
[LUM#8] Toward Greener Chemistry
Published on: October 23 , 2018
By revisiting the traditional technique of using a mortar and pestle, researchers at the Institute of…

[LUM#8] A robot vacuum cleaner at the bottom of the ocean
Published on: October 16 , 2018
Under the leadership of Vincent Creuze, a researcher at Lirmm, and Sébastien Dutertre, a researcher at…

Oil prices over $80: bad for the economy, good for the climate?
Published on: October 10 , 2018
When he left the government, Nicolas Hulot cited among the reasons for his resignation…

The Whale Lighthouse on Île de Ré: A Testament to Energy Transitions
Published on: August 20 , 2018
Every summer, the population of Île de Ré—which numbers just over 17,000 in the winter—sees…

The Nîmes University Institute of Technology is going green!
Published on: July 28 , 2018
Launched in 2010, the SMVE (Electric Vehicle Drive Solutions) platform from…

Did the Romans hunt whales in the Mediterranean?
Published on: July 11 , 2018
Commercial whaling, which until now was thought to have begun with the…

Geology students, high school students… Let’s all go to Iceland!
Published on: June 21 , 2018
Students in the master’s programs in “Earth Dynamics and Natural Hazards” and…

In France, mosquitoes also transmit the Usutu virus
Published on: June 18 , 2018
The events took place two years ago, but scientists have only just discovered…

The effectiveness of marine reserves is compromised by human proximity
Published on: June 8 , 2018
The ecological benefits of marine reserves located near human settlements are…

Humans and Their Environment
Published on: May 31 , 2018
Our planet is fragile: this new awareness is shaping the 21st century.…

From Facebook to Plant Growth: When Social Media Gets Involved
Published on: February 8 , 2018
Telephone network, social network, road network, professional network… The term…

[LUM#6] On the Butterfly Trail
Published on: October 10 , 2017
Endangered animal species aren't limited to tigers and rhinos. Two…

[LUM#6] Citizens and Scientists
Published on: October 3 , 2017
A citizen science project to measure air quality: when researchers and…

Mada at the heart
Published on: May 30 , 2017
There are six of them, all passionate about nature and the environment. The project by these UM students is…

The future of chemistry lies in plants
Published on: May 18 , 2017
She had already made a name for herself with an innovative soil remediation technique using…

Our campuses are bustling with activity!
Published on: April 28 , 2017
Oases of tranquility in the heart of the city, the University of Montpellier’s campuses are bustling…