Tag: Science
Le Vaillant, head of Miviludes: “Esoteric beliefs are holy bread for gurus”
How do you know if you are facing a “slippery”? What behavior to adopt if a loved one is under the influence? The advice of the magistrate who directs the…
What is “Luna 25”, this new machine supposed to bring Russia back to the Moon?
Will Russia return to the global aerospace race? It will launch its first spacecraft to the Moon on Friday since 1976, the Russian space agency Roscosmos announced on Monday, August…
From the Middle Ages to the New Age, esotericism through the centuries
“Summarize the history of esotericism in two pages? You don’t think of that!” Asked to shed light on the evolution of these beliefs, the few French specialists on the subject…
Departures on vacation: traffic jams explained by science
The holidays are set, the hotel booked, the suitcases packed… But before enjoying (finally) the holidays, many French people will have to overcome a final obstacle: traffic jams. On this…
LK-99: the quest for superconductivity, between science and modern alchemy
The flame undulates, suffocates, dies, then springs up again. The tip of one of his heat-burnished gloves, Andrew McCalip, a strapping 34-year-old, adjusts his slightly fogged gas mask. Then he…
Oracles, shamans, witches: “The success of esoteric beliefs threatens democratic debate”
Can deciphering oracle and tarot decks really help us find meaning in our lives? By dint of seeing readers become passionate about esoteric practices, Thierry Jobard wanted to know more…
Magnets, phony generators and conspiracy: the charlatans of “free” energy
The sequence only lasts a few seconds. “Do you believe in free energy?” Says rapper Lorenzo in the video “Who will be the best inventor” by youtuber Michou, published on…
Between science and politics, find a common language, by Pr Alain Fischer
Covid pandemic, city policy, energy choices, climate, water resources, soils, forests, biodiversity, digital, artificial intelligence, genomics applications, embryo, science education… This long list, although not exhaustive, enumerates as many political…
8 habits that will save you 24 years of life according to science
Scientists haven’t cracked the secret of immortality yet, but if you follow their advice, you could gain up to 24 years of life. A new study has identified the 8…
Have the aliens landed? The strange hearings of the American Congress
“Have you seen any alien bodies?”, “Who should we ask, to get answers about aliens and US programs?” In the room, nervous chuckles crack the solemn veneer of the moment.…