IN BRIEF Biophysics: fusion of physics and biology. Study of biological systems using physical methods. Exploration of mechanics in living organisms. Understanding the functioning of biological mechanisms. Analysis of interactions at the molecular level. Application of physical principles to elucidate biological phenomena. Perspective on energy processes in biology. Biophysics is a fascinating field that illustrates … Read more
IN BRIEF Art and science: two domains in creative synergy. Mutual inspiration: artists and scientists feed off each other’s advancements. Creativity: a driver of innovation in both fields. Observation and experimentation: linked by similar methods. Visualization: artistic and scientific techniques converge. Technology: impact on modern artistic creation. History: figures like Leonardo da Vinci illustrate this … Read more
IN BRIEF Study of materials and their properties Impact of technological innovations on society Importance of innovative materials in modern technologies Recent examples: nanoparticles, quantum dots, aerogel Evolution towards more sustainable and high-performance materials Applications in various fields such as energy and electronics Key role of materials in the rise of tomorrow’s technologies The physics … Read more
IN BRIEF Geophysics : study of the physical characteristics of the Earth and other planets. Measurement techniques : gravimetry, seismology, magnetism, etc. Internal geophysics : exploration of the Earth’s structure from the surface to the center. Geophysical modeling : creation of mathematical representations of natural phenomena. Applications : understanding of terrestrial movements and construction of … Read more
IN BRIEF Climate: a set of averages of atmospheric elements over a given period. Meteorology: study of atmospheric phenomena in the short term. Climatology: analysis of climatic variations over the long term. Current reference period: 30 years to define a climate. Meteorological forecasts: based on the study of phenomena such as clouds and precipitation. Impact … Read more
IN BRIEF Economic modeling: a crucial process for analyzing economic systems. Conceptualization, formalization, specification, and experimentation are the key steps in modeling. Econophysics: a multidisciplinary approach that uses tools from physics to solve economic problems. Economic simulation allows the observation of the functioning of economic phenomena. Mathematical and statistical tools: used in econometrics to analyze … Read more
IN BRIEF Modern Astronomy: study of celestial objects and their properties. Galileo: pioneer who laid the foundations of modern science. Universal Gravitation: discovery integrating different physical approaches. Atomic Physics: fundamental for understanding the Universe. Astronomical Observations: keys to exploring other planets and life. Links between Physics and Astronomy: unification of disciplines to explain the origin … Read more
IN SHORT Epistemology of physics: study of schools and conceptions of phenomena. Relations between philosophy and physics: analysis of metaphysical questions. Critique of classical epistemology and its implications for science. Foundations of theory of knowledge in scientific discourse. Issues of causality and decidedly in modern physics. Variability of boundaries between epistemology, philosophy of science, and … Read more
IN BRIEF Neurosciences : study of the organization and functioning of the human brain. Brain : complex and still undergoing scientific exploration. Albert Einstein : his model of physics may provide clues about cognitive functioning. Neural circuits : research on cognitive processes such as memory and reasoning. Challenges of neurosciences : understanding the mysteries of … Read more
IN SHORT Impact of natural laws on the environment Interactions between physics and ecology Role of natural systems in environmental regulation Importance of understanding physical phenomena for the protection of nature Ecological risks related to human activity Ethics and environmental responsibility of scientists Sustainable and ecological solutions inspired by theoretical physics Physics and ecology are … Read more