The physical challenges that aerobatic flying poses for pilots
Published on: June 10 , 2022
Our species has adapted to a world subject to the pull of constant gravity—in…
UM atUM [S01-ep23]: Sustainable Menus in the Cafeteria
Published on: June 3 , 2022
This week on "UM at theUM ," Nicole Darmon, a nutrition researcher at the laboratory…
Seniors, too, care about the planet
Published on: June 2 , 2022
A study conducted in about ten countries shows that more than half of young people believe that “…
UM atUM [S01-ep22]: Pesticides: What Impact Do They Have on Biodiversity?
Published on: May 27 , 2022
This week on "UM atUM ," Wilfried Sanchez, deputy scientific director of…
[LUM#16] Jules, age 7 and a half: “Is it better to drink bottled water or tap water?”
Published on: May 26 , 2022
Jules, age 7 and a half. Thanks for your question—it’s one that a lot of people ask. In fact, he…
The Challenges of Authentication in Protecting Creativity at the Source
Published on: May 26 , 2022
Innovation, creativity, and the expression of creativity are the fundamental drivers of success…
[LUM#16] Detox Champions
Published on: May 24 , 2022
Every day, they drink water that is heavily contaminated with arsenic. And yet these residents…
The “anti-elitist” elite: a French paradox
Published on: May 23 , 2022
The results of the presidential election have led many observers to believe that…
Science Images: New Materials for Trapping or Filtering Molecules
Published on: May 18 , 2022
This image was taken during the formation of a membrane made of ultraporous material, which…
[LUM#16] Waters and Debates
Published on: May 16 , 2022
While water is a major global issue, water policies remain, however, rather…
UM atUM [S01-ep20]: From Plants’ Natural Immunity to X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Published on: May 9 , 2022
This week, Thomas Kroj, a biologist at PHIM, discusses his study on the stimulation of…
Exploring the Deep Sea Through Environmental DNA, or How to Uncover Unexpected Biodiversity
Published on: May 9 , 2022
The ocean covers two-thirds of the planet, more than half of which lies more than 3…
What are the main responsibilities of a medical examiner during mass disasters?
Published on: May 5 , 2022
In the regions around Kyiv—such as Bucha and Mariupol, in particular—the recent discovery of…
[LUM#16] River Biodiversity in Jeopardy
Published on: May 2 , 2022
Between extinctions caused by habitat changes or pollution, and the…
Julie Josse, the Missing Link in Statistics
What if the Y chromosome hadn't evolved as expected?
Published on: April 24 , 2022
This is one of the best-known facts in genetics: women are XX and men are XY…