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The long intellectual journey of Edgar Morin

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The fourth cohort of CNRS Fellow-Ambassadors is made up of leading figures from the world scientific community

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First ever live observation of the rotation of a planetary nursery

The rotation of a protoplanetary disc (a disc where planets are being formed) has been observed directly for the very first time by mapping the…

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Europe takes the lead in planetary defence

The Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis is set to launch in 2028. It forms the cornerstone of a planetary defence programme designed to protect our…

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When the Sun disappears

Put on your special solar eclipse glasses, as the first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on 17 February. Eclipses can be predicted centuries in…

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In the complexities of the brain

Our brain is an incredibly fascinating area of research : let’s explore its multiple aspects with the scientists who study it on a daily basis.

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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.

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Piton de la Fournaise, an erupting volcano

Since 19 January 2026, a volcanic eruption has been underway at Piton de la Fournaise, an active shield volcano located on the island of Réunion.

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