Comptes rendus
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The term "compte rendu" is a French noun phrase that translates to "report" or "account," often referring to the proceedings of a meeting or event.1
The Academy of Sciences in Paris, established in 1666, publishes a weekly journal of its proceedings called the Comptes rendus. This journal, first published in 1835, was a precedent for the rapid dissemination of scientific news and remains the academy's principal publication. The academy itself is an important representative of French science internationally, though its advisory role has largely been taken over by other bodies.2
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