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La production du sorgho en Europe favorisée par le changement climatique

Une étude réalisée par INRAE et AgroParisTech projette que le réchauffement climatique aura un impact globalement positif sur les rendements de sorgho en Europe. La production de cette céréale, qui est une bonne alternative au maïs pour l’alimentation animale, est compatible avec des ressources en eau limitées et des températures élevées. Grâce à des simulations basées sur des données climatiques passées et futures, les scientifiques ouvrent la voie vers de nouvelles stratégies pour adapter l’agriculture européenne. Une étude parue dans la revue Earth’s future.

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L'obésité active un mécanisme qui altère la relaxation du cœur

Une recherche dirigée par le Centre national de recherches cardiovasculaires Carlos III identifie le processus spécifique à l'origine de la dysfonction diastolique précoce liée à l'obésité. Cette découverte jette les bases du développement de traitements ciblés.

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Une étude explore l'influence des traits psychopathiques sur le langage

La culture populaire dépeint souvent les psychopathes comme des personnes froides, dénuées d'émotions ou vides, mais une étude récente de l'Université du Mississippi révèle que le langage associé aux traits de cette maladie est plus complexe qu'on ne le pense généralement.

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La douleur ne survient pas seulement pendant la vieillesse : elle peut s'accentuer avant 55 ans

La douleur est l'une des principales causes de handicap dans le monde. On pense à tort que son évolution est linéaire, c'est-à-dire qu'elle s'aggrave à mesure que nous vieillissons. Une nouvelle étude explique désormais que les pics les plus importants pourraient survenir avant 55 ans, et les experts invitent donc à en prévenir les effets entre 20 et 40 ans.

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Is this French news for beginners?

Yes. Every story has an A1 version of about 300 words in short, simple sentences, then A2 and B1 as you improve, and the original when you are ready.

Is it free?

Reading, listening and the placement test are free. Plus adds timed practice, the weekly reading mock and drills; writing grades are paid per try.

What level should I start at?

Take the 15-minute placement, or open any article and switch levels until the text is comfortable.

Does it prepare for TEF Canada or TCF Canada?

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How often are there new articles?

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Where does the French come from?

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