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European Ocean Act: CNRS contribution to the future European legislation on the oceans
As the European Union prepares to put forward a European Ocean Act aimed at providing a lasting structure for maritime spatial planning and ocean…
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The environmental transition is taking root at the CNRS
A year after the CNRS's first Overall Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility (SD&SR) Plan was published, a day dedicated to the…
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Why India Is Emerging as a Key Partner in Scientific Cooperation
As preparations are underway for the 2026 India AI Impact Summit, in which the CNRS will participate, Gilles Alcaraz the new head of the organisation…
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Press
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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Le Journal
Citizens of the world on the same wavelength
For the first time, researchers are assessing people’s opinions on policies for the global redistribution of wealth and the fight against climate…
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Press
Women and men roles in the Neolithic were gendered but flexible
Far from the common assumption of a strictly binary division of labour, the roles of women and men in Neolithic Europe were both clearly…
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How age, sex and genetics shape our antibodies
Age, biological sex, and human genetic factors influence the production of antibodies during the immune response. A team of scientists from the…
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Multimedia
When the Sun disappears
Put on your special solar eclipse glasses, as the first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on 17 February. Eclipses can be predicted centuries in…
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Multimedia
Spotlight on Particle physics
Six laboratories of CNRS Nuclear & Particle Physics opened their doors to amateur and professional photographers for an exclusive visit. Half of…
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Multimedia
Piton de la Fournaise, an erupting volcano
Since 19 January 2026, a volcanic eruption has been underway at Piton de la Fournaise, an active shield volcano located on the island of Réunion, a…
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