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Alexander Kuhn, the chemist who breaks the rules
The winner of the 2023 CNRS Silver Medal, Alexander Kuhn has marked the scientific community with his research in electrochemistry, which is of…
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Jean Zay, founding father of the CNRS et Cannes Film Festival
Founding father of the CNRS and a key figure in the Popular Front, Jean Zay was also the creator of the Cannes Film Festival. Portrait of a great…
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The future of museums depends on science
18 May is International Museum Day. This year’s theme, “Museums for Education, and Research,” underscores the pivotal role of cultural institutions…
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CNRS wins the European Gender Equality Prize in the "advanced" category
On May 15 in Brussels, CNRS was awarded the European Prize for Gender Equality in the "advanced" category. The award recognizes the CNRS's commitment…
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Light in all its forms
Light is an invaluable resource, both for looking back into the past and for securing our future, and is celebrated on the International Day of Light…
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Pharmacognosy brings nature to our medicine chests
Professor Mehdi Beniddir, both a researcher in chemistry and a pharmacist, explains how pharmacognosy makes it possible to develop new medicinal…
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"It's crucial to preserve the integrity of research while making sure researchers can freely express themselves".
The involvement of scientists in public debate has become a central issue. A conference-debate that aims to explore the many facets of this subject…
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Stunning treasures of Africa’s archaeological heritage
On 5 May 2024, on the occasion of the African World Heritage Day, get on board for an extraordinary voyage with the scientists digging away on the…
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Cell contraction drive the initial shaping of human embryos
Compaction in embryonic cells is an essential step in the normal development of the human embryo.
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