
Spirus Gay, the anarchist acrobat who turned his life and body into a political statement
Published on: August 18 , 2025
Spirus Gay (1865–1938), a circus performer and anarchist activist, was a rare figure in the…

Wings and Networks: How Does Boeing Stay in the Air?
Published on: June 29 , 2025
But what’s going on with Boeing? The aircraft manufacturer, a symbol of the power of…

A new pathogenic fungus is threatening bats
Published on: June 17 , 2025
An international team led by scientists from the University of Montpellier, in…

"No Kids" Zones: Is This Discrimination That Undermines Social Cohesion?
Published on: June 15 , 2025
Since the 2000s, there has been a growing range of vacation packages, tourist attractions, and…

The movements of a crowd are not chaotic but predictable
Published on: June 11 , 2025
Crowds can be intimidating or even terrifying for some people. Their movements can lead to…

“AI, Ethics, and Data: What Level(s) of Consciousness?” will be the theme of the next Science Bar
Published on: June 5 , 2025
On Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m., the University of Montpellier is hosting another edition of the Bar des…

The Ocean and Climate: What Are the Options for the Future? A Look at Research in France
Published on: June 2 , 2025
In a few days, the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will…

A new pathogenic fungus is threatening bats
Published on: May 28 , 2025
An international team led by scientists from the University of Montpellier, in…

Science at UM [S04-ep23]: Three Years of Thesis Research Summarized in Three Minutes
Published on: April 10 , 2025
This week on "Science at UM," doctoral students Jérémy Defrance from the Center for Ecology…

Chikungunya in Réunion: A Major Outbreak Requiring Increased Vigilance
Published on: April 4 , 2025
A major chikungunya outbreak has been raging on Réunion since the beginning of 2025.…

Scientific Perspectives on Contemporary Art
Published on: March 31 , 2025
From February 15 through May 18 at MO.CO, the exhibition *Experiencing the Unknown*…

Are consumers willing to eat products made from food waste?
Published on: March 31 , 2025
New startups are emerging to repurpose edible waste into…

We inherit our parents’ genes, but what about epigenetics?
Published on: March 31 , 2025
Epigenetic marks are chemical modifications of DNA that enable…

Science at UM [S04-ep22]: The Migration Routes of Seabirds
Published on: March 27 , 2025
This week on "Science at UM," Marie-Morgane Rouyer, a doctoral student at Cefe, reveals the…

Science at UM [S04-ep21]: Papillomas in the Abdomen
Published on: March 21 , 2025
This week on "Science at UM," Nicolas Tessandier, a researcher at the Mivegec laboratory, tells us…

Science at UM [S04-ep20]: Conquering the Waves
Published on: March 14 , 2025
This week on *A l’UM la science*, Frédéric Bouchette and Garance Marlier, researchers at…