Gulf of Mexico: When Google Maps turns into diplomatic battlefield

Gulf of Mexico: When Google Maps turns into diplomatic battlefield

Mexico threatened to translate Google into court on Monday, February 17, if the American company does not withdraw from its cards the name “Gulf of America”. A mention that has replaced the “Gulf of Mexico” for American users since the end of January, according to a requirement by Donald Trump. This episode recalls others. The … Read more

In Moldova, residents trapped in the gas battle

In Moldova, residents trapped in the gas battle

Since the end of Russian gas deliveries to Moldova, Valera Alexandru Sava only heats the ground floor of his house and it is not unusual for him to keep his hat and coat inside. Like other residents, he does not want more expensive energy from Europe and can only wait for Moscow to reopen the … Read more

Infectious diseases: the Institut Pasteur’s battle plan against future epidemics

Infectious diseases: the Institut Pasteur’s battle plan against future epidemics

“At a time when infectious diseases are evolving, the Institut Pasteur must have additional strike force”summarized its director, Yasmine Belkaid, during the official presentation of the “Pasteur 2030” strategic plan, Tuesday January 21. “Global warming, the upheaval of ecosystems, changes in our lifestyles favor epidemics, resistance to antibiotics, the transmission of animal diseases to humans … Read more

Charcot disease: Karine Brailly’s last battle

Charcot disease: Karine Brailly’s last battle

After eleven years of unequal struggle, Karine Brailly, 56 years old, is fighting her last battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Charcot disease, this neurodegenerative pathology which gradually paralyzes all the muscles to the point of suffocation. Hospitalized since December 18 at the Purpan University Hospital, in Toulouse, she asked to benefit from deep sedation … Read more

At the CES show, the battle for connected glasses rages on

At the CES show, the battle for connected glasses rages on

Translator, GPS, camera, projector, manufacturers of connected glasses are multiplying innovations with increasingly discreet models to try to make the difference in a very competitive market. “We see a lot of connected devices and more and more of them are worn on the face”observes analyst Avi Greengart, from the Techsponential firm, on the sidelines of … Read more