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Particle physics in the spotlight
Six laboratories of CNRS Nuclear & Particle Physics opened their doors to amateur and professional photographers for an exclusive visit. Half of…
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Piton de la Fournaise, an erupting volcano
Since 19 January 2026, a volcanic eruption has been underway at Piton de la Fournaise, an active shield volcano located on the island of Réunion, a…
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How the piano set the world in tune
Manufactured primarily in England and France starting in the early 18th century, pianos were massively exported, in particular to the Americas,…
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Spotlight on women in science
On International Women's Rights Day, CNRS Images features the women who are advancing research at the highest level, in all scientific fields.
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A dinosaur with spikes exhibiting unprecedented properties discovered in China
Documented for 200 years, the Iguanodontia group is expanding with the discovery of a brand-new species, the first known to bear spikes with…
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The 3D architecture of the genome enables cells to remember their past
A French research team led by CNRS scientists¹ has discovered that cells are able to retain a memory of a previous perturbation within the 3D…
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Discovery of a key mechanism to halt the most common genetic form of ALS
A specific molecular mechanism has been identified as the cause of the most frequent genetic forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known…
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Wetlands: areas to be preserved
Biodiversity reservoirs, climate regulators and bulwarks against desertification: wetlands are more significant than they appear and protecting them…
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Le Journal
Gravitational wave detections spark great expectations
On 14 September, 2015, the international LIGO/Virgo collaboration detected the very first gravitational wave signal, a tiny distortion of spacetime…
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