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Euclid on a quest to understand dark energy
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07.12.2023 |
Universe
The expansion of the Universe is accelerating as a result of an enigmatic phenomenon called dark energy. To try to discover what this really is, the Euclid space telescope has been launched on a six-year observation mission that could totally change the way we see the Universe.
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The dawn of digital oncology
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07.25.2023 |
Digital
In the southwestern French town of Toulouse, a team of experts in computer science and oncology is developing software to improve the management of patients and accelerate research.
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The endless cycle of pandemics
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07.14.2023 |
Biology Conditions remain conducive to the emergence of new pathogens capable of triggering pandemics. Environmental degradation and the ever-faster movement of people and goods are compounded by the extraordinary adaptability of bacteria, viruses and fungi. |
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Touching on vacuum energy
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07.28.2023 |
Physics According to quantum theory, a vacuum is actually packed full of energy. Scientists are currently working on an experiment designed to show that it can even slow light down and deflect it. |
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Hydrogen The green revolution ?
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07.20.2023
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Chemistry In the quest for a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, hydrogen is a serious contender. But it still has to be tamed... In this report, a number of researchers and industrialists retrace the long scientific and technical history of hydrogen, a promising resource for a "greener" future.... |
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Cryptocurrencies beyond the buzz
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07.18.2023 |
Digital An amazing invention or a public danger? In their soon-to-be fifteen years of existence, cryptoassets have shown that they are a source of opportunity as well as risk, and pose challenges for regulators. These issues have drawn the attention of researchers in economics. |
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Wanda Diaz-Merced, the astronomer who listens to the stars
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07.21.2023 |
Portrait Blind since her teenage years, Wanda Diaz-Merced has developed a technique called “sonification” to convert astrophysical signals into sounds. Building on the success of this impressive tool for research and inclusion, she is an eloquent advocate for making science open to people of all abilities. |
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Urbex, the thrill of urban exploration
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07.11.2023 |
Interview Exploring disused sites such as factories, barracks, and former sanatoriums – regardless of danger or whether it is permitted – has become a social phenomenon. The historian Nicolas Offenstadt, an urbex specialist and enthusiast, has delved into this global frenzy. |
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