
Diphtheria: What You Need to Know About a Disease We Thought We’d Left Behind
Published on: October 5 , 2026
More than twenty years after its last outbreak, Senegal is once again facing…

What is a data center? Why do these facilities spark so much debate?
Published on: September 29 , 2026
The growth of digital technology relies on data centers…

West Nile Virus: An Update on This Rapidly Spreading Virus in France
Published on: September 29 , 2026
As early fall 2026 begins, France is reporting a record number of cases of infection with the…

Self-Employed Workers with Disabilities: Be Aware of the Risk of Burnout
Published on: September 14 , 2026
In France, nearly 80,000 people with disabilities are self-employed,…

“Changes in the electorate make it possible for Marine Le Pen to win the presidential election”
Published on: September 8 , 2026
HIGHLIGHTS Jean-Yves Dormagen, University of Montpellier The Conversation: The…

What if not growing were the best strategy for a company? A Case for “No-Growth”
Published on: September 7 , 2026
The frantic pursuit of growth doesn't win over all entrepreneurs. The skeptics?…

Plastic pollution: the great overlooked factor in carbon footprint calculations
Published on: September 3 , 2026
A plastic water bottle made from recycled material, with a low carbon footprint, is considered a good choice…

Cancer: When Cells Resist Programmed Cell Death and Promote Tumor Growth
Published on: August 26 , 2026
Programmed cell death, or apoptosis, is a key process for proper cell function. From…

Between Armed Conflicts and El Niño: The Dangerous Convergence of Crises in the Red Sea
Published on: August 24 , 2026
Currently, two separate crises are unfolding simultaneously in the Red Sea region: the…

Is a cowpat worth a horse dropping? Not all dung beetles have the same taste preferences
Published on: August 17 , 2026
The purpose of animal husbandry is to produce resources that humans can use: milk…

Heat, water, electricity: What if data center waste became a resource (or vice versa)?
Published on: August 10 , 2026
Many data center projects are being launched or are under construction in France. Since…

Forest fires: What factors have the greatest influence on their behavior?
Published on: August 2 , 2026
Climate, human activities, and vegetation are the three main factors that…

"Mosquito-repellent clothing": myth or reality?
Published on: July 24 , 2026
With the arrival of summer, they’re back—insatiable biters, as elusive as a summer breeze…

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Academic Research: How to Uphold Ethical Standards and Scientific Integrity
Published on: June 30 , 2026
To scientists, generative artificial intelligence may seem like a…

What Kind of Education About Living Things in the Anthropocene?
Published on: June 21 , 2026
In school, knowledge organized into academic disciplines breaks down living things, at the risk of…

SARS-CoV-2, mpox, chikungunya, hantavirus, Ebola… Why are viral outbreaks on the rise?
Published on: June 15 , 2026
The viral news of the past few weeks—which has been quite intense, to say the least—has sadly…