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Abstract The "   metafictions   " betray their own fictionality in a certain sense that needs to be explained. The term is often associated with so-called "   postmodern   " fictions , but the phenomenon has existed as long as there has been fiction, and …

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 …

This conference is only available in audio. Abstract In Roman times, ivory was a highly prized luxury material. Its uses ranged from small, everyday instruments to decorations and even furniture and votive objects. The same was true of bone, a material …

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 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 …

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 …

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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 …

Abstract The Middle Ages witnessed several distinct climatic cycles. Slow technological progress and population growth paved the way for a complex crisis at the end of the Middle Ages, in which climate and pandemics played a major …