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Abstract from Rémi Bastien 's talk Is the hypermobility of our modern world possible without fossil fuels ? The domestication of coal and, above all, oil has accelerated the movement of goods and people exponentially. Mobility is not a consequence of …

Abstract Since the process of planetary formation tends to produce several planets, it is essential to take into account the interactions between them. Migration leads to the formation of resonance chains, sometimes observed in exoplanetary systems. …

Abstract According to situation theory, every judgment relates to a situation that it " concerns " and in relation to which it can be evaluated as true or false. This situation acts as an external theme. The externality of situational theme to content can …

Abstract I will discuss genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic technologies for detecting epigenetic changes, as well as genotype x environment interactions. Documents and media Download …

Abstract Esther Duflo will open the Agir pour l'éducation seminar cycle with an introduction to the lecture series. She will take the opportunity to present her books for children, which aim to raise awareness of poverty issues among young people. During …

Abstract The P.Mon.Epiph.   II  621 , a 7th century papyrus fragment edited in 1926 by H. Evelyn-White, contains a list of Greek bird names and traces of Coptic words. Our re-examination will have a threefold objective   : to establish the text as …

Abstract The situation today  is not a happy one: everything seems to be falling apart, and we can feel a sense of powerlessness in the face of declining biodiversity. However, there is hope : every gesture counts and contributes to protecting pollinators …

Abstract While plants, pollinators and their interactions are rapidly and profoundly affected by human activities, conservation science offers concrete solutions to ensure their preservation. These solutions need to be conceived within an …

Abstract Are chemical reactions described by new principles when atoms and molecules are cooled to the ground state? In this talk, I will describe the observation of coherent reactions between Bose condensed atoms and molecules at 10 nano-Kelvins. Cheng …

Abstract The extraordinary diversity of wing color patterns observed in butterflies gives us an opportunity to understand the selective mechanisms involved in the evolution of traits in living beings. From the molecular biology laboratory to field …

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Abstract Clinical neurotechnologies are medical advances using innovative devices and techniques to diagnose, treat and improve neurological and psychiatric conditions. They include methods such as functional MRI for real-time brain imaging, auditory …

Abstract Since leaving Africa around 60 000 years ago, humans have had to cope with a variety of environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity or sunlight levels. They have also had to adapt to a wide range of nutritional resources, from long …

Models of Geometric Perception Abstract This latest lecture takes a critical look at the diversity of models that have been proposed for the mental representation of geometric shapes. How can we model the mental representations of geometry specific to the …

Abstract Most judges on international tribunals lack scientific expertise. In response, commentators have implored international tribunals to use their power to appoint independent experts. The rules of procedure of international human rights tribunals …

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Abstract Gn   3 contains the famous story of Adam and Eve's original sin in the Garden of Eden. Why are man and woman condemned, and what does this condemnation consist of  ? Documents and media Download …

Abstract Chemistry goes beyond simply observing and understanding nature. Through chemical synthesis, and using natural resources such as oil, coal and biomass, we can create valuable, unnatural organic molecules. Made up of a finite number of atoms …

Abstract Since 2000, advances in the natural sciences have led to increasingly precise knowledge of the climate and its spatial and temporal variations in Roman times. The question of the role of these variations in Roman history was quickly raised in …