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Rare Ordovician fossil deposit found in France
A newly-discovered fossil deposit in the foothills of the Montagne Noire range in southern France has yielded unprecedented evidence of marine…
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Palaeosciences – fossil revelations at the interface between the climate and the environment
Palaeosciences are intrinsically multidisciplinary and reveal the secrets of past climates and environments while providing keys to help understand…
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Is a war for water looming?
As a result of climate change, a third of the world's population is likely to be affected by dwindling water reserves. This will inevitably lead to…
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The ecologist Sandra Lavorel is awarded the CNRS 2023 Gold Medal
The CNRS Gold Medal has been awarded to Sandra Lavorel for her pioneering work in functional ecology. Her research focuses on the functions of…
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Under the paving stones, there’s life!
On World Soil Day, discover how soils are threatened by human activity, potentially overturning fragile local and global ecosystems. Fortunately,…
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Make a Zest for the planet
On Earth Day, let’s chase away the environmental blues by taking a humorous look at researchers who are developing solutions.
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Loss of glaciers faster than expected
From the Alps to Antarctica, come with us on a trip through the glaciers and icebergs, those fascinating ice monsters on the brink of disappearing.
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The dynamics of the Earth, from its core to its atmosphere
Formation and evolution of continents and oceans, internal and external dynamics of the Earth, interactions between the components of the climate…
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