
[LUM#9] Maupiti, a Model Lagoon
Published on: March 12 , 2019
Understanding the dynamics of the lagoon and the reef is the goal of the researchers at the laboratory…

[LUM#9] When the Pain Lingers
Published on: March 6 , 2019
Scientists at the Montpellier Institute of Neuroscience have uncovered the mechanisms…

OSU OREME: Understanding the Ocean at the Marine Station
Published on: December 22 , 2018
Protecting the environment: a key challenge for the 21st century at the heart of I-SITE. AtUM,…

[LUM#8] Too Close, Human
Published on: November 27 , 2018
Establishing marine reserves far from any human activity? A measure that might seem…

[LUM#8] Nature in Crisis
Published on: November 13 , 2018
Twenty-five years ago, researchers expressed concern that “humanity might push the…

[LUM#8] The Hidden Life of Our Genes
Published on: November 6 , 2018
While genetics is the study of genes, epigenetics…

[LUM#8] Research
Published on: October 30 , 2018
What will the apartment of the future look like? For three years, a team of researchers will…

[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…

The Impact of Beads and Drops: Same Battle
Published on: September 28 , 2018
The impact of a drop on a surface has always fascinated people; even Leonardo da Vinci…

Nadège Nziza, a finalist on “My Thesis in 180 Seconds”
Published on: June 14 , 2018
A resident of Montpellier by choice, Nadège Nziza is a Ph.D. studentUM pathophysiology atUM .…

The Secrets of Tardigrades: These Cosmic Pokémon
Published on: June 8 , 2018
They are clawed and mythically beautiful. Tardigrades, microscopic invertebrates with…

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…

Ticks and the Bacteria They Carry: A Dangerous Combination
Published on: June 6 , 2018
Ticks have a bad reputation, and that reputation is often well-deserved. These creatures…

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

[LUM#7] When Digital Technology Takes Off
Published on: March 13 , 2018
Will digital technology be the key to saving agriculture? That’s what the institute is betting on…

[LUM#7] A World to Feed
Published on: March 6 , 2018
How can we ensure an adequate food supply for an ever-growing population while…