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Basic science · Nov 10, 2026Why can a dense crowd start to sway?Crowd measurements in Pamplona reveal that a critical density can give rise to coordinated orbital movements. A model explains the role of confinement and a particular kind of friction.↗
AI · Nov 10, 2026Signal: what AI has really proved about its codeGoogle DeepMind says it used AlphaProof Code to prove certain properties of Signal’s compiled code. The result sheds light on AI’s potential, but also on the precise limits of formal proof.↗
AI · Nov 10, 2026Claude Sheets and Whiteboards: when AI enters shared documentsWith Sheets, Whiteboards, Claude Data and its connectors, Anthropic is moving Claude beyond chat and into shared documents and team tasks. Here’s what these tools can do, and what remains to be verified.↗
Society & culture · Nov 10, 2026Minors detained at Schrassig: why the number of places is not enoughThe cumulative figure reported for Schrassig is different from a snapshot of those present at a particular time. For minors, the response also depends on care, supervision and safeguards tailored to their age.↗
Europe · Nov 8, 2026Malta offered €25,000 to give up a driving licence, subject to conditionsMalta offered €25,000 to some young residents in exchange for surrendering their driving licence for five years. The payments, eligibility criteria and deadline reveal the scheme’s true scope.↗
Cinema · Nov 8, 2026Film catering: feeding a crew to the rhythm of the setOn a film set, the canteen has to keep up with changes of location and schedule. Vincent Vial’s account sheds light on the challenges of mobile catering.↗
Culture · Nov 8, 2026Vincent Munier, from the Vosges to the wildFrom the Vosges to the Arctic, Vincent Munier creates photographs in which mist, patience and silhouettes transform the way we look at wild animals.↗
TV series · Nov 8, 2026“The Greatest”: four years telling the story of Cassius Clay’s early daysAcross eight episodes, “The Greatest” follows four years of Cassius Clay’s early career, from his status as an Olympic champion to his victory over Sonny Liston. Its tight focus brings together boxing, racism, family and a change of name.↗
Cycling · Nov 8, 2026In Zeddam, Thibau Nys wins the European cyclo-cross titleThibau Nys won the elite men’s European cyclo-cross title in Zeddam, pulling away from Joran Wyseure on the stairs in the final lap. Ben Fleming and Ben Koenig competed in the junior category.↗
Tennis · Nov 8, 2026Alcaraz beats Shelton to win his first Rolex Paris MastersCarlos Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 in the Rolex Paris Masters final. Missed break-point chances in the first set and the Spaniard’s immediate response in the second shed light on how the victory unfolded.↗
Food and dining · Nov 8, 2026Flacey watercress, from spring to plateIn Flacey, watercress is grown on the banks of the Flacière and sold, among other places, in Dijon. Whether raw in noodles or cooked in soup, it is easy to prepare, as long as you don’t confuse it with wild watercress.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 8, 2026Red foxes: understanding their role in the countrysideOmnivorous and adaptable, the red fox affects rural environments in several ways. Its effects on prey, seeds and ticks, however, depend on the context.↗
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