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Well cared for and well fed, penguins live longer but age faster
Placed in a sedentary lifestyle with daily and abundant access to food, king penguins grow quickly but age at an accelerated rate, according to the…
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The forest, a laboratory in danger
From tropical forests to Mediterranean ecosystems, discover the fascinating missions of the scientists who use forests as outdoor laboratories.
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Le Journal
Blocking off highway to infections
By elucidating the mechanism that enables the microscopic fungus "Candida albicans" to cause an infection, a CNRS research team has opened the way…
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The unique chemistry of French Guiana's army ant venom
In Amazonian army ants (Eciton hamatum), the soldiers' venom does more than just defend against predators. It also contains digestive enzymes, which…
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Invasive species: improving the assessment of how they redefine ecosystems
Although invasive alien species are very often reduced to predators eliminating defenseless prey, in reality they do more than simply weaken certain…
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Le Journal
Medical implants of the future
How to ensure an efficient energy supply for increasingly complex medical implants? A new study provides a theoretical framework for optimising…
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Protecting biodiversity: a top priority
World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of…
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Le Journal
Chilling out in the cold
When the outside temperature drops, our body may start to shiver. But that’s not all: it also triggers a series of coordinated reactions to maintain…
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Le Journal
"Forever chemicals" could see their days numbered
Many everyday objects contain PFAS, synthetic molecules that are virtually indestructible. These thousands of compounds are accumulating in both…
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To climb down trees, primates adopt upright postures
While the ability to climb trees has often been studied in arboreal mammals, descending is a far more complex task, as it requires control of balance…
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