Tag: Science
Exercising when you’re short on time
Every week, Dr. Jean-Marc Sène, sports doctor, presents his sports column in Priorité Santé. This week, he gives keys to practice a sport regularly despite a busy schedule. Making the…
how does a seawater desalination plant work?
Because of the drought and the decline in water resources, some French cities are opting for desalination or seawater desalination units. This system removes salt from the water to make…
takeoff of the Artemis mission to the Moon postponed for a second time
We will have to wait a little longer to see the mega-rocket of NASA’s Artemis mission take off for the Moon. The launch was once again canceled at the last…
What does science owe to Marian Diamond, the woman who dissected Einstein’s brain?
Marian Diamond is a name that few people know today. However, her contribution is not the least: she is the first to have demonstrated the existence of neuroplasticity, the ability…
The ugly side effects of eating potato chips, according to science
Through countless studies and research, scientists have found seven incredibly harmful side effects of regularly eating too many potato chips. Think twice the next time you open a packet of…
a real challenge for European industry
Security, propulsion, navigation and communication with NASA, the European Space Agency carried out its last tests on Monday August 22 before the takeoff of the Orion capsule on August 29…
Festive second stage Vuelta finishes at packed Science Park, Sam Bennett wins mass sprint
Robert Gesink thoroughly enjoyed the race. Because he was classification leader in Utrecht after the first stage on Friday, he was allowed to ride from Den Bosch to Utrecht today…
have we been too optimistic in apprehending the situation?
Since the beginning of summer 2022, Western Europe has been faced with exceptional weather phenomena: repeated fires, but also floods, as in Corsica on Thursday August 18. These events are…
calls for vigilance after the contamination of a dog in France
A dog has been infected with monkeypox from its owners in France. This is the first case of human-to-animal transmission recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). Even if for…
The reasons that would explain the distrust of science
If, collectively, we trust scientists and the knowledge they produce, individually, certain factors can lead us to doubt the latter. What are they and what to do about it? Three…