26 July is the international day for the conservation of mangroves. This atypical maritime forest, subject to the tides and trade winds, plays an essential role in the dynamics of tropical shores and provides unsuspected services to populations and the environment.The mangrove, a forest that grows in salt water

On the occasion of World clean-up Day, here’s a small overview in pictures of fundamental and innovative research on a subject that affects us all.

CNRS is organising conferences, workshops and film-discussions about the brain throughout France during the Brain Awareness Week from 11 to 17 March 2024. This is a great opportunity to present you with an overview of research on this intriguing object!

On International Women's Rights Day, CNRS Images features the women who are advancing research at the highest level, in all scientific fields.

The knowledge on the ocean’s dire state is clear. Still, we’re not listening. To motivate widespread momentum for the ocean, we need to awaken new depths.

Since the 20th century, quantum physics has enabled a series of technological innovations that have revolutionised our daily lives (transistor, laser, etc.). Nowadays, research focuses on quantum computers, simulators and sensors as well as spintronics.

Matter on a macroscopic scale still holds many discoveries in the field of soft matter, new materials (graphene, metamaterials, etc.) and the study of collective behaviour (active matter).

Nanosciences and nanotechnologies are revolutionising research by handling matter on a nanometric scale, close to the atom. They open up innovative prospects in various fields, including materials, medicine, electronics and energy.

In recent decades, research in the field of physics has made significant progress in the field of light-matter interaction. So-called “extreme” lasers have opened up new prospects for science and technology.

Energy research is at the heart of present and future societal challenges. Their challenges are to meet the growing demand for energy, move towards cleaner and more sustainable sources, reduce environmental impacts and make energy available for all.