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The CNRS at Vivatech 2024

The CNRS, a key actor in deeptech, will once again be present at Vivatech, Europe’s largest annual tech gathering entirely dedicated to innovation from 22-25 May 2024.

Protecting biodiversity: a top priority

World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that their conservation brings to people.

Jean Zay, founding father of the CNRS et Cannes Film Festival

Founding father of the CNRS and a key figure in the Popular Front, Jean Zay was also the creator of the Cannes Film Festival. Portrait of a great statesman.

The future of museums depends on science

18 May is International Museum Day. This year’s theme, “Museums for Education, and Research,” underscores the pivotal role of cultural institutions in providing an educational experience.

Stunning treasures of Africa’s archaeological heritage

On 5 May, on the occasion of the African World Heritage Day, get on board for an extraordinary voyage with the scientists digging away on the African continent to uncover all the many wonders still hidden there and try to gain a better understanding of our history.

Light in all its forms

Light is an invaluable resource, both for looking back into the past and for securing our future, and is celebrated on the International Day of Light on 16 May each year.

We must fight for amphibians

April 28 is “Save the Frogs Day”: the largest global day of awareness and action for amphibians, which are highly endangered.

Penguins!

April 25 is #WorldPenguinDay which coincides with their winter migration to more nourishing waters. It's a chance to admire and protect these birds, whose habitat is under increasing threat.

Notre-Dame, a divine research site

In 2019, we watched in horror as Notre-Dame burned. A tragedy, but also an opportunity to examine in detail a building with many secrets.

Tribute to Peter Higgs

Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Peter Higgs has died at the age of 94. He predicted the existence of the boson that bears his name and was discovered 12 years ago.