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Who i am? my digital researcher profile(s)
I received my PhD in Earth Sciences in 2006 from Université de Rennes 1 (France). I am now an associate professor of geochemistry at UniLaSalle, Beauvais (France) and co-head of the research group AGHYLE (Agroecology and Hydrogeochemistry). In 2013, i received my Habilitation in Earth Sciences from Université Picardie Jules Verne (France). I am a… Lire la suite
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Ten years of research on the effects of rare earth elements on plant growth and nutrient acquisition strategies
Olivier Pourret (04/05/2024) Ten years ago, I started working on Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and plants, here is a lay summary of my major results. Understanding the Impact of REE on Plant Growth Rare earth elements are chemical elements that naturally occur in soils and are important for various industrial applications. However, their effects on… Lire la suite
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Still time to reconsider the use of « Heavy Metal » terminology in science
Olivier Pourret (January 10th 2024) New Year, but still time to advocate for the correct use of the terms « Heavy Metal ». If I ask ChatGPT for a definition of « Heavy Metal », it answers something like that: « Heavy metal is a genre of rock music characterized by its aggressive sound, amplified distortion, and emphatic beats. It… Lire la suite
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