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Abstract Japan's postwar economic growth is often described as a miracle, and for good reason. Having suffered immense destruction during the Second World War-with roughly one quarter of its national wealth and production facilities lost-the country …

Abstract In this talk, we will present some mathematical models of mosquito and agricultural pest populations, and show how we use them to control their populations to prevent the spread of disease. An important part of the presentation will be devoted to …

Abstract A critical step in the emergence of planets within a protoplanetary disk is the accretion of planetesimals - bodies ranging from 1 to 1,000 kilometers in size - formed from smaller solid constituents. However, this process remains poorly …

Reforestation in Montana, USA, by USDA Forest Service Abstract Ecosystems are subject to multiple anthropogenic pressures: changes in land use, climate change, pollution, overexploitation of resources and the invasion of exotic species. In this context, …

Abstract The first lecture will examine the state of health today compared to the past, introduce the fundamental concepts of the field of evolutionary medicine, and provide some examples of how evolutionary medicine can help improve people's …

Masterclass with Thierry Escaich , organist and composer. Moderator: Chloë Cambreling Abstract Composer Thierry Escaich, co-titular of the organ at Notre-Dame de Paris, has been commissioned to compose the Te Deum to be premiered in June 2025. His works …

Abstract Within mathematics, fractions hold a special place. They present perennial difficulties to students, and yet, mastering fractions is a critical stepping stone towards algebra and higher-order mathematics. More than 20   years ago, Stanislas …