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Gravitational waves: listening to the vibrations of the universe

… seen thanks to very high-tech instruments called interferometers. What interest do these waves have for scientists and … generating gravitational waves. However, space-time is something very rigid and only small disturbances result from … order of 10 -18 m, or one billionth of a billionth of a metre). In the 1970s, the American physicist, Rainer Weiss …

Published on: Thu 20/10/2022 - 15:18

Emmanuel Flurin: When quantum technologies play with the laws of the Universe

… most sensitive power sensor, pushing the limits of magnetic resonance. Quantum information has been exciting the … superposition of these basic states: "It's a hybrid object between analogue and digital that very effectively describes … sensor, sensitive to the fluctuations of the electromagnetic field above the quantum vacuum, reached at temperatures …

Published on: Thu 31/08/2023 - 16:00

Camille Coron: a passion for applied mathematics

… to biology, particularly developing models for the genetics of biparental populations.  Camille Coron's daily … and encouraged her to take part in the Kangaroo competition , where she excelled. Following the advice of her … She then prepared for the ENS Paris-Saclay competitive exam, which she passed in 2006. Feeling somewhat …

Published on: Wed 14/02/2024 - 07:35

Frédéric Chevallier: atmospheric inversion turned on its head

… Rennes, where Frédéric Chevallier grew up reading Sciences et Vie magazine, particularly the articles on aerospace, … inspired by a 2nd year Master's internship at the Dynamic Meteorology Laboratory (LMD – CNRS/École Polytechnique/ENS - … on the acceleration of a radiative transfer model used in meteorology and climatology. The PhD candidate replaced a …

Published on: Wed 05/02/2025 - 12:05

Marie-Luce Taupin: using statistics to explain the living world

… , Marie-Luce Taupin specialises in advanced statistical methods applied to the life sciences and healthcare. She is … responsibilities. Researcher portraits Research After completing a scientific baccalaureate, Marie-Luce Taupin embarked … and a master's degree in mathematics. In 1994, she completed a DEA (Master of Advanced Studies, equivalent to a 2nd …

Published on: Thu 06/03/2025 - 14:50

Holis: anticipating environmental impact from the design stage of products and services

… impact from the earliest design stages, with a level of detail that evolves alongside the development process to … encourage cross-functional circulation of the tool within organisations. In addition, Holis offers consultation … encourage cross-functional circulation of the tool within organisations. In addition, Holis offers consultation …

Published on: Fri 27/06/2025 - 12:26

Artworks, cultural goods: Re-examining questions of provenance and restitution

… This article was originally published in L'Édition n°26 . Whether it's artworks or cultural goods looted during wars or … them unavailable - they are said to be 'off the market' - with the aim of preserving and bequeathing them ." In … (Comparative dictionary of cultural heritage law) together with Catherine Wallaert and Jérôme Fromageau, in which …

Published on: Mon 17/03/2025 - 08:38

Architects are listening

… can you understand the acoustics of a room that does not yet exist? These are some of the questions at the forefront … particularly suited to architects, this technology is not yet widely used in architectural projects. It has been used … requires professional skills and expertise, but sometimes internal resources are lacking. “At present, when an …

Published on: Wed 31/03/2021 - 10:21

Jean-Michel Bismut: The geometrisation of probability

… Jean-Michel Bismut: The geometrisation of probability Jean-Michel Bismut: The geometrisation of probability Researcher portraits Research … also obtained his PhD in Mathematics from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (which is Sorbonne Université today). He …

Published on: Thu 07/10/2021 - 13:54

Loïc Bertrand: Revealing previously unseen heritage knowledge through micro-imaging

… using micro-imaging and reveals the previously unseen secrets of certain heritage objects. Loïc Bertrand studied … condensed-matter chemistry at the ‘École polytechnique’ between 1994 and 1997. He also attended optional courses in … at the ‘École Mines ParisTech’ for two years. He completed a Master’s Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) in materials …

Published on: Fri 22/10/2021 - 09:25

Stéphanie Baumberger: Developing products from agricultural activity

… activity. Following a 2-year preparatory course for the competitive exam in biology and after training as an engineer in … she became interested in the benefits of creating links between research and teaching, so she applied for and … into high value-added bioproducts for the plastics, cosmetics and chemical industries. “While my team's work was …

Published on: Fri 28/01/2022 - 10:34

Vincent Martinet: finding a sustainable balance between mankind and the natural world

… Vincent Martinet: finding a sustainable balance between mankind and the natural world Vincent Martinet: finding a sustainable balance between mankind and the …

Published on: Fri 17/06/2022 - 13:53