No drugs, no alcohol; for some, no sex, a vegan diet, an ascetic lifestyle. These are self-imposed restrictions that one would expect to find more in a monastic community than in the...
Among the challenges on the agenda, one of the most urgent—and least publicized—is the preservation of the night sky, which is now threatened by the proliferation of satellites.
The enteric nervous system, often referred to as the “second brain,” autonomously controls the functions of the digestive tract. A study published in *Genes & Development* reveals that the LKB1 protein plays a key role...
Astronomers finally have irrefutable proof that Betelgeuse, one of the most famous stars in the night sky, is not alone. Thanks to the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), ...
As the holder of a Junior Professorship at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes, physicist Boris Brun-Barrière is exploring how heat—the enemy of spin qubits—can also become an unexpected ally in the race...
Each year, the CNRS awards medals to recognize those who make an exceptional contribution to the institution’s vitality and reputation. In 2026, the UGA ecosystem achieved an impressive record with 2...
Chris Moulin, a professor at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes and a researcher at the Laboratory of Psychology and Neurocognition (LPNC - UGA/CNRS/USMB), and Krystian Barzykowski (Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Univer...
Understanding to better transform the world: this is the shared goal of theUniversité Grenoble Alpes , and the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble. On July 15, 2026, the UGA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the ESRF...
As a Junior Professor at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes and recipient of ERC funding, astrophysicist Nicolás Cuello is exploring how planets form and survive in systems where two, t...
Although little known, developmental language disorder is estimated to affect 7.5% of the French population. Often mistaken for shyness, an attention problem, or intellectual difficulties, this invisible disability, which...
Beyond just fans of a sports team, fan zones attract a much wider audience looking for a fun time. Let’s dive into this shared experience to understand why it’s so popular.
By hosting a delegation led by the Cambodian Minister of Posts and Telecommunications on July 10, theUniversité Grenoble Alpes . took another step forward in a cooperation initiative that began...
Management cannot be reduced to numbers. It is a dynamic field that creates systems. To better understand this, the work of philosopher Michel Foucault offers valuable insight. An in-depth look at the implementation...
On July 2, at La Casemate, the winners of the third edition of the Deep Impact Prize for the Alpine Arc were announced. Organized as part of the Grenoble Alpes PUI initiative led by theUniversité Grenoble Alpes, this prize...
“What’s it called again?” The word is right there. We can feel it within reach, almost within our grasp, “on the tip of our tongue,” but we just can’t seem to say it right away. So we work around it, rephrase it, wait a little...
Not so long ago, China was seen as the “world’s factory”—the country to which European industries were relocating. Little by little, that status is changing. One of the most emblematic sectors is the energy sector...
One term has become synonymous with major international sporting events: “fan zone.” It is increasingly used by a wide range of stakeholders—the media, organizers, local governments, bars, supporters...
Digital sovereignty has become a central goal of European policy. Beyond artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cloud computing—or “dematerialized computing”—the debate extends...
After ten years of observations, an international team analyzed the HIP 41378 planetary system. Composed of at least six planets with exceptionally long orbits, this rare system is perfectly aligned with the Te...
Solving problems by harnessing bacteria’s natural ability to adapt. That is the challenge taken on by a research team coordinated by INRAE and involving theUniversité Grenoble Alpes, the Grenoble Alpe University Hospital...
On July 3, the University of Guadeloupe (UGA), together with its institutional and academic partners, inaugurated the Center for Integrated Health Research (CReUniversité Grenoble Alpes ): a new flagship facility located...
Gathered in Brussels on June 25 and 26, 2026, more than 70 university leaders, researchers, industry representatives, and institutional representatives from 15 countries took a new step toward building a cooperative...
On June 14, 2026, in Nice, theUniversité Grenoble Alpes signed two memoranda of understanding with two leading institutions in India: the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Av...
Presented at OSDI 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious conferences on computer systems, the research by the group led by Alain Tchana, a professor at Grenoble INP – Ensimag, UGA, opens up new possibilities for...
On June 24, 2026, during an event bringing together scientists, industry partners, institutional representatives, and local elected officials, the LCIS—the Valence-based laboratory of the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA) and Grenoble INP-UGA—its t...
Benjamin Sacépé and Nikolai Shapiro, CNRS research directors at laboratories within theUniversité Grenoble Alpes, are among the recipients of the 2025 ERC Advanced Grants. This European funding, which is among the most pr...
In an article published in *Nature Communications*, scientists reveal the unexpected architecture of a key enzyme in bacterial respiration, type II NADH dehydrogenase. They highlight a framework...
From June 15 to 28, 2026, ten Taiwanese students were hosted in Grenoble as part of the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Semiconductors program, an initiative of the French Office in Taipei and coordinated by GIANT.
Inequalities in access to employment, homeownership, and public services; increased competition among elites; and strained public finances: several indicators suggest that France is going through a period of increasing vulnerability ...
On June 18, at VivaTech, six French startups were selected to join the first cohort of the Climate 4.0 Hub, the world’s first accelerator exclusively dedicated to French GreenTech companies in Australia and...
For the first time, the rotation of a disk where planets form has been directly observed by mapping the emission from its dust grains. This is the disk surrounding the young star AB Aurigae....
In a context marked by the climate emergency, the widespread circulation of misinformation, and growing distrust of scientific institutions, scientific rigor is a major democratic issue. ...
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the legendary Louis Weil Amphitheater at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes (UGA) was packed to capacity for the ceremony conferring the highest academic degree on the university’s class of 2025 doctoral graduates...
When faced with exam questions deemed too difficult or with heavy course loads, high school seniors no longer hesitate to launch petitions. What does this phenomenon tell us about their relationship with the educational system and with their diplomas...
Only one world record was broken during the “Enhanced Games,” a sports competition in which the 42 participating athletes were allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs: the record in the 50-meter freestyle, which was broken by 7 cen...
This program, dedicated to the humanities and social sciences, aims to strengthen academic collaboration by hosting internationally renowned researchers at MaCI’s “Humanities Fellowship Center.” Learn more...
After spending about ten years fostering dialogue and cooperative initiatives, our two universities are poised to take a major step forward with the formalization of a strategic partnership. This key milestone marks...
The French Optical Society has jointly awarded the 2026 Léon Brillouin Grand Prize to Benoît Boulanger, a professor at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes , who conducts his research at the Néel Institute (CNRS), and Guy ...
British sculptor Antony Gormley, 75, was—like Anish Kapoor in 1991, Damien Hirst in 1995, and French artist Laure Prouvost in 2013—one of the recipients of the 1994 Turner Prize, which has been awarded in the United Kingdom since...
There is currently very little publicly available data on cases of filicide-suicide—that is, the killing of a child by one of its parents, followed by that parent’s suicide or attempted suicide...
To optimize CO2 sequestration in recycled concrete, researchers have shed light on the complex physicochemical mechanisms of carbonation using a unique 5D imaging technology developed at NeXT-Grenob...
In the late 19th century in the United States, Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935) advocated for the “new woman,” placing gender at the heart of economics. Faced with a form of capitalism designed by and for men,...
Less visible than their Chinese counterparts, South Korean private military companies—also known as K-SMPs or K-PMCs—are currently expanding rapidly, particularly in Asia. Although the d...
For the first time, reference altimetry stations have been installed in the heart of the Antarctic ice sheet by a team from the Institute of Environmental Geosciences in Grenoble (IGE - CNRS/INRAE/IRD/UGA/Gre...
In Iraq, since the adoption of the new Personal Status Code in 2025, the situation for women has been deteriorating. Between early marriages and the automatic transfer of child custody to the father, the effects of the reform are...
International organizations rely on financial support from many countries, including the United States, to provide aid to the most vulnerable. But since Trump’s return, humanitarian aid has been thrown into disarray.
At Grenoble University Hospital, patients with epilepsy read sentences such as “I’m bumping into something,” “I’m burning myself,” “I’m tasting something,” or “He’s tickling me,” while their brain activity was recorded. The result: the posterior insula...
In the workplace, all employees react differently. Whether secure, anxious, or avoidant, these attachment styles—which date back to early childhood—can resurface at work. How can we better understand this psychological...
In the worldview of the White House tenant, predators—starting with the United States—pay no heed to the European Union. Yet, upon closer inspection, the EU is increasingly demonstrating its ability...
As war and geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and oil tankers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz only sporadically, the specter of a global energy crisis looms...
Authorities in Damascus have banned the consumption of alcohol in public places, citing a very conservative interpretation of Islam. The measure, however, allows the sale of alcohol in three neighborhoods where Christians live...
Under fire from Washington and Tel Aviv, despised by a large portion of its population, and severely weakened economically, the Iranian regime may be able to hold out in the short term if it maintains control over its security forces, which ...
What is causing this crisis in the appeal of the teaching profession in France and around the world? A review of studies conducted in 18 countries prompts us to examine the working conditions and recognition of...
In Afghanistan, a new penal code, enacted by the Taliban last January, legalizes domestic violence. The code, consisting of 119 articles divided into 10 chapters and three sections, has sparked strong concerns...
In early 2026, the Ministry of National Education issued a warning about gender-based and sexual violence in schools. Nearly 15% of girls and 12% of boys are believed to have been exposed to at least one form of rape...
According to a new study by the European Patent Office (EPO), the University of Grenoble-Alpes stands out as one of the top-performing European universities in terms of female doctoral students’ participation in activities...
On the one hand, an author whose numerous mistresses and turbulent personal life are well known. On the other, a body of work filled with chaste heroes and where eroticism is conspicuous by its absence. How can we explain this...
In 2015, COP21 concluded with the signing of the Paris Agreement, which was hailed at the time as historic for its pledge to limit global warming to 1.5 °C by the end of the century. A little more than ten years later, the goal...
Raising awareness alone is not enough to change collective practices. By putting participants in a position to make concrete decisions about their institution’s climate trajectories, active education opens the door to...
A crisis within an organization can create conditions conducive to the emergence of toxic leadership. It can even lead to the establishment of a “caïdat”—an organizational system in which the rules of operation...
Growing up in an environment steeped in the display of male power, children become attuned to gender stereotypes at a very early age. How does this influence their attitudes? Do they then view the po...
The use of placebos in clinical trials designed to evaluate new drugs is common and well known. What is less well known is that placebos are also used in hospitals and in private practice, often without...
Various players in the tech industry are considering using satellites to perform computations. In other words, the idea is to send data centers into space. Is this realistic? A computer scientist weighs in.
Peugeot, Mulliez, Wendel… all the major French capitalist families use holding companies. A historical and educational overview to understand this complex legal and financial structure. The challenge: to transform...
A mother of three, an opera singer, and co-director of an organization that focuses on both cultural outreach and the production of opera performances, Caroline juggles her various activities...
With a population of nearly 170,000, this community is nevertheless little known in France. A survey provides insight into how people perceive their identity as part of the Malagasy diaspora, as well as the diversity of relationships...
After Venezuela, Greenland? The fear doesn’t seem far-fetched: the Trump administration has just appointed a special envoy whose mission is “the annexation of Greenland to the United States.”
To conclude the Symposium on Sustainable Electronics and Digital Technology, the University of Grenoble-Alpes (Université Grenoble Alpes , UGA)—as part of its Labex Microelectronics program—and the CEA-Leti Carnot Institute, in partnership with the CNRS and the Institu...
Published in the journal PNAS, a study explores the hypothesis that the early Earth's magnetic field may have originated in the underground ocean of magma that surrounded the core at the base of the Earth's mantle. Thanks to...
An international team of scientists, including several French teams—among them astronomers from the Grenoble Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics (IPAG – UGA/CNRS)—has conducted the largest study ever carried out...
In late October, Airbus asked airlines to ground 6,000 A320s following an in-flight incident. The company attributed this to a software update that was reportedly more sensitive to radiation...
A new molecule capable of protecting neurons from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, while enhancing the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments, has been discovered and is showing promising results ...
In higher education, alcohol consumption among students may play a major role in the occurrence of sexual violence. This is suggested by a French survey conducted in 2024 of more than 65,000 students...
Move along, nothing to see here? Estimates of the environmental impact of generative artificial intelligence—such as those conducted by Google in the summer of 2025 on its Gemini AI—seem reassuring: only 0.00...
Measuring is not the same as evaluating. This is demonstrated by a study conducted in Isère on structures for integration through economic activity (SIAE), as part of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Month. ...
This phrase quickly gained traction during the deadly floods that struck Valencia (Spain) in October 2024: “Only the people can save the people.” Today, it is inscribed on hundreds of...
The landmark ruling handed down by the Court of Cassation on January 21, 2025, in the France Télécom case marks a major turning point in labor law and criminal law. It should be noted that the company’s management (now known as Or...
In 19th-century England, the medical community was rocked by a scandal involving clitoral excisions performed by a renowned surgeon. The lack of informed consent from the patients was at the heart of the debate, u...
It is one of the invisible—yet ubiquitous—cornerstones of the energy transition: power electronics, which convert electricity into a form that can be used by a wide variety of electrical equipment...
Science fiction is a genre that is particularly receptive to the anxieties and conflicts of an era, processing certain social realities—even if only minimally or unconsciously. As such, American science fiction cinema of the...
Will the 2026 high school graduation exam be similar to the 2025 exam? At the start of the school year, the Ministry of National Education announced its intention to adjust the current procedures for ongoing assessment, sparking new debates...
The high-security prison in Vendin-le-Vieil (Pas-de-Calais) is affected by a hunger strike among inmates. A look back at the history of high-security wings and at initiatives undertaken abroad.
In 1915, while in prison for opposing World War I, Rosa Luxemburg offered a critical analysis of military spending that resonates with the current situation in Europe. According to the military...
As the humanitarian situation in Gaza reaches an unprecedented level of severity, announcements about the resumption or delivery of international humanitarian aid mask the reality of an insufficient and strictly...
The Mérieux family of Lyon, which has owned medical testing and vaccine manufacturing laboratories since 1897, ranks 16th among France’s wealthiest families. It embodies a certain style of Lyon-based capitalism: discretion, family, and...
As iconic landmarks in the history of mountaineering, mountain huts are seeing a surge in visitors, driven by a younger crowd. This upturn comes at a time when dozens of buildings and their acc...
How high will sea levels rise due to climate change? We can answer this question on average, using estimates and making assumptions, but providing a precise answer on a ...
TotalEnergies is seeking to list its shares in the United States. This decision raises some questions: Why is a flagship company of the CAC 40 turning its attention to Wall Street? What benefits does it expect to gain? What does this move reveal about...
The recreational use of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “laughing gas”—has become particularly popular among young people in recent years. This is a concerning trend, given its harmful effects on health.
While current regulations require the measurement of concentrations of only certain PFAS, the number of such compounds to be analyzed is still quite limited. Portable sensors and new methods are needed.
Modern mercenary groups, which operate in the gray areas between national laws and international law, are proliferating around the world because they provide valuable services to their many clients.
Some renewable energy sources are highly sensitive to weather conditions (solar, wind, etc.), while the location where electric vehicles are used changes over time.
While family solidarity with the elderly is very real, many stereotypes about the selfishness of their loved ones have been circulating for two centuries. Why is that?
Ubisoft, the French video game giant, is going through a crisis. Strikes, lawsuits over harassment, and poor financial results are forcing the company to reinvent itself if it wants to remain a major player in the industry.
Darwin undermines the belief that humans are exceptional compared to other animals. His theory of evolution is also a possible response to creationist arguments.
Gérald Darmanin, Minister of Justice, announced the creation of a high-security prison in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in French Guiana for the most dangerous drug traffickers and Islamists. This project represents a...
Michel Aglietta, who recently passed away, left his mark on the history of economic thought over the past fifty years. An analysis of a body of work that engaged in dialogue with other social sciences.
A study conducted among the Restos du Cœur examines the balance between professionalization and activism, effective management practices, and self-sacrifice. How can employees and volunteers work together? Core values...
The massive power outage in Spain and Portugal has made us realize how dependent we are on electricity. How can we better prepare for such events? How should we respond during a blackout?
Before the “liberated company” came the “self-managed company.” The principle: employees are involved in decision-making. Examples include Lip in 1973 and… the Dominican monks in the Middle Ages.
A recent study conducted in the Grenoble metropolitan area debunks the French paradox surrounding Low-Emission Zones (LEZs) and shows that the proportion of the population affected by these measures and lacking alternatives is very small.
Animal testing is a topic of debate. Is scientific research ready to do without animals? Are there enough alternatives? In any case, the discussion deserves to be conducted in the most objective...
At the end of the 19th century, immense fortunes were amassed in the United States: Rockefeller, Morgan… A period known as the “Gilded Age” that Donald Trump is determined to revive.
This unique feature of the French electricity market, introduced in 2010 following France’s integration into the European energy markets, is set to end sometime in 2025.
The plan to double the number of places in semi-open detention announced by Gérald Darmanin, the Minister of Justice, raises questions. Will a rehabilitation policy be implemented, or is this merely an effort to relieve overcrowding in prisons?
Against a backdrop of political uncertainty and a world undergoing transformation, Canada would benefit from strengthening its ties with the European Union.
Although the EU has recently been making a series of announcements and unveiling plans regarding its rearmament, it is still far from being perceived as a true power by other major international players.
The Trump administration’s sudden freeze on USAID funding is an immediate disaster, but in reality, the economic model of international solidarity has long since become obsolete.
By favoring a streamlined approach to non-financial reporting, the European Union risks indirectly supporting the ISSB with its investor-centric vision.
With the current advancements in generative artificial intelligence, some students are tempted to delegate their homework to tools like ChatGPT. But to ensure they are learning and making progress...
A month ago, the announcement came as a bolt from the blue—even in the darkest skies on Earth—because it threatens astronomers’ observations in the Atacama Desert (Chile).
Snow sometimes takes on unusual colors… and what’s most intriguing is that blood-red snow harbors algae that promote biodiversity in this environment we think of as so “pristine.”
Some robots are very impressive, but for now they're a little... clunky. Artificial intelligence could make them more adaptable and better suited to our needs.
The quest for popularity inherent in social media sometimes leads young users to take risks that can fuel various forms of cyberbullying. Take Snapchat, for example.
A widespread human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign has been underway in middle schools since the start of the 2023 school year to improve vaccination coverage. Health psychology offers tools to overcome barriers...
Working outside the scientific and technical conceptual framework that permeates everything around them, the artists of “Arte Povera” appropriate it in order to better turn away from it.
A study conducted at a cancer treatment center sheds interesting light on the practice of art therapy in hospitals. While intended for patients, it also benefits healthcare providers.
The equivalent of four additional years’ worth of global CO₂ emissions could soon be released into the atmosphere, further exacerbating climate change.
This Saturday, October 12, many towns in France will turn off their streetlights to raise awareness about the impact of nighttime light on biodiversity.
How can we show young people that the future isn’t set in stone and that they have a role to play in shaping it? That’s the challenge taken on by PROTECT, a European research project that also features an interactive digital game.
Pursuing low-carbon, meaningful science. In the era of climate change, research must reinvent itself and, to minimize its carbon footprint, could become more collaborative.
Today, while gender studies has once again turned its attention to her work, she remains largely unknown to the general public. Why is it still relevant to read Dworkin today?
Like other industries, the customer experience in the hospitality sector is increasingly relying on digital technologies. To succeed, it is important not to overlook the emotional aspect of tourism.
A currency only exists when citizens place their trust in it. Could this be the case for the digital euro that the European Central Bank is considering?
To combat inequalities in learning to read, the Coup de Pouce organization works to share best practices among parents and educators. Here’s a look at their results.
A Romanian gymnastics prodigy who made a name for herself at the 1976 Olympics, Nadia Comăneci faced violence and humiliation from a very young age, with the complicity of Ceausescu’s dictatorial regime.
Stylish, colorful, affordable, and emitting sweet, fruity aromas. The vape pen is appealing, especially to high school and middle school students, even though they are prohibited from buying it. But its sale is coming to an end.
Duels have stirred up emotions, injured, and killed people for centuries. But what motivated the participants in this ritual, which was as violent as it was codified?
The geographical ambiguity maintained at the borders allows France to operate within a restrictive legal framework, thereby preventing freedom of movement and the protection of migrants.
We can see through the windowpane but not through the wall surrounding it. How does physics explain why light does not behave the same way in these two cases?
Between advice and questions, encouragement and reprimands, comments on exams are part of everyday school life. But how do students make the most of them?
Access to private natural areas is now punishable by a fine of 135 euros. This raises questions about our relationship with the environment, especially when you consider that 75% of France’s forests are privately owned.
As the digital world’s environmental footprint grows, can we really envision artificial intelligence that is resource-efficient and has a limited impact?
To find out when spoken language first appeared, we would need to be able to study the languages of our ancestors. The problem is that languages do not fossilize, so we have to model them.
The physical interaction between two moving bodies: this is what artists Marina Abramović and Ulay explored during their 12 years of collaborative work.
Throughout the day, we spend a certain amount of time scratching ourselves, more or less consciously, even when there’s no real reason to. Why do we have this automatic urge to fiddle with our skin?
In addition to the food shortage, overcrowded living conditions are conducive to the spread of disease. Moreover, Gaza’s health care system is in a state of severe disrepair.
Des établissements de loisir aux attractions foraines, la notoriété actuelle de Glasgow en tant que capitale écossaise du loisir et de la culture est un héritage du XIXe siècle.
Flash floods are among the deadliest types of severe weather. Climate change and urbanization are making them increasingly frequent, yet people are not always aware of the danger they pose.
Both countries strongly support Ukraine, but their views on how best to organize European defense and on the role NATO should play in it continue to differ.
Some 29,000 people have died in the Mediterranean since 2014. Due to the EU’s restrictive policy, it is mainly NGOs that are coming to the aid of shipwreck victims.
Que les émissions de CO2 ne suivent plus l’évolution du PIB, pourquoi pas ? Les conclusions en la matière varient néanmoins du tout au tout selon la façon dont on appréhende cet indicateur économique.
In connection with the publication of his book *Pour une culture des transitions*, Raphaël Besson explores the role of the arts and culture in regional transitions.
Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to an alcohol use disorder, which may be associated with serious complications. That is why it is important to assess your situation and seek treatment if necessary.
Are there any tasks or roles for which one is too young… or too old? Let’s take a look at what educational science tells us about the relationship between experience and skills.
To provide access to electricity for the 43 percent of people in sub-Saharan Africa who live without it, we must first assess the electricity needs of populations that have never had it.
As it does every year, the “Dry January” campaign encourages people to reflect on their alcohol consumption and to take a break from drinking during the month of January. There are many benefits to be gained from doing so.
Are supporters of the far right and the far left really the same? A closer look at the phrase “angry, but not fascists” sheds some welcome light on the matter.
Should we eliminate grades or increase their weight? This is a recurring debate. But rather than fueling it, shouldn’t we instead focus on questioning the purposes we assign to these grades?
Why is there such a craze for gyms? For people who grew up in a world in crisis, shaping one’s body helps combat feelings of vulnerability and powerlessness.
Competition between the United States, China, and the major emerging economies has always shaped climate negotiations. COP28 is no exception. Climate change is, above all, about the economy and intractable rivalries...
On the one hand, the memory of the pogroms and the Holocaust; on the other, the memory of the Nakba and military defeats: both sides are fixated on the past at least as much as on the present.
Greenland's ice shelves act as "dams" that regulate the amount of ice flowing into the ocean. Their disappearance will accelerate the rate of sea-level rise.
Activists from Soulèvements de la Terre have left the Girose Glacier in the Hautes-Alpes. But the issue of development in the high mountains—and the future of its tourism model—remains.
In 2022, the first “exascale” supercomputer—capable of performing one billion billion operations per second—was unveiled. This technological feat comes with environmental challenges.
The same volume of matter can take on an infinite variety of shapes and colors. César, through his compressions and expansions, teaches us about the physics of matter.
“Education can overturn sociology,” said Education Minister Gabriel Attal in an interview with *Le Monde* in early October. What are we to make of this?
Teachers have become a target precisely because they are also a bulwark—a bulwark against the obscurantism that characterizes and drives their attackers, and threatens society as a whole.
"Ambush marketing": a branding strategy that involves promoting a brand by capitalizing on an event without being an official partner—a trend that has been evident since the start of the Rugby World Cup.
Although little known in France, Hamad Butt will soon be featured in a special exhibition at Tate Britain. The artist’s work from the 1990s offers a fresh perspective on the dangers of our technological age.
Kremlin propaganda frames the war in Ukraine as a clash of civilizations against the West, in which the West’s attitude toward LGBT people is said to be a central element.
Our transportation choices influence those around us. Policymakers could leverage this to improve the effectiveness of policies aimed at changing behavior.
Certain medications can be (de)activated by light. This is a promising area of research that could help limit the negative effects of certain treatments.
A recent article "exposes" the pseudonym system used by a forum where economists, confident in the site's security, would sometimes make inappropriate comments.
While it may seem easy to understand a written sentence, how does our brain parse information when it’s spoken? A new model helps explain this phenomenon.
Dark matter remains a mystery; yet it is believed to be six times more abundant than “ordinary” matter. Several laboratories around the world are working to unravel this mystery.
While EU countries are capable of taking strong joint action, a divide is emerging between member states with very different—and even conflicting—decarbonization strategies.
Hellfest is one of Europe's largest "metal" music festivals. It's a highly structured pilgrimage that attracts more and more festivalgoers, who aren't always familiar with the rules.
Northern Ireland's institutions have been at a standstill for over a year due to the conflict between those who support unification with the Republic of Ireland and those who favor remaining part of the United Kingdom.
In a system where a large portion of the baccalaureate is determined by ongoing assessment and where Parcoursup regulates access to higher education, does the baccalaureate still have any meaning?
To understand how the various methods for calculating nuclear power’s share of France’s energy mix are developed, and the implications of these calculations.
Investment needs, labor requirements, and the impact on growth and inflation: A multidisciplinary team has modeled the effects of the energy transition on the real economy.
Even if the right to end-of-life care were to become a legal reality, other challenges to its implementation would remain. A closer look at advance directives: Why are they not very effective?
Even today, a significant number of patients exhibit symptoms that remain “medically unexplained.” Can we still refer to these as psychosomatic disorders?
The aging process is complex, heterogeneous, and dynamic. This reality struggles to find its place in public discourse, where an overly simplistic, age-based approach still predominates.
Do you feel like you belong when you're in your 40s or 50s at an electronic music festival like Tomorrowland, which is typically associated with a young crowd?
Faced with the loss of credibility in spoken discourse, conveying arguments through body language and emotion has become a preferred strategy for politicians.
In the face of climate change, ski resorts in the Hautes-Alpes are adapting—though not without debate and conflict: Should skiing remain the main tourist attraction?
The risk of flooding is increasing in the Grenoble metropolitan area as a result of climate change. This challenge requires the metropolitan area to adapt its economy—and its industrial sector in particular.
In an effort to reduce its dependence on the weather, the winter sports industry has increased its reliance on artificial snow. What are the consequences?
Some employers are now taking into account the physically demanding nature of garbage collectors’ work and adapting their human resources management policies accordingly.
A universal phenomenon in which we associate an object’s name with its shape, the “bouba-kiki effect” is not related to language, but rather to the physics of objects.
A mounting sense of unease—combining concerns about politics, nuclear power, and vaccination—has created a climate favorable to independence advocates in French Polynesia.
Spinoza’s philosophy teaches us that to build an educational bulwark against hatred, we must teach children that they should always—and above all—seek to understand.
The benefits of physical activity are well known… Yet many people still do not get enough exercise. Decision sciences can help explain this phenomenon and offer solutions.
Positive education is a wonderful idea, but it comes with pitfalls that, if we are not careful, could prevent any real educational work from taking place. Rereading Hegel can help us avoid them.
Entrepreneurial capital is defined as a combination of economic and financial factors, as well as human, cultural, social, symbolic, physical, and psychological factors.
The roles of student and elite athlete can create personal conflicts, but they can also be mutually beneficial—provided that one manages these commitments effectively.
The ray of hope that the promise of $100 billion annually in North-South solidarity once represented is now a source of frustration for developing countries.
Children are generally more affected by violence than adults and more sensitive to the plight of animals. However, the issue of the effects that bullfighting may have on them has received little attention.
The effectiveness of an anti-smoking campaign depends on who promotes it; therefore, public authorities would be wise to also reach out to smokers’ loved ones.
As the 2022 World Cup approaches in a country as controversial as Qatar, questions are being raised about security concerns and international cooperation.
While the rainfall deficit of recent months is not the most severe in recent decades, it is having particularly significant agricultural and hydrological effects.
In 1950, the philosopher Theodor Adorno published the results of his research on the “authoritarian personality.” What do we know today about the factors that influence adherence to authoritarianism?
How can we adopt a scientific approach to understanding the experience of movement in the work of artist Fabienne Verdier, currently on display at the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar?
While the “macabre consistency” of grades has been criticized, their apparent objectivity makes them tools that remain highly valued in an educational system where selection plays a significant role.
The implementation of energy conservation—which is essential in many respects—requires a combination of changes in individual behavior and investment in appropriate infrastructure.
Elizabeth II was a figure who was both distant and popular: through the staging of her television appearances, an aesthetic of power emerged that was disconnected from reality.
By putting knowledge at our fingertips, the Internet encourages us to embrace an activity-based approach to education and to reflect on the dangers of human omnipotence. A look back at the writings of Michel Serres.
To find books that will leave a lasting impression on a child’s imagination, why not explore the works of great authors such as Marie-Aude Murail or Jean-Claude Mourlevat?
Despite our emotional response to the repeated media coverage of extreme weather and climate events, it remains difficult for us to fully grasp the reality of climate change and the need to adapt to it.
More than 120 years ago, female factory workers in Glasgow, Scotland, worked to advance women’s rights. By asserting themselves in the factory, they broke with Victorian norms of femininity.
Bill Fontana has spent his life attaching accelerometers to a large number of monuments around the world to reveal their mechanical vibrations caused by ambient noise.
Were the 2022 baccalaureate exam scores adjusted upward? The resurgence of this controversy over grading prompts us to question our preconceptions about the value of exams.
The protest movement that began in late 2021 to oppose development projects near the Haute-Savoie ski resort is proposing alternatives to the “all-ski” approach.
Although the visibility of asexuality has been increasing in recent years, many people still have little or a misunderstanding of the concept of asexuality.
Over the years, numerous publications have sounded the alarm about declining spelling skills. But how can we assess the actual situation and help students make real progress?
Anyone who experiences power finds themselves in a particular state of mind that can lead to behavior that is more self-centered, less civil, and more uninhibited.
By measuring a quantum system, it is possible to transfer energy to it and conceive of new “quantum engines” capable of amplifying laser light, for example.
Economic considerations are sometimes cited to justify the limited scope of efforts to combat air pollution. Yet the more ambitious these efforts are, the greater the benefits for the budget—and for public health.
Commitment to animal causes and expressions of empathy toward animals appear, in fact, to be much more common among women than among men. But are these socially constructed roles?
Some media outlets banned in Russia are trying to circumvent censorship and are telling their readers how to continue reading them. These tips may also prove useful elsewhere…
Emmanuel Macron overplaying the role of the aggressive, arrogant man; Marine Le Pen zealously portraying herself as a refined lady to downplay her ties to the far right. Two figures, two strategies.
While about one in two intermunicipal communities in France can be described as resilient, the northern part of the country and areas with low population densities are becoming increasingly vulnerable.
In what ways is the Molière our grandparents were taught no longer quite the same as the one presented to students today? Here’s an explanation to mark the 400th anniversary of his birth.
International standards require multinational corporations to disclose their statutory and actual corporate tax rates. However, some disclosures are more transparent than others.
As the first victim of the great powers’ game, the Afghan people face the threat of severe food insecurity—a legacy of 45 years of conflict and international interference.
A recent book attempts to answer this question by drawing on numerous case studies. These studies show that a simple transposition is insufficient, as volunteers are motivated, in particular, by a desire for recognition.
More and more political groups are defining themselves as movements rather than parties. This strategy is intended to counter the widespread distrust of traditional parties.
“The Schemes of Scapin” in seventh grade, “The Miser” in eighth grade, “The Misanthrope” in high school… Molière’s plays on the curriculum have changed little, but the way they are taught has evolved.
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