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SCI & TECH4d agoRecord heatwaves in France set to make champagne strongerWinemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.BBC World
SCI & TECH6d agoFrance’s Macron urges Europe to ‘assert its ambition in crewed space flight’French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on Europe to develop its own crewed space flight capability within a decade as part of a broader push to strengthen the continent’s space sector. Macron made the call during an international space summit held in Paris this week, which was shown the cold shoulder by several US companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin. “We want Europe to assert its ambition in crewed space flight,” he said. “Our European space programme remains fragile and we...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6d agoEurope needs to compete in spaceflight, says France's MacronThe French president called for setting goals like European cargo missions, lunar landings, and crewed spaceflight while urging the bloc to reduce its reliance on US and Russia.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 9France co-hosts major space summit with Germany despite US firms' withdrawals and Merz absenceFrance is co-hosting a major space summit with Germany this week, as Europe finds itself at a strategic crossroads.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 8France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threatHollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Monday. As part of the initiative, co-hosts France and south Korea have pledged 1 billion euros to safeguard against threats to the industry, particularly from AI.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 3France tests Tesla self-driving two months after calling it too riskyAfter a "constructive exchange" on Wednesday evening between Elon Musk and Philippe Tabarot, the transport minister hailed "a new step" in authorising this type of vehicle.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 27All aboard: New real-time map lets travellers track trains across France, Spain and BelgiumA new live train map lets users track rail journeys across France, Spain and Belgium, including delays, cancellations and what type of facilities are available at stations.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 26Partial lunar eclipse on Friday: Where to see it in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and GermanyAt maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14'In France, the unchecked growth of data centers has more in common with the Wild West than with a digital El Dorado'After the building permit for a planned data center in the northern Paris suburb of Le Bourget was revoked, suburban departmental head Stéphane Troussel calls for a pause and holding a public debate in the interest of local residents.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHAug 13'I was on the verge of tears': Solar eclipse brings a fleeting moment of 'communion' for millions of enthusiasts in Spain and FranceThe rare event drew crowds of observers across Europe at cocktail hour, with all eyes turned skyward to watch the Moon gradually cover the Sun and then hide it completely for just over a minute.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHAug 11Solar eclipse: in France, protective glasses in high demandThis Wednesday 12 August, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe. The eagerly awaited event requires eye protection, and shops selling viewing glasses are already crowded.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 11Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plantExperts say overfishing, plastic pollution and warming seas due to climate change have created conditions allowing jellyfish to thrive and reproduce.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 2Japanese beetle under close watch as it travels across France: 'Its establishment is inevitable'Since June, the invasive pest has been detected multiple times in France, a year after its first appearances in Alsace. Authorities are relying on reinforced trapping and surveillance systems to monitor its spread.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJul 27France, Spain wildfires: Climate change increasing frequency, intensity of extreme weather eventsThe fires tearing through forests in southwest France, around the region of Bordeaux, and in central Spain around the capital Madrid have been some of the worst in decades. Climate change which has brought successive heatwaves and a lack of rain has added fuel to the fires that are raging across parched grass and woodlands. With huge amounts of CO2 released and land left blackened the question is what to do now, once these wildfires are extinguished. To get more insight, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine is joined by Alexander Held, Senior expert at the World Fire and Climate Resilience Initiative at theFrance 24 [en]
SCI & TECHJul 22How social media bans for young users, now in effect in France, have spread worldwideFrance has decided to ban those under 15 from major platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. The country is following a global trend that has gained momentum in recent years.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJul 16Archaeologists Didnt Expect to Find These Iron Objects at a 2 , 300 - Year - Old Site in FranceArchaeologists unexpectedly discovered iron objects at a 2,300-year-old site in France. This finding contributes to historical understanding and archaeological research.dailygalaxy.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 15Why France's national weather service struggles to give accurate heatwave predictionsDays ahead of the heatwaves of June and July, Météo-France slightly underestimated their intensity and duration. The reason has to do with limits in forecasting models for extreme events, as well as the challenge of explaining the uncertainty of weather predictions to the general public.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECHJun 18 Together going to launch TRISHNA satellite next year : PM Modi hails India - France multisectoral tiesIndia and France are planning to launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, a project highlighted by PM Modi as a sign of strong multisectoral ties. This collaboration signifies ongoing scientific and technological cooperation between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States