Category Archives: Non classé
250 years of scientific collaborations USA-France
From the Enlightment to AI In May 2026, the French Académie des sciences and the National Academy of Sciences in United States have jointly celebrated in Paris two-and-half centuries of collaborations in science, in front of a large public audience … Continue reading
From the solar eclipse August 12, 2026 to the one August 2, 2027
53 years ago, a solar eclipse was observed from the supersonic aircraft Concorde 001, flying over West Africa, with a record duration of totality, never surpassed since: 74 minutes. This adventure, of which I was one of the actors, is … Continue reading
An oath during all PhD’s defences in France
A Colloquium on scientific integrity (June 5, 2026) On June 5, 2026, the French Office pour l’intégrité scientifique (OFIS) holds a Colloquium on : Promouvoir et protéger une culture partagée de l’intégrité scientifique. Bilan et perspectives. The current implementation of … Continue reading
In memoriam, Roger Bonnet (1937-2026)
Roger-Maurice Bonnet, astrophysicist, former Director for Science at the European Space Agency, former COSPAR President and ISSI Director, has left us Jan.26, at the age of 88. Numerous hommages have been published since, in Europe and beyond. I give here … Continue reading