Seven temperate Earth-sized planets revolve around the star TRAPPIST-1. In addition, at least three of them harbor conditions compatible with the presence of liquid water on their surfaces. The…
In a general context of climate change, researchers at the Centre d'écologie fonctionnelle et évolutive (CNRS/Université de Montpellier/Université Paul Valery/EPHE-PSL) and their international…
Between 1950 and 1990, over 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste were dumped in the depths of the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.The first mission of the NODSSUM cruise, taking place from June 15 to July…
By virtue of their geostrategic position scattered across four oceans, French overseas territories are home to diverse cultures, ecosystems, and rare species on a global scale. On the front lines of…
The Ice Memory Foundation calls for a rapid action by the international community to save the memory of the world's glaciers.
Despite obstacles posed by unexpected high water content in the snow…
The CNRS Scientific Mediation Medal recognizes the women and men who put science at the heart of society, diffusing scientific information that is accessible to different audiences. The winners of…
Mobiliscope uses travel survey data to visually present how the social composition of a city or neighbourhood evolves over the course of 24 hours.
Along with a new…
Current monitoring of marine biological systems only covers a tiny fraction of the ocean, which limits our ability to confidently predict the expected effects of climate disturbances on marine…
