Teaching the Theory of Evolution in France: Moving Beyond Wishful Thinking
Published on: February 7 , 2017
At 1.5 km, Rue Lamarck is one of the longest streets in the 18th arrondissement; Rue Darwin,…
[LUM#4] Endocrine Disruptors: The Invisible Threat
Published on: January 31 , 2017
Living to be 120? The idea is in the air. Air that is, unfortunately, becoming increasingly polluted……
[LUM#4] Move More, Age Less
Published on: January 24 , 2017
Is physical activity the key to eternal youth? In any case, it’s the best way to…
[LUM#4] Getting Old—What a Bore!
Published on: January 17 , 2017
Live longer and stay healthy? It’s possible! Although we still don’t know…
[LUM#4] Fertility at Risk
Published on: January 10 , 2017
Is having a baby easy? Not always… More and more couples are facing…
[LUM#4] Virtual Virtuosity
Published on: December 20 , 2016
A new horizon is opening up for the training of tomorrow’s surgeons. This…
[LUM#4] Eco-Friendly Packaging
Published on: December 13 , 2016
How can we eliminate the ubiquitous plastic from our food packaging? In Montpellier, the…
[LUM#4] Hydrologists on the Roof of the World
Published on: December 6 , 2016
It’s the Holy Grail for mountaineers, but it’s also an extraordinary research site for…
Tomorrow, Water
Published on: November 14 , 2016
Collaborate with universities in the Global South to help African students receive training in…
[LUM#4] Aging
Published on: October 25 , 2016
Check out the fourth issue of Lum, the science and society magazine from the University of…
[LUM#3] Learn How to Garden Without a Garden
Published on: October 11 , 2016
Growing a vegetable garden in an apartment? Yes, it's possible—even if you don't have a green thumb…
[LUM#3] Solidarity 2.0
Published on: September 27 , 2016
What if your phone could help you rediscover close relationships and mutual support…
Plants for Remediating Soil and Water
Published on: September 22 , 2016
Can plants help clean up contaminated soil? That’s Claude’s major discovery…
[LUM#3] The University as a Guardian of Secularism
Published on: September 20 , 2016
Restoring meaning to the concept of secularism: a crucial challenge that the university is tackling through…
[LUM#3] Feeling Younger to Age More Slowly
Published on: September 13 , 2016
And you—how old do you think you are? A simple question that reveals valuable insights…
[LUM#3] Routine: The Neuron Killer
Published on: September 6 , 2016
At what age does the brain start to age? “When we’re born,” Jacques replies…