-performance laser … of work started over ten years ago with the company Amplitudes Technologies, as part of the Impulse joint laboratory. …Published on:
Talents
9 figures from Université Paris-Saclay awarded the Legion of Honour and the French Order of Merit
… - rank of Officer: Nathalie Carasco , professor in planetary science and president of ENS Paris-Saclay since 2022. … , theoretical physicist and full professor at the Institut des hautes études scientifiques (IHES – Université Paris-Saclay). · …Published on:
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Jacqueline Bloch: Light! Physics in action
… proud of her recent admission to the French Académie des Sciences. The physicist, who also teaches at the École … innovative experimental strategies for gaining a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics. … applicative qualities. She and her team select the design of the chambers, sculpted at a micron level, and …Published on:
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The energy transition: the scientific workshop
… fruitful days The first day, led by Philippe Rocher (Cabinet Métrol), was more institutional, dedicated to the major … review is available here: Synthèse scientifique finale des quatre sessions spécialisées - ( 1.44 MB) Some young … review is available here: Synthèse scientifique finale des quatre sessions spécialisées - ( 1.44 MB) Some young …Published on:
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Yann Brenier enriches mathematics with insights from fluid mechanics
… Brenier studied applied mathematics at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC, now Sorbonne Univ.). "By the second … In 1977, he continued his studies at the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (now the École des Ponts ParisTech), where he studied physics applied to …Published on:
International-Europe
Activities during the holiday season: the International Welcome Desk’s suggestions
… during the holiday season: the International Welcome Desk’s suggestions Activities during the holiday season: the International Welcome Desk’s suggestions Had there not been restrictions due to … have done during the holiday season? Discover new places, meet up with people, try new recipes... Despite the situation, …Published on: