Tag: Science
Parkinson’s disease: new risk factors identified in women
What are the factors that increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women? The too few scientific studies on the subject are, moreover, sometimes contradictory. Fortunately, new work published…
On TikTok, young French people increasingly distrustful of science
A new Ifop poll published on January 12, which was conducted among a representative sample of 11-24 year olds, highlighted a worrying phenomenon on social networks. That of the growing…
Physical activity: walking well can be learned!
Every week, Dr. Jean-Marc Sène, sports doctor, presents his sports column in Priorité Santé. Today, he distills his advice for performing a physical activity that is often recommended: walking. Walking…
PODCAST. The “Swot” satellite, a scientific (and economic) revolution
In this episode of La Loupe, Xavier Yvon recounts this small revolution with multiple implications with Sébastien Pommier, from the Economy department of L’Express. Listen to this episode and subscribe…
nitrite exposure associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes
A few months ago, in France, the health authorities confirmed the link between exposure to nitrites, additives added in particular in charcuterie, and the risk of colorectal cancer. Exposure to…
Scientists and researchers around the world are struggling because of the war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine also has consequences for the scientific world. Many international cooperations with Russia have been suspended since the Moscow offensive and this has an impact on the…
Discovery of the oldest rune stone in the world
It’s an unexpected find: Norwegian archaeologists have unearthed what may be the world’s oldest runestone, dating back nearly 2,000 years. This discovery is major for experts in the field, because…
PODCAST. What is the “power nap”? The Express explains everything
This week in La Loupe, Xavier Yvon and Valentin Ehkirch, from the Science department, explain to us what “power nap” is. Listen to this episode and subscribe to La Loupe…
Insurrection in Brazil: “Among the rioters, a profile returns, that of Uncle WhatsApp”
The scenes of the invasion of the Presidential Palace of Planalto, the Supreme Court and the seat of Congress, on January 8 in Brasília (Brazil), seemed unreal. Convinced that Lula…
Séverine Erhel: “The analogies between social networks and drugs pose a problem”
The excessive use of social networks by the youngest is increasingly feared. Violent content, insults, harassment… The moderation of these platforms, often limited when it is not non-existent, is not…