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π Society π Neuroscience

Are cognitive biases compatible with the scientific method?

par Patrice Georget, Lecturer in Psychosociology at the University School of Management IAE Caen
On July 6th, 2021
5 min reading time
quantum computer close up
π Science and technology

Quantum computers: how do they work?

par Landry Bretheau, Professor at Ecole Polytechnique, Quantum Physicist and Researcher in the Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics (PMC*)
On July 2nd, 2021
4 min reading time
AI (Artificial Intelligence) concept. Deep learning. Mindfulness. Psychology.
π Society

Diving into the minds of musicians to uncover new learning strategies

par Pierre Legrain, CNRS Research Director in perception and memory at Institut Pasteur
On June 28th, 2021
4 min reading time
Garbage pile in trash dump or landfill. Pollution concept.
π Economics π Geopolitics π Industry π Planet

Plastic waste: the need to act quickly before we are submerged

par Isabelle Méjean, Professor of Economics at Sciences Po, Julien Martin, professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Quebec in Montréal (ESG-UQAM)
On June 21st, 2021
4 min reading time
Reject cigarette offer
π Health and biotech π Society

New Zealand: the first tobacco-free generation?

par Karine Gallopel-Morvan, Professor in Social Marketing at École des Hautes Études en Santé publique and Honorary Professor at the University of Stirling
On June 15th, 2021
4 min reading time
Toxic plastic waste floating underwater in the ocean
π Health and biotech π Planet

“Microplastic pollution in the ocean contributes to antibiotic resistance”

par Maria Belen Sathicq, Post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Water Research of the Italian National Research Council (CNR)
On June 8th, 2021
4 min reading time
Man watching television with two politicians, business men with long liar nose having a debate
π Society

“Our desire for truthfulness makes us suspicious of institutions”

par Etienne Klein, Philosopher of science and Professor of Physics at CEA
On June 7th, 2021
5 min reading time
recession
π Economics

“Controlled inflation will help to boost growth”

par Jean-Baptiste Michau, Professor of Economics at École Polytechnique - CREST (IP Paris)
On June 4th, 2021
3 min reading time
universe-simulation
π Science and technology π Society

Can we know if our universe is a simulation?

par David Kipping, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at Columbia University
On May 27th, 2021
5 min reading time
White Mouse Cable Forming Euro Symbol On Blue Background
π Economics π Digital

Why the European Central Bank wants to digitize the euro

par Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, Director General of Banque de France (BDF)
On May 21st, 2021
4 min reading time