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Can we live on the planet Mars?
The possibility of settling humans on Mars has long fascinated people. Advances in robotic exploration, aerospace and life sciences are making the idea increasingly ...

A trip from Earth to the Moon: how long does it take for a space shuttle?
While the Artemis 2 mission is on its way to the Moon, let’s come back to a simple principle which is the time to ...

What do we call an “oil shock”?
The Minister of the Economy, Roland Lescure, announced that the war in Iran, which has lasted for 26 days, is causing a “new oil ...

War in Iran: why is Kharg Island important?
Located a few dozen kilometers from the Iranian coast, the island of Kharg concentrates 90% of the country’s oil exports. After the American strikes ...

Will the war in Iran end?
On the 12th day of the war in Iran, Donald Trump says the war could end “soon”, while Tehran says it is ready to ...

Customs intercept 16.2 tonnes of tobacco destined for clandestine factories
The fight against tobacco no longer takes place only in ministries or among tobacconists. It also takes place on major European routes, at the ...

Who are these “Revolutionary Guards”?
The Revolutionary Guards constitute an essential military, political and economic force in Iran. The European Union has classified the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist ...

How does MOSSAD, the Israeli secret service, work?
In the context of the conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran, international news has recently brought the Mossad, the Israeli foreign intelligence ...

Understanding the preparation of dinosaur skeletons for research and display
Standing under a towering dinosaur skeleton in a museum can feel almost magical. These ancient creatures, extinct for millions of years, seem to come ...

War against Iran: how will the French present in the region be able to return?
Since Saturday, the entire Middle East has fallen into a growing conflict with the attack by the USA and Israel against Iran. Thousands of ...
