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Summer programming: if you have 10 minutes
A refreshing break with this selection of films about water, climate, and ecosystems that cool our planet.
The mangrove, a forest that grows in salt water
26 July is the international day for the conservation of mangroves. This atypical maritime forest, subject to the tides and trade winds, plays an essential role in the dynamics of tropical shores and…
Is a war for water looming?
As a result of climate change, a third of the world's population is likely to be affected by dwindling water reserves. This will inevitably lead to growing tensions, both internationally and locally,…
9,000 years of hydraulics
The capture and storage of water are an integral part of the development of human societies. The geoarchaeologist Louise Purdue studies the history of hydraulic systems, from simple wells to complex…
Prison Life Index opens a window on life in jail
Researchers have developed the world’s first index evaluating prison conditions, attesting to the enforcement – or more often the violation – of the fundamental rights of inmates. The results for…