Opposition forces in France are using the president’s unpopularity to push for a new constitution. It’s a dangerous game.
- Rédacteur en chef, coordination internationale et technique, The Conversation France
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En France, une dizaine d’acteurs ont en quelques mois seulement investi le marché des trottinettes en libre-service. Une consolidation du secteur est donc à prévoir…
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When you find yourself trapped in an immense crowd, what are the right reflexes to adopt to survive?
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On March 11, 2011, a nuclear disaster struck Japan. Translated testimony by the power plant’s manager reveals how close the world came to a greater catastrophe – and how much there is to be learned.
Ig Nobels reward research that first makes you laugh and then makes you think. Investigating the internet meme of fluid felines fits the bill – and adds to the physics field of rheology.
Autism manifests in different ways. The signs are often less visible in women than in men, leading many to be underdiagnosed.
Eight studies have found that when people were shown ID-style photos of people they’d never met, they were often able to correctly select the person’s first name.
