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PariSat, one of the experiments that is now on board the first flight of Ariane 6, was developed by members of GAREF Aerospatial, an amateur space club based in Paris. [...]

The Ariane 6, Europe's latest heavy-lift launch vehicle, is scheduled for its maiden voyage on 9 July from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This debut mission will carry [...]

France's Sophie Adenot – chosen to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month mission – dreamed of spaceflight since she was a child, but was warned [...]

Researchers from NASA are exploring futuristic concepts including the use of fungi as building materials for future habitats on the Moon and bacteria for detoxifying water on Mars. According to [...]

Mathieu van der Poel towered above his rivals to retain the 'Hell of the North' Paris-Roubaix bike race title, a week after burnishing his reputation with his third victory at [...]

March 14 was not just about celebrating the mathematical constant pi (3.14.). It was also the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein - an occasion to remember and celebrate his groundbreaking [...]

March 14 is celebrated as Pi day every year. The date 3/14, corresponds to the first three digits of the famous mathematical constant. According to Cédric Villani, holder of the [...]

The French Camembert cheese is on the “verge of extinction,” according to the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).The reason behind its decline is a fungus called Penicillium Camemberti. [...]

Since its creation in 2001, the Irene Joliot-Curie Prize is given to women researchers for their outstanding contribution to science.Claire de March whose research focuses on understanding the understanding the [...]

The Adidas Arena is the only venue inside Paris that has been built specifically for the Paris 2024 Games. Inaugurated recently, the stadium is already operational and is currently hosting [...]

The Adidas Arena is the only venue inside Paris that has been built specifically for the Paris 2024 Games. Inaugurated recently, the stadium is already operational and is currently hosting [...]

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Remote Sensing 2 (ERS-2) satellite will take an uncontrolled, fiery plunge into the atmosphere sometime on Wednesday. Its https://blogs.esa.int/rocketscience/2024/02/05/ers-2-reentry-live-updates/ is part of ESA's goal [...]

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket launcher will make its first voyage between June 15 and July 31 next year, the European Space Agency has announced. The agency's head told RFI [...]

Located on the outskirts of Paris, the SOLEIL synchrotron is a unique particle accelerator in which electrons are spun close to the speed of light. Whizzing round a 354-metre ring, [...]

Located on the outskirts of Paris, the SOLEIL synchrotron is a unique facility in which electrons are accelerated close to the speed of light. While moving in the 354 metre [...]

Space technologies will feature prominently at this year’s Cop28 summit in Dubai, with space agencies showcasing different applications in the field of Earth science and observations. “There will be dedicated [...]

PARIS -- Alessandro Latif didn't betray any emotion while waiting for his exams to begin on the campus of the British School of Paris in Le Vsinet, a suburb of [...]

PARIS -- A private seller on Thursday bought Pope Francis' 2013 Harley-Davidson Super Dyna Glide for about $327,000 at a Bonhams auction in Paris. The price far exceeded the $16,000 [...]

Byline: Dhananjay Khadilkar As the French Parliament debated Wednesday whether the nation should launch strikes against Syria, so too did the people of Paris in news pages and in cafes. [...]

PARIS -- It seemed inevitable heading into the final that the U.S. team featuring Ryan Lochte would win the 4x100 freestyle relay on the first day of the swimming events [...]

PARIS -- Nicky Bailey and Nadja Saralam were not among the top finishers in the 2013 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge when they reached the checkered flag at the magnificent [...]

The article profiles swimmer Yannick Agnel, the wolrd-record holder in the 400 short-course freestyle and a three-time Olympic medalist who was named after the tennis star Yannick Noah.

Despite 2009 not being an Olympics or football World Cup year, the past month has been one of the most fascinating in the history of sports. Among the notable events, world records have tumbled in swimming and Lance Armstrong has again inspired millions with his superhuman efforts in the Tour de France. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Nelson Piquet Jr is a bitter man. Following Renault's decision to sack him, the Brazilian driver has launched a tirade against Renault F1 boss Flavio Briatore, calling him an executioner. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Come Independence Day, cricket, literally speaking, will be reaching new heights. In a unique concept, an All Stars match comprising former greats has been organised on top of the Bernese Alps. Yesteryear cricketers like Kapil Dev, Ajay Jadeja, Chris Broad and John Embury will feature in the 5-overs-a-side match, the first of its kind being held in snow. Each team will consist of six players. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One at the upcoming European Grand Prix in Valencia has stunned the world of sports. Among the many people who are stunned with this amazing comeback is Michael's younger brother and former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher. "This is truly the sport's sensation of recent years. I never would have figured that Michael would take part in a Formula 1 race again," Ralf told DNA. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

It had been a long time since the launch of a cricket title on a game console. Despite high-profile tournaments like the Indian Premier League and T20 World Cup happening thick and fast, game developers have been slow to react in bringing out a cricket title. However, finally Codemasters has launched the Ashes Cricket 2009 game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii using the traditional Test series between Australia and England as its main theme. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michael Schumacher's dramatic announcement about his return to Formula One has been expectedly met with enthusiasm all over. However, for the man himself it would mean another gruelling task ahead. Though Schumacher, who retired from F1 at the end of 2006, will have to up his fitness programme to be ready for the European GP in Valencia on August 23, his close confidants believe the 40-year-old is ready for the challenge. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The coincidence is too obvious to ignore. On the day that BMW announced it was pulling out of Formula One - a decision that was bound to have cascading effect on the sport - came another dramatic announcement that Michael Schumacher, arguably, the greatest driver ever, would be making a return to the sport. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In a shocking development, BMW has decided to withdraw from Formula One from 2010. The announcement was made following the company's board meeting on Tuesday night. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In what is one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, Michael Schumacher has agreed to replace the injured Felipe Massa. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Michael Schumacher may have retired almost three years ago, but he continues to be in the thick of things in Formula One. Following the horrific accident in Hungary that has certainly ended Felipe Massa's 2009 season, there have been rumours about the seven- time world champion filling in the Brazilian's seat. However, Schumacher's spokesman said that though the German legend was fit enough to drive an F1 car, it was much too early to say anything. "For anything to happen, Ferrari has to approach Schumacher first. It is a step-by-step process," Kehm told DNA from Germany. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Oliver Schimps, Formula One project manager for helmet maker Schuberth, is certain that had the similar accident happened five years ago, Felipe Massa wouldn't have been alive. "The materials technology used in making helmets has undergone immense improvement over the past five years and it is the best and the safest as of now," Schimps told DNA on the phone on Monday. Both Ferrari drivers Massa and Kimi Raikkonen use Schuberth helmets. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Your comments about the tragedy at Brands Hatch . [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Armaan Ebrahim could not believe what he heard on Sunday night. Henry Surtees, one of the drivers in the Formula Two championship, had died after getting involved in a racing accident at Brands Hatch earlier in the day. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Mark Webber's dominant performance at the German Grand Prix has ensured that the 2009 will be remembered in Formula One history as the year of upheaval in which the private teams completely outperformed the powerful manufacturers. This year, two private teams, Red Bull Racing and Brawn GP, have won all the nine races so far while the manufacturers like Ferrari, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota and Renault have struggled to find their feet. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The Australian cricket team may have been disappointed after failing to win the Test match against England but they had something to cheer about nonetheless. Australian driver Mark Webber's victory at the German Grand Prix on Sunday brought a smile to their faces. "The boys are absolutely delighted by Mark's win. We are even more pleased as the F1 driver had visited the team 10 days before the race," Cricket Australia spokesman Philip Pope told DNA from London. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Adrian Sutil is a patient man. On Sunday at the German Grand Prix, he was denied from scoring Force India's first points after his car got entangled with Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari. This was the second time Raikkonen had denied Sutil from getting into points scoring position, the earlier instance being at Monaco last year. However, Sutil brushed off any suggestion that the 2007 champion was at fault. "This is motorsport and sometimes racing incidents like this just happen. I'm not angry," Sutil told DNA after the race. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

It was October 1976 when Mario Andretti won his second F1 Grand Prix and Lotus' first since 1974. However, more significantly, Andretti had won the first ever Japanese Grand Prix which was held on the Fuji Speedway. It was therefore quite natural that Andretti felt a bit sad after hearing the news about Fuji not hosting F1 races from 2010. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Armaan Ebrahim has not only recovered from a stiff back and a few bruises but is also looking forward to the Formula 2 race at Brands Hatch on July 19. And this only a week after the Indian driver was involved in a 250km/hr crash that completely wrecked his car. Armaan's accident and the fact that he came out of it unscathed has once again brought into focus the high safety standards that are maintained in modern day races. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

If you thought 2009 was the year of big changes in Formula One, think again. For, in 2010, the sport will be witnessing more rule changes. One consequence of the truce signed between F1 teams association FOTA and FIA is that, except the budget cap, next year's championship will be governed by rules that were agreed upon before April 29, 2009. Though it is yet to be formally announced, among the most significant changes is a ban on refuelling i.e. no fuel will be added during pitstops. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The future of A1GP has come under cloud after one of its most important arms, the A1 Grand Prix Operations Limited, shut shop after a UK court ordered the winding up of its operations. The firm, which was established in 2000, was responsible for looking after the A1GP cars. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

With Max Mosley set to step down as the president of FIA in October, several names are doing rounds for the top job. One among them is Vicky Chandhok. "If I get the backing of Max Mosley, Bernie Ecclestone and the teams association (FOTA), I am ready to take up the job," Chandhok told DNA on the phone. However, he was quick to add that he had neither been nominated nor has he approached anyone for the prestigious job. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Just when you thought everything had settled down in Formula One comes a letter from Max Mosley in which he blasts Ferrari boss and FOTA president Luca di Montezemolo for making false statements following the agreement between FIA and FOTA . In a strongly-worded letter, Mosley accused Montezemolo of misleading the media about the agreement that was reached between the two parties on Tuesday. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The FIA-FOTA war may have ended but the woes of two teams, Force India and Williams, are far from over. The two teams, suspended from the teams' association, have not been readmitted. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There will be no breakaway F1 championship; Max Mosley will step down as FIA chief in October; there will be no budget cap for at least the next two years; all the current teams will participate in the 2010 season and the governance provisions of the 1998 Concorde agreement will be in place. These are some of the significant decisions made at the World Motor Sports Council (WMSC) meeting, held in Paris on Wednesday, a clear indication that the teams association FOTA has won the long and acrimonious battle against FIA chief Max Mosley. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

With just a day to go for the entries deadline, it is becoming clear that the FIA-FOTA battle is more of a clash of personalities than principles. Here are some examples: [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The Formula One Teams Association's (FOTA) announcement on Friday of starting a breakaway series from 2010 could very well be the decisive move in the political poker game that has been going on between Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone on one side and the high-profile manufacturers on the other. Former driver David Coulthard summed up the feud: "The statements looked like the final high-risk moves in a marathon game of big-business chess." [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The ongoing stand-off in Formula One between FIA and FOTA got a new twist with a British engine supplier ready to stand in if the manufacturers and enginesuppliers like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Renault decide to break away. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Friday could well be the Doomsday for Formula One. For, the two warring sides will be making their final moves and in a worst case scenario, destroy the sport for good. The dispute between the governing body FIA and the teams association FOTA seems to have reached the flash point with neither side showing signs of climbdown for the larger interest of the sport. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]