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Frozen archives in the heart of Antarctica

The Ice Memory Foundation opens the first-ever sanctuary of mountain ice cores in Antarctica, storing these climate archives for centuries.

The CNRS 2025 Innovation Medal laureates

Alda Mari, Aziz Moqrich, Pascale Senellart and Alain Wagner are the four recipients of the CNRS 2025 Innovation Medal, which recognises four scientists who are passionate about both fundamental and applied research.

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.

Cocoa and chocolate

World Cocoa and Chocolate Day is an opportunity to present our beautiful cocoa pods and research conducted on the recovery of waste from cocoa production.

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. Discover how a multitude of scientific disciplines have mobilised to conserve and transmit our heritage to future generations.

Stéphane Mallat is the 2025 recipient of the CNRS Gold Medal

Stéphane Mallat has left a lasting mark on mathematics and computer science by combining theoretical abstraction with practical impact. From the JPEG 2000 image compression format to the mathematical foundations of AI, he has developed tools that have become essential.

Summer programme: ‘Breizh, ur bed da zizoloiñ pe da adzizoloiñ’ — Brittany, a world to (re)discover

Wind-swept cliffs, ancient forests, coastlines shaped by the tides... Through this selection of films, Brittany is revealed in a new light.

Summer programming: if you have 10 minutes

A refreshing break with this selection of films about water, climate, and ecosystems that cool our planet.

Summer Program: if you have 5 minutes

Explore key scientific questions about the ocean.

Summer programming: if you have 6 minutes

Want to impress your friends with scientific anecdotes in just a few minutes?