In recent months, a striking scene has been repeated in media specializing in the technology ecosystem: spectacular announcements about new artificial intelligence (AI) models coexisting with delays in data centers , paralyzed computing-intensive projects , and growing warnings about the physical limits of AI deployment . Public discourse often attributes these problems to energy consumption or environmental impact. But the source of the […] … learn more→

As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can seem like a daunting task – so much so that you may feel tempted to ask ChatGPT for an assist. After all, within seconds it can dash off a well-written, romantic message. Even a short, personalized limerick or […] … learn more→

Principals’ jobs have always been stressful, involving a constant juggle to meet the needs of students, staff and the community. But research suggests their roles are becoming more difficult and increasingly unsustainable. In a 2024 survey of Australian school leaders from all types of schools, 50% reported they had been subjected to physical violence. The same survey […] … learn more→

When you’re deep into writing a journal article, it’s easy to feel that every claim needs immediate validation, every statement must be backed up by a citation. This impulse becomes particularly acute in the abstract, where you’re condensing months or years of thinking into a few hundred words. Surely, you think, if I’m making important […] … learn more→

In November 2012, during my first year as a PhD student, a 23-year-old medical student knocked on my door. Earlier that day, we had been discussing our ages in our shared kitchen. At 30, I had stayed silent, feeling a sharp sting of embarrassment next to my 20-something housemates. But this student was determined to […] … learn more→

Did Guillaume Musso plagiarize Diana Katalayi Ilunga’s work, as she claims? Is the Christmas video featuring the wolf from Intermarché a plagiarism of the children’s book *Un Noël pour le loup * by Thierry Dedieu? Is the song * On va s’aimer *, performed by Gilbert Montagné, a plagiarism of the song * Une fille de France *, performed by Gianni Nazzaro? These […] … learn more→

Scientific integrity is a widely accepted institutional priority. Beyond detecting and addressing scientific misconduct, most higher education and research institutions now share the common goal of promoting a culture of good research practices. It is tempting to place this culture in a historical perspective: the priority given to integrity today is only one moment in […] … learn more→

Less than half of students possess the expected digital skills upon completion of their bachelor’s degree, according to a study by the Pix Observatory , reported in late 2025 by various national media outlets . These findings highlight what can be called digital illiteracy among young people, a far cry from the “digital native” stereotype often associated with this generation born in […] … learn more→

Have you ever had the experience of rereading a sentence multiple times only to realize you still don’t understand it? As taught to scores of incoming college freshmen, when you realize you’re spinning your wheels, it’s time to change your approach. This process, becoming aware of something not working and then changing what you’re doing, […] … learn more→

Three years after their initial enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in 2020-2021, only 55% of high school graduates are still enrolled. In other words, nearly one in two young people experiences, at some point in their studies, an interruption, a change of direction, or a setback. During this period, the feelings experienced and the solutions considered […] … learn more→