C’est fou comme il y a si peu d’offres de location pour une petite famille en France. Et quand il y en a, c’est plus cher que 1/3 de notre salaire donc notre dossier n’est pas retenu. En revanche, il y a plein d’offres de vente, mais si on n’a pas la condition d’en acheter un, on va dormir où?

It's time to review the concepts of light coherence. I feel the need to re-examine these ideas and clarify any misconceptions I encounter. I believe that only someone who fully understands all the parameters outlined in the table below can be considered a true expert in X-ray coherence.

I am glad to see the people I have helped achieve success. However, seeing those same individuals turn their backs on me and even act maliciously toward me disturbs me. When we meet, there isn't even a simple "hello" or "bonjour." I don't understand why I can't stop helping. I feel stupid.

It is ethically troubling when a reviewer of your work claims that you did not conduct a proper literature search simply because you failed to cite the work of a particular individual. This is especially concerning when the named individual's work has no relevance to your own.

For colleagues in Canada who want to apply for the PhD Joint Programme with us in France, here are some opportunities:

My money ran out today, so I’ll rely on high-interest bank loans. I pay 200 euros more/month for heating due to inflation, despite using 30% fewer kWh than in 2024. And I didn’t receive my usual bonus due to the French crisis. How can I continue like this? Cannot focus on work.

I learned that people will make your work life extremely hard to stand if you think differently when working in academia. But if you think like anyone else, you will have a hard time staying in the academic career.

Anico Kulow et al.: First X-ray spectral ptychography and resonant ptychographic computed tomography experiments at the SWING beamline from Synchrotron SOLEIL @UGrenobleAlpes@synchroSOLEIL@KAUST_News...##IUCrhttps://journals.iucr.org/paper?S1600577524003229

Ma facture EDF gaz+électricité augmente d’un facteur 2,4 sans que je dépense plus de KWh. Je vais devoir payer plus que le double en 2025. On est où là? Mon salaire n’a bougé que de 19 euros en plusieurs années de travail. Quelqu’un m’explique comme je vais pouvoir tout payer en étant fonctionnaire?

What is the point of sleepless nights studying and learning new things for my development, if other people and my
management are determined to destroy me and prevent me of doing my work properly? It is not because you don't have the courage to do what I do that you should put barriers in my path.

Congrats to Astro Bot and Team Asobi for blasting to the top and winning Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards

“Certains juristes estiment que la chute du gouvernement Barnier entraîne automatiquement le rejet définitif du projet de loi de finances (PLF) 2025, alors en cours d’examen au Sénat, comme tous les autres projets de loi en cours.”

La situation politique en France est catastrophique ! Difficile d'en sortir!
www.ledauphine.com/politique/20...

I hate being requested to submit my presentation file many days in advance with no possibility of changing it afterward. I’ll definitely run over time. I could even speak with slides, which I prefer, but I am not allowed to.

Mission actuelle : terminer la rédaction du rapport final du projet ANR qui est déjà en retard. C’est gênant. Je ne sais pas ce qui se passe, mais depuis la fin du projet, j'ai beaucoup plus à faire avec moins de personnes dans mon équipe. Tout est en retard. Comment faites-vous?

It’s difficult to hear people talk about planning their holiday parties and vacations while I struggle to make ends meet financially. How did we end up in this situation after so much personal investment? The end of the year is going to be tough.
And still get to be able to wish Merry Christmas!