Researchers on mission

Name: Chercheurs en mission
Brand: Éditions Quae
SKU: 9782759242924
Price: 18.5 EUR
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 978-2-7592-4292-4

Download an extract

Researchers on mission

10 investigative stories to unravel earthquakes, pollutions, epidemics, and more…

by Wilfried Sanchez (editorial coordination)

Collection: Hors Collection

august 2026

Book

140 x 205 format 142 pages In stock

18,50 €

eBook [PDF]

141 pages Download after purchase

11,99 €

eBook [ePub]

Download after purchase

11,99 €

Référencer ce produit sur votre site

Summary

While research sometimes progresses at a year-by-year pace, researchers’ daily lives can suddenly be disrupted by exceptional circumstances. What happens when an email or a phone call mobilizes them on short notice?To find out, head to the front lines and explore unique settings for investigation and reflection. From the bridge of an oceanographic vessel in the Indian Ocean to interministerial crisis rooms, from archaeological excavations in the heart of the Moselle to the laboratories of the scientific station on the Crozet Archipelago, researchers draw on their knowledge, deploy state-of-the-art equipment, develop innovative approaches, and share their stories from the front lines of crisis.Unexpected earthquakes, unknown diseases, forgotten pollutions… Through 10 investigative stories accessible to a wide audience, this book immerses you in human adventures that blend scientific expertise, dedication, and emotion.A book aimed at future researchers, science enthusiasts, and fans of investigations of all kinds alike.

Preface

Valentine Delattre

Introduction

The Awakening of the Abyss

Stéphan Jorry

The Tremor of War

Daniel Hubé

Face to Face with a Killer

Christian Lannou

The Virus of Desolation

Jérémy Tornos and Mathilde Lejeune

In the Eye of the Storm

Valérie November and Thierry Winter

When the Fault Fails

Stéphane Guillot and Jean-François Ritz

In the Depths of a Drought

Violaine Bault and Francis Garrido

Revealing a Secret of the Sea

Franck Lagarde

Memories of Gaul

Laurent Olivier

Fish on Hormones

Wilfried Sanchez

Conclusion

Afterword

François Houllier

List of Authors

Image Credits

Press

Presse Agence - Le 21 août 2026
"Chaque chapitre lève le voile sur des aventures humaines où la rigueur scientifique se mêle à l’engagement personnel et à l’émotion face à des situations exceptionnelles."
>> Lire l'article

Large public

Scientists and professionals

Researchers on mission

Researchers on mission

Summary

Table of contents

Preface

Valentine Delattre

Introduction

The Awakening of the Abyss

Stéphan Jorry

The Tremor of War

Daniel Hubé

Face to Face with a Killer

Christian Lannou

The Virus of Desolation

Jérémy Tornos and Mathilde Lejeune

In the Eye of the Storm

Valérie November and Thierry Winter

When the Fault Fails

Stéphane Guillot and Jean-François Ritz

In the Depths of a Drought

Violaine Bault and Francis Garrido

Revealing a Secret of the Sea

Franck Lagarde

Memories of Gaul

Laurent Olivier

Fish on Hormones

Wilfried Sanchez

Conclusion

Afterword

François Houllier

List of Authors

Image Credits

Press

More contents

Share your opinion!

Ratings & reviews

Publications of the same author

Also discover

Publications in the same collection

Customers who bought this item also bought

Features

Vidéo

Follow us

Contact

For journalists

Éditions Quæ

Browse by subjects

For Professionals

Our website