Continental growth is not a continuous process

Earth Sciences - Sep 22

One of Earth's unique features is that it has continents. Contrary to many theories, the continents have always been rich in silica (which is found in quartz for example). The continents did not form continuously over time but result from episodic events throughout Earth's history. The continents, a specific feature of our planet, still hold many secrets.

Health - Sep 21

Breast cancers: ruptures in cell nuclei promotes tumor invasion

Cell nuclei protect the DNA. Nuclei can rupture when cells are deformed, causing DNA damage. In the case of breast cancer, this damage makes tumour cells more invasive, with increased risk of metastasis.

Life Sciences - Sep 13

Cyclones starve North Atlantic seabirds

Every winter, thousands of emaciated seabird carcasses are found on North American and European shores.

Astronomy - Sep 16

Part of the Universe’s missing matter found thanks to the MUSE instrument

CRAL publication in MNRAS , on September 16, 2021. CNRS press release on September 16, 2021. Galaxies can receive and exchange matter with their external environment thanks to the galactic winds created by stellar explosions.

Health - Aug 26

COVID-19: Will telecommuting strategies stop the virus from circulating?

How can we best organise on-site workplace and school attendance periods and remote work to slow the circulation of Sars-CoV-2? Is it better to separate classes? Bring your whole team in at the same time? Set this up on daily or weekly schedules? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most countries to impose contact limitations in workplaces, universities and schools.

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