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Gas giant Saturn influenced by a tiny moon
Gas giant Saturn influenced by a tiny moon Enceladus is one of the moons of the planet Saturn. A study led by researchers at the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP*) reveals that the magnetic interaction between the two bodies extends over much greater distances than previously known—more than
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A new microfluidic separation technique
A new microfluidic separation technique Scientists at the Hydrodynamics Laboratory at École Polytechnique (LadHyX*) and the Laboratoire de physique et mécanique des milieux hétérogènes at ESPCI have discovered a new phenomenon that allows fibers to be sorted according to their size in
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Teachers and researchers: a greater focus on gender diversity and internationalisation in recruitment at École Polytechnique.
Teachers and researchers: a greater focus on gender diversity and internationalisation in recruitment at École Polytechnique. Nearly forty teaching and research positions are open for recruitment at École Polytechnique for the 2026 campaign. Ten disciplines are involved, including physics, applied mathematics, and computer science. This is an opportunity to work in a
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