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Plant growth under the microscope

… of the wall, like a balloon inflating with air. These stretched cell walls subsequently become re-shaped and their … the cell and the extracellular wall. Then, signalling peptides, which are very commonly used as a mode of communication … energy between fluorescent molecules. The FRET fluorescent biosensors make it possible to directly observe certain …

Published on: Thu 31/03/2022 - 17:29

DYMCOM - From laboratory to beyond Earth, Quantum regimes and near thresholds dynamics probed by theory and experiments.

… dynamics probed by theory and experiments. … Dynamical Methods for COld Molecular collisions, from laboratory to … the many difficulties that prevent rapid progress, and describe the experimental and observa­tional challenges.  … more im­portant than potential energy, like for some hydrides cations or for H n + chemistry. Thermodynamical …

Published on: Fri 10/01/2020 - 10:20

Odile Stephan: Exploring the nanoworld

… is a research professor at the Laboratoire de physique des solides (Solid-state Physics Laboratory, LPS - Université … to explore matter like never before.  Then both a competitive athlete and an accomplished pianist, Odile Stephan …

Published on: Wed 12/05/2021 - 12:21

Nathalie Carrasco: Replicating extraterrestrial phenomena to understand the emergence of life on Earth

… Research Nathalie Carrasco is a research professor in planetary science at the Atmospheres, Environments, Space … as a chemist.” She obtained her ‘Habilitation à diriger des recherches’ or HDR (authorisation to direct the research … atmospheric molecules into much heavier, possibly prebiotic, organic molecules. These form the permanent haze of …

Published on: Fri 03/09/2021 - 08:53

The challenge faced by distribution networks resulting from electric cars

… The challenge faced by distribution networks resulting from electric cars The challenge faced by … distribution system operators (DSOs) who must avoid destabilisation of the systems. As Felipe Gonzalez Venegas … grid. This type of service provider already exists and provides services for TSOs,” adds F. Gonzalez Venegas.  An …

Published on: Thu 23/09/2021 - 16:19

The Quandela journey: from single photons sources to quantum computers

… unit stores data in binary form (0 or 1) depending on whether an electric current is flowing through a circuit. A sequence of bits (i.e. a string of 0s and 1s) then provides a given piece of information, which is transformed by … start-up is working with EDF (Electricity of France) on the design of algorithms that will eventually be capable of …

Published on: Fri 29/11/2024 - 11:00

Patricia Garnier: Unlocking the super purifying powers of soils

… science specialist. She develops mathematical models to better understand the ability of these layers to dissipate … used in agriculture, such as fertilizers or pesticides. The challenge is to conserve soil fertility and … the contaminants these wastes may contain: hormones, antibiotics, etc. ", describes the researcher. An unsuspected …

Published on: Sat 07/12/2019 - 19:19

CESAER – Best Idea – A promising first selection phase

… In September 2020, CESAER launched the Best Idea competition, which aims at fostering innovative projects in … Marc Zolver, UPSaclay representative for CESAER, describes the competition in more detail: "There is an … an UPSaclay team led by a brilliant student in second year Biology, Baptiste Ortheau, presented an ambitious and …

Published on: Thu 06/05/2021 - 08:52

Bubbles, defects and precipitates: materials in extreme conditions

… produced in non-negligible quantities by the fusion between deuterium and tritium. These elements have an impact … ions pass through the material and create displacement cascades: they collide with the nuclei of the atoms they meet and … ions pass through the material and create displacement cascades: they collide with the nuclei of the atoms they meet and …

Published on: Wed 25/01/2023 - 11:34

Aurélien de la Torre is awarded an ERC Consolidator grant

… grants. A total of €678 million in funding will be shared between 328 winning scientists, including Aurélien de la … in 2009 and which induced a paradigm shift in drug design. The first recommendation (higher proportion of Csp3) … building blocks in medicinal chemistry and particularly as bioisosteres 3 of aromatics. This quest has strongly …

Published on: Tue 17/12/2024 - 10:14

Kfé EFE, Water sports and gender in PE: The case of sailing and surfing

… gender in PE: The case of sailing and surfing Our work provides a sociological analysis of the gender and social class … characteristics of each context. These differences exist despite both locations having similar laws and concerns when … success. The qualitative analysis, combining interviews and ethnographic observations, highlights the socialization …

Published on: Tue 06/02/2024 - 19:07

James Webb Space Telescope: when astrophysicists see (infra)red

… Telescope (JWST) is the latest in a 25-year collaboration between the US (NASA), European (ESA) and Canadian (CSA) … was led by CEA under the guidance of CNES.  The design, construction and assembly of MIRIm was carried out … Pierre-Olivier Lagage. But will it be possible to detect biosignatures (those famous signs of the existence of life) …

Published on: Thu 16/12/2021 - 11:36