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Those stars that come and go
White dwarfs are the extremely dense, compact remnants of stars that have ended their lives, and are at the origin of tremendous explosions known as…
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One ocean, one community: the GDR Omer provides structure and breaks down silos
Scientists, decision-makers and artists redesigned the outlines of research intended to inform political and societal choices at a major conference…
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The CNRS taking up the gauntlet of AI's scientific challenges
From February 6th to 11th 2025 France will be hosting the AI Action Summit which aims to encourage the development of trusted AI to serve the…
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On the trail of cosmic cataclysms
Based in Namibia, the H.E.S.S. telescope array monitors the showers of particles produced when the highest-energy cosmic rays ever observed in the…
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Prison Life Index opens a window on life in jail
Researchers have developed the world’s first index evaluating prison conditions, attesting to the enforcement – or more often the violation – of the…
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Wetlands: areas to be preserved
Biodiversity reservoirs, climate regulators and bulwarks against desertification: wetlands are more significant than they appear and protecting them…
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"More than ever, the CNRS stands as a major stakeholder and driver of worldwide research"
The CNRS is stepping up its international strategy to further integrate worldwide scientific cooperation dynamics and develop world-class…
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Listen! It’s the Week of Sound
During UNESCO’s Week of Sound, meet the scientists who are studying our sound environment…sometimes in very surprising ways.
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How Jurassic Park changed the image of dinosaurs
Are the dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park” realistic? How does the film franchise explore the impact and applications of science? These are some of the…
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ERC Proof of Concept grants - final round 2024 announced
Five of the 10 French grant-winners in the European Research Council's (ERC) 'Proof of Concept' call for 2024 come from the CNRS.
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