Protein homeostasis designates cellular processes that regulate synthesis, folding, degradation and elimination of proteins in cells. It therefore plays a major role in the proper cellular functioning. But if this machinery is, defective proteins accumulate, which can lead to various diseases. Researchers recently discovered a cell protection mechanism hitherto unknown, based on a specific protein. … Read more

For billions of years, the color of the oceans has changed according to the chemical and biological transformations of the earth. Formerly dominated by greenish colors due to dissolved iron, they took their current blue shine with the progressive oxygenation of the waters. But this fragile balance is changing. Under the effect of global warming, … Read more

Science fiction has always oscillated between entertainment and anticipation, projecting future utopian, sometimes freezing. But among the many works of the genre, some manage to combine narration and scientific rigor, sketching plausible avenirs anchored in current knowledge. Aware of this balance, NASA has looked into the issue and established a classification in order to award … Read more

In the Aegean Sea, the cyclades form an archipelago renowned for its volcanic landscapes and its recurring seismic activity. But for three weeks, the earth has been shaking without respite: more than 19,000 tremors have been recorded, a phenomenon of rare intensity which sows concern about these prized islands of tourists. In Amorgos and Santorini, … Read more

In the world, especially in Africa, female genital mutilations (also called female sexual mutilation) affect more than 4 million girls and women each year. [Article issu de The Conversation, écrit par Daniel Pérez-Parra, PhD Candidate in Economics – Université Gustave Eiffel (Laboratoire Érudite) and Université de Tours (Laboratoire d’économie d’Orleans), Université Gustave Eiffel] In total, … Read more

In the coming decades, maritime supremacy will be played on ever more imposing and technologically advanced units. As the United States dominates the oceans with its nuclear aircraft carrier fleet and China accelerates its naval expansion, France is preparing its strategic response. At the heart of this ambition, a giant of the seas in gestation: … Read more

Mobile navigation is based on a delicate balance between satellite technologies, wireless networks and internal parameters of the devices. If Google Maps stands out as the preferred tool to find your way, frequent interference and inadequate settings sometimes compromise its reliability. However, there are simple and advanced solutions to optimize the precision of Google Maps … Read more

A long time ago, in a distant, very distant galaxy … These words, which have become mythical, opened the door to the extraordinary universe of Star Wars. For almost 50 years, several generations of science fiction fans have been following Star War. Star Wars is much more than a simple cinematographic saga today. It is … Read more

Spain, a popular destination for tourists from around the world, is found at the heart of a controversy because of the Royal Decree 933/2021. Ironically nicknamed “Big Brother law”, this law entered into force on December 2, 2024. It aims to monitor tourism on Spanish territory. More concretely, the Big Brother law requires tourist accommodation … Read more

On January 7, 2025, a few days before the investiture of Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, the patron of Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp) made a surprising ad. Indeed, the latter announced to end the programs of Fact-Checking on its social platforms, deeming them too politically oriented.