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Maaike van der Lugt: Exploring medieval history through science and medicine

… of the French system that I think it's essential to retain."   Intersections between theology and science In 1998, Maaike van der Lugt defended her thesis Le ver, le démon et la Vierge. Les théories de la génération extraordinaire …

Published on: Wed 31/01/2024 - 17:42

Céline Masclaux-Daubresse: How autophagy in plants helps them adapt to climate stress

… of the mechanism of autophagy (or self-digestion) in plant metabolism during the process of leaf senescence. Autophagy … Masclaux-Daubresse developed a keen interest in plant metabolism from 1986 onwards while studying for her … many subjects for research in terms of their physiology, metabolism and agronomy. They can also broaden our knowledge …

Published on: Thu 23/09/2021 - 16:01

5G wireless machine learning and communications, a promising combination

… new alternatives to overcome the current barriers that sometimes limit the use of machine learning, which consumes a … and energy. Machine learning is radically transforming society, from facial recognition to medical diagnosis, … consists of teaching computers one or more tasks from data sets. They become more autonomous and improve their …

Published on: Mon 06/01/2020 - 16:52

Protoplanetary disks: in the eye of the James Webb Space Telescope

… Protoplanetary disks: in the eye of the James Webb Space Telescope Protoplanetary disks: in the eye of the James Webb Space Telescope … of discoveries since then, notably regarding protoplanetary disks, the disks of gas and dust where planets form. …

Published on: Mon 22/07/2024 - 06:35

Fermented products: the promise of healthier, more sustainable food?

… changes among human groups (in France, this period was between 6,000 and 2,000 BC). It is thought to have emerged … Today, fermented foods account for 5 to 40% of human diets, depending on the region of the world.    © Atelier … nutritional content from the original. There are a wide variety of fermentations performed by different species of …

Published on: Tue 01/04/2025 - 14:01

Catalysis: a tool for green chemistry

… On 23 November 2023, chemists from Université Paris-Saclay met for the annual Scientific Day of Université's Chemistry … disciplines, such as catalysis using organic molecules or metallic elements, photocatalysis (induced by light) and … Vergne and Anne Zaparucha are members of the Genomics Metabolics joint research unit (GM - Univ. Paris-Saclay, …

Published on: Wed 29/05/2024 - 10:27

Biocorrosion of nuclear waste storage and metals

… Biocorrosion of nuclear waste storage and metals Biocorrosion of nuclear waste storage and metals … Prediction Laboratory (LAPA) from the unit of Nanosciences and Innovation for Materials, Biomedicine and … on corrosion trends. LAPA researchers from the unit of Nanosciences and Innovation for Materials, Biomedicine and …

Published on: Tue 25/02/2020 - 15:58

A new exoplanet detector based on gravitational waves

… A new exoplanet detector based on gravitational waves A new exoplanet detector based on gravitational waves Research Thanks to the …

Published on: Sat 23/11/2019 - 20:50

Going back in time in the volcanic Comoros archipelago

… a volcano in the past, to know its phases of activity, to better understand how it functioned and to eventually better understand its reactivations.” Dating is based on … This is rarely the case for volcanic rocks. “It’s a method of choice for charred wood deposits in some explosive …

Published on: Thu 04/11/2021 - 12:48

Vulnerability and asthma: the case of elderly women

… asthma: the case of elderly women Research A collaboration between French researchers, including some from Paris-Saclay … and incurable respiratory disease. The scientists targeted their study on older women, who represented a … the general quality of life of asthmatics. However, between 45 and 60% of people affected in France are reported …

Published on: Sat 07/12/2019 - 17:44

Reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease with polyphenols

… disease and cancer. It is now a proven fact that diet is important for maintaining a good health. Studies are … in plants and consequently in food, such as fruit and vegetables, olive oil and cereal husks. Thery have important … into Cancer and Nutrition) cohort. This cohort brings together more than half a million participants from around the …

Published on: Sun 24/11/2019 - 20:31

Sport and gender: What is the situation in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

… published in  L'Édition n°24 . 10,500 is the number of athletes expected at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (OG), with … played, the number of spectators and the number of athletes involved. However, women have not always been welcome. … In 1919, she became head of the Fédération des sociétés féminines sportives de France (French Federation of …

Published on: Mon 08/07/2024 - 08:13