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Safer, More Reliable and More Agile Drones

… the required battery life, etc. Yet, the licence, once issued, is only valid for that specific mission. An operator … we have developed does not change the structure nor the design of the system. This ensures that the allocated … performance.  The project, which will finish in September 2022, also includes the roll-out of 11 demonstrations for …

Published on: Fri 14/01/2022 - 18:08

Menopause: demystifying a taboo for women's health

… health This article was originally published in L'Édition n°26 . Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life, and its … but a mechanism of follicular atresia, i.e. spontaneous destruction of follicles ."  © Atelier Corbin/Université … However, genetics has recently opened up a new avenue. " We know very little about the genes that control human …

Published on: Wed 23/04/2025 - 08:12

A better understanding of urban microclimates: a challenge to cope with climate change in cities

… This article was originally published in L'Édition  n°27 . Cities are complex environments, and we must pay … the dynamics that drive them and the parameters that influence them such as vegetation and air pollution. Research … This figure will continue to rise over the coming decades, with the number of city dwellers set to almost double …

Published on: Wed 02/07/2025 - 14:34

Mathematics applied to the oceans

… oceans Research Surging waves are at the origin of the most destructive natural disasters in history and cause a great … ENS Paris-Saclay) are modelling ocean waves in real time. 26 December 2004 is a date forever marked by one of the most … makes the code less realistic. As a result, it is a question of finding an optimum speed while preserving enough …

Published on: Wed 17/02/2021 - 10:09

Thierry Naas: The fight against antibiotic resistance

… elements move? Which factors increase or decrease the frequency of transmission and integration in the genome? What … of Advanced Studies, the equivalent of a 2nd year of Master's degree in research today) under his belt, he … scientists to have held the position of MCU-PH, and he divides his time between working in the hospital, teaching at …

Published on: Thu 16/02/2023 - 18:01

Julien Peloton: when computer science meets astronomy and combines with open science

… for free software in the jury’s “favorite” category in 2023. Researcher portraits Research “Science is beautiful … began to develop an in-depth interest in it. This subsequently allowed me to combine informatics with the knowledge … engineer.” Julien Peloton notes, however, that the codes are often closed. “I told myself that maybe we were …

Published on: Fri 05/04/2024 - 14:29

Hope Valley AI: a new, more effective and ethical form of non-ionising breast imaging for the prediction and early detection of breast cancer

… because it is discovered at an advanced stage. This is due to mammogram waiting times, reluctance to undergo screening, medical deserts in France and the fact that women under 50 do not … which is what happened in the end." » After obtaining a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University …

Published on: Wed 09/10/2024 - 18:00

Developing new antibiotics using gut microbiota

… antibiotic resistance, has become a major public health issue as it is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths per … is linked to the misuse of antibiotics in particular. In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned about the …     Understanding gut microbiota Gut microbiota includes all the micro-organisms which live in the small …

Published on: Tue 13/07/2021 - 13:31

Emmanuel Hirsch: a commitment to medical ethics

… Emmanuel Hirsch: a commitment to medical ethics Emmanuel Hirsch: … and the quality of the healthcare system. His book, Aides. Solidaires [Aides: In Solidarity] (1991, republished in … and field experimentation, through institutional degrees, Master's degrees and PhDs. The AP-HP ethical reflection …

Published on: Thu 17/07/2025 - 08:35

Patrick Couvreur: Nanomedicine Pioneer

… nanomedicine: therapeutic molecules directly targeting tissues and cells of patients with serious illnesses such as … president of the French National Academy of Pharmacy in 2020. Patrick Couvreur studied pharmacy at the Catholic … developed technology for encapsulating pain-relieving peptides called enkephalins, into nanoparticles using squalene, a …

Published on: Thu 22/10/2020 - 17:08

Working towards personalised cancer treatment

… to the specific needs of each patient.  Each cancer is unique and the genetic mechanisms specific to each patient … the identification of therapeutic targets for approximately 20% of cancer cases. We want to increase the number of … of the molecules released by the tumour cells then provides valuable information on the effects of different …

Published on: Thu 10/02/2022 - 15:12

Université Paris-Saclay and its partners at Viva Technology 2024

… Université Paris-Saclay and its partners at Viva Technology 2024 Université Paris-Saclay and its partners at Viva … the event. It will be joined on stand B56 by its four Grandes Écoles and founding members of the university - … CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay and Institut d'Optique Graduate School, two national research organisations - …

Published on: Mon 06/05/2024 - 12:00