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Making research more accessible to people with visual impairments

At a time when the ageing of populations has become a societal issue, CAPACité will apply the principles of citizen science to collectively address…

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How can we improve protection against rockfall risks?

Two experts from Gustave Eiffel University explain rockfall risks and how to prevent them more effectively.

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ne crue soudaine de la Vésubie à Saint-Martin-Vésubie – Crédits Sébastien Gominet / IRma

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Flooding: How can flash floods be better prevented?

With 1 in 4 French people living on flood plains, let's find out more about the phenomena of flash floods and runoff.

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A code to simulate wood-cracking

As part of a collaboration between the Technological Institute FCBA and the MSME Laboratory, PhD student Matthieu Noel has designed a code to model…

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What are the low-carbon alternatives to diesel trains (and how much will it cost)?

Trains are one of the most eco-friendly modes of transport, but they still pollute due to their use of diesel. Biofuels, electrifying infrastructure,…

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Commoning initiatives in towns, tower blocks and beyond

A number of initiatives are being carried out at local level to help create commons

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