The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (National Center for Scientific Research) is a public organization under the responsibility of the French Ministry of Education and Research. <br />Founded in 1939 by governmental decree, CNRS has the following missions: <br />- To evaluate and carry out all research capable of advancing knowledge and bringing social, cultural, and economic benefits for society. <br />- To contribute to the application and promotion of research results. <br />- To develop scientific information. <br />- To support research training. <br />- To participate in the analysis of the national and international scientific climate and its potential for evolution in order to develop a national policy. <br />Read more: http://www.cnrs.fr/index.php <br /> <br />A film by Carla Bekinos, produced by CNRS Images <br />More : http://videotheque.cnrs.fr/index.php?urlaction=doc&id_doc=4473&langue=EN