CNRS, also known as The French National Centre for Scientific Research, is a state-owned organization headquartered in France. Founded in 1939, it employs approximately 18,170 individuals. The institution specializes in providing research services, with its scientists dedicated to exploring the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies to address contemporary and future challenges.
On July 28, 2026, research indicated that island biodiversity is disproportionately exposed to global change. Previously, on July 24, findings highlighted how the brain processes music, focusing on the distinct elements of rhythm and melody that accompany everyday life. The same day, CNRS appointed Olivier Grasset as Director of CNRS Earth & Space, and separate research identified neurological effects of PFAS in birds and mice. Earlier, on July 23, scientists explored the complex physics behind coastal landscapes, including wave generation, coastal erosion, and seawater seepage into soil.
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