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Dyslexia: when spelling problems impair writing acquisition
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which affects the ability to adopt the automatic reflexes needed to read and write. Several studies have sought to…
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A start-up for much faster batteries
Two years after the first battery prototype using sodium ionsFor more information, see http://www2.cnrs.fr/en/2659.htm in a standard industrial…
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New AGLAÉ: A global benchmark for preserving heritage
To solve mysteries about ancient works or authenticate heritage objects, specialists often need support from science. Since 1988, AGLAÉ has been…
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Towards better understanding of railway ballast
SNCF engineers have been using mathematical models for many years to simulate the dynamic behavior of railways. These models have not been able to…
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World's longest sauropod dinosaur trackway brought to light
In 2009, the world's largest dinosaur tracks were discovered in the French village of Plagne, in the Jura Mountains. Since then, a series of…
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Memory: recognizing images seen briefly ten years previously
Recalling the names of old classmates 50 years after graduation or of favorite childhood television series illustrates the amazing abilities of human…
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Modeling social interactions to improve collective decision-making
How are we affected by other peoples' opinions? To answer this question, scientistsThe French laboratories involved in this study: The Centre de…
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Genetic history: Searching for the African roots of Noir Marron communities
New genetic data bear witness to transatlantic ties severed by slavery and triangular trade. ScientistsOther French research teams that participated…
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Learning a mother tongue: A universal process ?
How do children learn their mother tongue? This question has been the subject of few studies conducted outside of industrialized countries. At the…
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Ensuring the survival of elephants in Laos: a matter of economics
Asian elephant populations in Laos, which are under a process of commodification, have dropped by half in the last 30 years. According to…
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