Experiment articles Tag

How to make a success of your night photos?

eature allows you to open the shutter as long as you press the camera button. Bulb mode requires more confidence to use, but it also allows you to experiment freely. Because it allows you to expose an image without any time constraints, it is perfect for 'light painting' where you can 'doodle' or ...

23
June
2022

Road safety: a new yellow light for pedestrians.

"Why this experimentation?" The evolutions of road signage generally aim to improve the safety of road or city users. The yellow light for pedestrians is no exception to this rule as it aims to increase the safety of pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. An order published in the Official Journal on ...

30
May
2023

Non Newtonian fluids

fluids. Indeed, if you hit wet sand, it has the consistency of a solid, whereas if you press on it gently, it behaves like a paste. A safe little experiment to do at home is to mix water and cornstarch (cornstarch). By slowly incorporating 2 scoops of starch into 1 scoop of water, you will in e ...

23
Aug
2007

Nutritional information: is the Nutri-score really reliable?

sifies foods according to their nutritional quality, was chosen following a full-scale test conducted in about 40 supermarkets. The objective of this experiment was to compare four types of nutritional labelling and to determine which one is the most effective in helping consumers eat healthily. ...

21
Mar
2017

Photo: 4 good reasons to visit the Vivian Maier retrospective in Paris

he writings of philosopher Gilles Deleuze. Throughout the exhibition, you will discover that the artist plays with contrasts and does not hesitate to experiment. This retrospective is therefore an opportunity to discover the breadth and complexity of the work of this great photographer. 4- ...

23
Sep
2021

Covid 19: Understanding the new measures in 5 questions

this rule will be replaced by tests in the classes. This systematic testing of the class if a student is positive is an extension to all of France of an experiment that was conducted in 10 departments. The aim of this change is to limit the closure of classes. The tests, whether carried out in pr ...

26
Nov
2021

Health: the boom of teleconsultation in France

henomenon, this trend was confirmed during 2020, with nearly 500,000 online consultations per week on average. In 2020, 69% of patients reportedly experimented with teleconsultation, and 82% of those who tried it said they would continue. A solution that appeals to the French According to a r ...

31
Jan
2022

Organic: organic food reduces oxidative stress

witching back to a conventional diet, while the second group alternated the two diets in reverse order. Urine samples were collected throughout the experiment and subjected to metabolomic analysis. This method of analysis involves noting the presence of dozens of small molecules or metabolites ...

17
Feb
2022

Seniors: what does the government's anti-fall plan include?

ial action centers will be the preferred places to implement these adapted physical activity programs. In the coming months, the government plans to experiment a 'care basket' prevention of falls, in collaboration with an adapted physical activity provider, a dietician and an occupational therapi ...

14
Mar
2022

Umami: 5 things to know about this mystery flavor

naturally rich in umami, such as mushrooms, ripe tomatoes or parmesan cheese (so it's easy to see why pizza is such a universally loved dish!). To experiment with this fifth flavor, you can also cook with condiments that contain a lot of it like soy sauce, miso paste, oyster sauce, ketchup and n ...

15
Mar
2022

David Hockney: 5 things to know about this unclassifiable artist

ersed the perspective by placing the vanishing point behind the viewer, so that the painting seems to converge towards the viewer. 3- He loves to experiment with different techniques In the summer of 1960, David Hockney discovered the Picasso retrospective at the Tate Gallery and his vision of a ...

12
July
2022

Banning junk food advertising reduces risk of obesity

ier lives without costing them more'. With these encouraging results, Dr. Chloe Thomas, one of the authors of this study, would like to expand the experiment to the entire country. According to her, the rollout of this ban nationwide would save lives while saving the public health system money. T ...

15
Sep
2022

How to rest your brain?

ution emerges on its own. Even though sleep plays a crucial role in memory and brain health, daytime activity is also important. Don't hesitate to experiment with several sports or hobbies to determine what relaxes and resources you the most. Besides, nothing prevents you from changing your mind ...

19
Sep
2022

Energy consumption: does telecommuting really save money?

tigate or even cancel the energy benefit of telecommuting. The Minister of Ecological Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced on RTL launch an experiment by closing four buildings of his ministry on the weekend of All Saints' Day to 'see if Energy savings are made' and to 'collect the feelin ...

10
Oct
2022

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

was entrusted with the management of the works for the construction of this 510 m bridge spanning the Garonne. This construction site allowed him to experiment with a series of innovations and to make a name for himself in the world of metal construction. This first success brings him the recogn ...

24
Jan
2023

Unusual: 3 good sides of mosquitoes.

omated drone. The goal of this operation was to fertilize as many females (the only ones that bite and transmit diseases) as possible to make their eggs non-viable. This experiment yielded very good results as three releases of sterile mosquitoes resulted in over 50% sterile eggs. In Japan, researc ...

04
Aug
2023

The pumpkin spice latte: a comforting pumpkin-flavored drink.

r latte, you can either increase the amount of maple syrup or use vanilla-flavored plant-based milk instead of unsweetened almond milk. Feel free to experiment to create your dream pumpkin chai latte! ...

18
Oct
2023

Food Security Social Welfare: An Idea Tested in Several French Cities

ments the funding. In return, each member is allocated an amount they can spend in approved stores. In which cities is the food social security being experimented with? Food security, which could one day be implemented widely to combat precarious living conditions, is currently being tested in sever ...

29
Nov
2023

Sports: What is the best exercise routine for the heart?

ed strength training with cardio activities. In each group, physical activities were carried out for one hour, three times a week, for a year. At the end of this experiment, the researchers found that cardio activities performed alone or combined with strength training reduce the risks of cardiova ...

30
Jan
2024