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Water in all its forms
To mark #WorldWaterDay on 22 March, we present an overview in images of the countless, sometimes unexpected issues surrounding the most vital and…
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Le Journal
"Forever chemicals" could see their days numbered
Many everyday objects contain PFAS, synthetic molecules that are virtually indestructible. These thousands of compounds are accumulating in both…
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Multimedia
Spotlight on Particle physics
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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Engineering for energy transition
Engineering sciences are a driving force behind the energy transition, playing a role in technologies, components, and systems.
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Toward the responsible use of rare earths throughout their life cycle: results from the CNRS scientific expert review
The Rare Earths Collective Scientific Expert Review (ESCo) aims to establish the scientific state of knowledge regarding the use of rare earths…
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Le Journal
Plastic recycling is counter-productive
In August 2025, the Geneva Summit on plastic pollution once again failed to reach agreement on an international treaty, due in particular to a lack…
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One air of quality
For French National Air Quality Day, come and take a look at the images of the scientists who study the atmospheric sciences.
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Le Journal
Seeing life in purple
The early 20th-century artist Robert Delaunay began painting at a pivotal moment in art history, namely during the chemical industry revolution, when…
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Science to the rescue of heritage
A historical legacy and an ‘irreplaceable source of life and inspiration’, our cultural heritage now constitutes a major part of our history…
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