
[LUM#6] The Origins of Speech
Published on: July 25 , 2017
Baboons produce sounds that are quite similar to human vowels. And this is despite their…

Social Dialogue: Greater Transparency to Build Trust
Published on: July 24 , 2017
The enabling bill authorizing the government to reform the labor code by…

[LUM#6] Cancer: A Disease of Disruption
Published on: July 18 , 2017
In the animal kingdom, cancer is rare. Throughout history, species have evolved in such a way that…

[LUM#6] Asian Hornet vs. Carnivorous Plant
Published on: July 11 , 2017
The Asian hornet is invading France and Europe, threatening our already struggling bees…

[LUM#6] At the Heart of the Crater
Published on: July 3 , 2017
How was the giant Chicxulub crater formed by an asteroid impact…

Coopetition: What if Your Competitor Became Your Best Ally?
Published on: June 27 , 2017
In the early 2000s, in the suburbs of Toulouse, the atmosphere in the offices was tense…

[LUM#6] Healing
Published on: June 26 , 2017
Healing, craters, baboons, carnivorous plants… Welcome to the 6th episode of Lum, the…

The Impact of Record-High Voter Abstention: When There Is No Longer a Choice
Published on: June 16 , 2017
Political protest can take many forms and encompasses a variety of messages.…

Mada at the Heart
Published on: May 30 , 2017
There are six of them—all passionate about nature and ecology. The project by theseUM studentsUM

Blank and invalid votes: a voice with little impact
Published on: May 22 , 2017
In light of this election, which was, to say the least, unusual and tumultuous, both in terms of the campaign—…

The future of chemistry lies in plants
Published on: May 18 , 2017
She had already made a name for herself with an innovative soil remediation technique using…

28,000 pages by Alexandre Grothendieck
Published on: May 10 , 2017
He changed the landscape of mathematics. Alexandre Grothendieck left behind a few…

[LUM#5] My Teacher, That Champion
Published on: May 9 , 2017
Romain Barras, the 2010 European decathlon champion, is enjoying a newfound sense of peace, far from…

The European Parliament and its funds: the FN’s political stronghold
Published on: May 6 , 2017
Since 2015, the National Front has been under investigation in France on suspicion of employment…

[LUM#5] Like the birds of the sky
Published on: May 2 , 2017
For a year, Anthony Pottier traveled by bike along the roads of Latin America. He had a plan…

[LUM#5] Take Action Now
Published on: April 25 , 2017
A student and activist, David Resillas is driven by a passion for social causes. And he wants to…