Tag: Science
Science knows how to correct itself, why not the media? By Frank Ramus
Contrary to what many people believe, the fact that a study reveals new data in a scientific journal does not guarantee that this result is true, nor that the theory…
“Plagiarized thesis” by Idriss Aberkane: the underside of a series of dysfunctions
The verdict of the Ecole polytechnique commission responsible for investigating Idriss Aberkane’s thesis has fallen: yes, he did “plagiarize his thesis”. A successful essayist and regular guest of the media,…
Idriss Aberkane’s thesis at Polytechnique: “The plagiarism is proven, we propose to withdraw his doctorate”
He portrays himself as a mathematical prodigy, specialist in neuroscience, biology, geopolitics, computer science, philosophy, personal development and, more recently, in photography, for which he offers “masterclasses” at 60 euros.…
Medicine shortages: what the report that calls for a “New Deal” contains
Faced with drug shortages, an interministerial mission launched by Matignon in January calls on Tuesday August 29 for a “New Deal” for the entire chain, from manufacturers to patients, including…
After the success of India, Japan also launches its lunar mission
The global race to explore the moon is heating up. A Japanese rocket is due to take off on Monday, August 28, carrying a small module to land on the…
Racism, pseudo-therapies… The inventor of Kellogg’s, a disreputable character
I hope you’re not reading these lines while munching on Kellogg’s brand cornflakes. If so, you should postpone reading, as my article could easily sicken you. To be more precise:…
Parkinson’s disease: intestinal disorders among the warning signs
How to identify Parkinson’s disease as early as possible? Answering this question as well as possible could improve the medical management of this neurodegenerative pathology which causes slowing of movements,…
Depression in children, ADHD: Caroline Goldman, the big nonsense on France Inter
In children, depression is “a love disease that always signals a lack of presence, joy and family support”. This is what the psychoanalytic school psychologist Caroline Goldman said on August…
What are the effects and consequences of the El Niño phenomenon?
The terrible child of the Pacific is back. El Niño is a climatic episode that occurs every 2 to 7 years. It is characterized by a rise in water temperature…
Space: end of journey for Russian probe Luna-25, crashed on the Moon
Luna-25, the first probe to be launched by Russia to the Moon since 1976, crashed on the Moon following an incident on Saturday August 19 during a maneuver prior to…