January 2024
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How astrophysics has changed
Scientific research fields evolve in time depending on their own progress, and contemporary historical, political and technological contexts. In this post, I would like to build on the inception post of this blog and try to put in words my increasingly uneasy personal feelings about the evolution of astrophysics over the last decades, which are… Continue reading
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From ecostrophysics to astrocology
Life, and its diversity on Earth, can be envisioned as an integral part of the story told by astrophysics and cosmology. Conversely, we may want to frame the structure and evolution of the Universe, and its various physical bits, with respect to the complexity of life and ecosystems. Let me explain this (very scientific) idea… Continue reading
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Prospective thoughts on the environmental impacts of research
5-year scientific prospective reports of CNRS national institutes were published today, and I quickly read through that of my current national institute, INSU (Institut National des Sciences de l’Univers). I thought I would share some quick thoughts on the section on the reduction of the “environmental impact” of research – because for once, it is… Continue reading
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Let the ego go
It was to be expected but as the end of year holidays unfold, I’m finding myself processing a lot of thoughts about my professional life the decisions I made in 2023. Some of them make me uneasy, and I think I know why: they have to do with letting go of a professional experience and… Continue reading
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