PYX

PYX is a science communication mobile app developed by the Pythéas Observatory of Sciences of the Universe (OSU) (CNRS, AMU, IRD, INRAE). Its goal is to share the latest research findings from its constituent laboratories in a fun and engaging way for everyone.

Using a mobile phone or tablet, immerse yourself in our research worlds, from the depths of the oceans to the far reaches of the Universe!

Designed to be accessible to the widest possible audience, PYX offers clear, reliable, and educational scientific content based on our research in Environmental, Earth, and Universe Sciences.
Are you interested in science? Whether you're an amateur or simply curious, a science communicator, teacher, student, or high school student, alone, with friends, or with family, PYX is the app for you!
Each piece of content is designed to foster discovery and understanding, spark curiosity, and provide insights into contemporary scientific issues. Interactive content, short texts, images, podcasts, geolocated discovery trails, and event announcements are just some of the ways PYX offers to enrich your scientific knowledge.

PYX showcases the work of scientists and research teams at OSU Pythéas, while bridging the gap between science and society. The application highlights natural phenomena, research methods, and major current environmental issues, requiring no prior scientific knowledge. It addresses all these topics in various formats: augmented reality, podcasts, articles, and educational games. It also invites users to discover scientific news and public events involving OSU Pythéas laboratories through real-time notifications!

The app can be used:
• independently, to learn and stay informed at your own pace
• in an educational context, as a teaching tool
• during science outreach activities, events, or visits

Main features:
• Scientific content accessible to all audiences
• Varied themes related to environmental science
• Discovery paths designed for mobile devices
• Regular content updates
• Free and ad-free app

PYX is committed to disseminating knowledge and sharing science, fostering an informed understanding of the world around us.

Download PYX and discover science in a new way, wherever you are!