Science at UM [S01-ep10]: From Circulating Tumor Cells to Robots Inspired by Climbing Plants
Published on: February 7 , 2022
This week, Catherine Alix Panabières, head of the Rare Circulating Cells Laboratory…
Portraits of France: Digital Technology—What Are the Challenges for Society?
Published on: February 1 , 2022
In the "metaverse," that fictional virtual universe that seems to fascinate Mark Zuckerberg,…
[LUM#15] Toward a Food Democracy
Published on: January 31 , 2022
Restoring confidence in local food to limit the harmful effects of junk food. These are…
[LUM#15] Water: A Challenge for Cities
Published on: January 12 , 2022
Good-quality water in sufficient quantities isn't a given. In fact, it's even a…
[LUM#15] A Dam on the Mediterranean
Published on: December 17 , 2021
It’s a stark reality: beaches are disappearing right before our eyes. What is causing…
Omicron, Delta, Alpha… Understanding the ever-changing landscape of variants
Published on: December 13 , 2021
Discovered on November 25 and designated as a “variant of concern” by the WHO the following day, the…
[LUM#15] “It is the entire food system that needs to be rethought”
Published on: December 1 , 2021
Climate change, political instability, and population growth… In Africa,…
“If the outbreak continues at this rate, stronger measures will be needed to prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.”
Published on: November 29 , 2021
While the Omicron variant and its numerous mutations are the focus of everyone’s attention,…
[LUM#15] On the Elephant Trail
Published on: November 17 , 2021
What if memory isn't actually the most amazing thing about elephants? Some…
Science at UM [S01-ep03]: Portrayals of Obesity at the Baillarguet Insectarium
Published on: November 15 , 2021
In this episode: the perspectives of obese individuals who are candidates for surgery…
[LUM#15] Research Major Soils
Published on: November 10 , 2021
In Africa, 45% of the land is considered "degraded." A process of desertification,…
When virtual reality experiences make you want to travel…
Published on: August 24 , 2021
According to the World Tourism Organization, 95% of the world’s tourists are concentrated…
GAVO Program: A chemical library dedicated to nucleic acid components
Published on: July 25 , 2021
Four French laboratories, including the Max Mousseron Institute of Biomolecules,…
“The cold forests are burning! Siberia is burning, Canada is burning!”
Published on: July 22 , 2021
On June 9, the University of Montpellier signed an agreement with the University of Quebec in…
[LUM#14] Canned Bluefin Tuna
Published on: July 16 , 2021
An tireless traveler, the bluefin tuna swims thousands of kilometers over the course of its life. That…
Senior Researcher
Published on: June 21 , 2021
“Bringing to light the unseen depths of our souls”—that is the mission Miriam Brandt has…