IN SHORT Role of mathematics in optimizing production and reducing costs Impact of mathematics on GDP: 15% in several countries 3.3 million jobs affected by mathematics in 2019 Societal change during the industrial revolution 4th industrial revolution focused on the development of mathematics Industrialization: transformation of production methods and definition of work Importance of mathematics … Read more
IN BRIEF Art and science: two fields in creative synergy. Mutual inspiration: artists and scientists feed off each other’s advances. 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 Climate: a set of averages of atmospheric elements over a given period. Meteorology: study of short-term atmospheric phenomena. Climatology: analysis of climatic variations over the long term. Current reference period: 30 years to define a climate. Weather forecasts: based on the study of phenomena such as clouds and precipitation. Impact of climate change … Read more
IN BRIEF Existence of antimatter: tiny quantities in the universe Particles and antiparticles: fundamental symmetry Question of matter-antimatter imbalance after the Big Bang Absence of antimatter: one of the greatest enigmas of the universe Production of antimatter in the laboratory, notably at CERN Exorbitant cost of antimatter: a precious and rare substance Properties of antimatter: … Read more
IN BRIEF Particle accelerators: essential devices for exploring nuclear physics and particle physics. CERN: houses the largest circular accelerator in the world. Use in various fields: fundamental research and science outreach. Current limitations: high cost, insufficient power, and fragility of existing accelerators. Past and ongoing experiments: exploring elementary particles. Operation: acceleration of particle beams for … Read more
IN BRIEF Essential scientific documentaries on physics. Discovery of the universe through captivating films. Diverse themes: from quantum to elementary particles. Best platforms to watch: Netflix, YouTube, and others. Recent films: Oppenheimer, The James Webb Telescope. Series to follow for cultural enrichment: Rick and Morty, The Big Bang Theory. Impact of science on our daily … Read more
IN BRIEF Natural phenomenon of electrostatic discharge. Occurs during thunderstorms in clouds called cumulonimbus. Accumulation of electric charges causing enormous voltages. Occurs between clouds or between a cloud and the ground. Can reach temperatures of 30,000 °C. The speed of the discharge can exceed 200,000 km/h. Lightning is a common natural electric arc. Potential impacts … Read more
IN BRIEF Recommended podcasts for discovering physics. Varied topics, from elementary particles to astrophysics. Renowned speakers, including researchers and science communicators. Accessible and engaging format, ideal for all levels. Supplementary resources to deepen knowledge. Podcasts have become a valuable tool for those wishing to learn and get introduced to physics. Due to their accessible and … Read more
IN BRIEF Gravitational waves: oscillations of the curvature of space-time. Produced by cosmic events such as supernovas and black holes. Validation of general relativity by Albert Einstein in 1916. Possible detection thanks to facilities like LIGO. Significant consequences for modern astrophysics and the study of universes. Access to invisible phenomena that enrich our understanding of … Read more
IN BRIEF Origins of physics in ancient Greece, with philosophers like Aristotle. Contributions of Greek engineers to the development of science. Evolution towards relativity with the work of Einstein. Impact of major discoveries, from Thales to Einstein. Fundamental concepts such as number and theories of mechanics. Transformation of modern physics with the emergence of quantum … Read more