The switch to electric cars increases our dependence on China

María Eugenia Sanin, Lecturer in Economics at Université Paris Saclay and Research Associate at École Polytechnique (IP Paris), Olivier Perrin, Partner in the energy, resources and industry sector at Deloitte

On September 26th, 2023 4 min reading time

China's central involvement in the manufacture of batteries raises the question of economic dependence.

Health, tech, space: quantum technology is already benefiting many sectors

Pierre Henriquet, Doctor in Nuclear Physics and Columnist at Polytechnique Insights

On September 26th, 2023 4 min reading time

We already use quantum physics in our everyday lives, but the second quantum revolution could make it possible to apply it to industry.

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Does foresight really have a scientific basis?

Benjamin Cabanes, Lecturer at Mines Paris - PSL & at the MIE department of the École polytechnique (IP Paris), Orso Roger, Research Engineer at Institut des Hautes Etudes pour l'Innovation et l'Entrepreneuriat (IHEIE/PSL), Liliana Doganova, Researcher at Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation at Ecole des Mines de Paris

On September 26th, 2023 4 min reading time

Quantum physics has already changed the world

Pierre Henriquet, Doctor in Nuclear Physics and Columnist at Polytechnique Insights

On September 20th, 2023 4 min reading time

The quantification of energy exchanges between electrons in matter has led to several innovations, without which our modern technology would not exist.

Is it possible to regulate AI?

Félicien Vallet, Head of the AI department at the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) (French Data Protection Authority)

On September 20th, 2023 4 min reading time

The increasing use of AI in many areas raises the question of how it should be managed. But, at present, there is no specific regulation of AI in Europe.

Johanna Ayrault

Three things to know about the unexploited potential of public district heating systems

Johanna Ayrault, postdoctoral researcher at Centre de gestion scientifique at École des MINES Paristech

On September 20th, 2023 5 min reading time

Quantum computing: 15 minutes to understand everything

Loïc Henriet, CTO at Pasqal, Landry Bretheau, Professor at Ecole Polytechnique, Quantum Physicist and Researcher in the Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics (PMC*)

On September 13th, 2023 5 min reading time

Quantum computers could, one day, be used to solve certain problems that a classical computer cannot. Here's how.

What role will low-tech play in tomorrow's society?

Quentin Mateus, Engineer and director of low-tech investigations at Low-Tech Lab, Martina Knoop, Physicist and director of the CNRS Mission for Transversal and Interdisciplinary Initiatives (MITI)

On September 13th, 2023 4 min reading time

Research is increasingly interested in low-tech approaches: the CNRS has launched two calls for projects focusing on “frugal sciences”.

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How to optimise CO2 capture by the ocean

Laurent Bopp, CNRS Research Director at Laboratoire de Météorologue Dynamique de l’Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace, T. Alan Hatton, Ralph Landau Professor of Chemical Engineering Practice at MIT

On September 13th, 2023 4 min reading time

LSD, MDMA… how psychedelic drugs can treat psychiatric disorders

Daniele Zullino, Head of Addictology in the Department of Mental Health and Psychiatry at Geneva University Hospitals

On September 6th, 2023 5 min reading time

Medical and scientific circles have been interested in the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental disorders, such as depression and addiction.

Biohacking: medical promises or ethical perils?

Andrew Steele, PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, Science Writer and Columnist at Polytechnique Insights

On September 6th, 2023 6 min reading time

Eradicating genetic diseases or improving the cognitive performance of our descendants... Biohacking continues to develop, but it also raises ethical issues.

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Black-Scholes: the formula at the origin of Wall Street

Peter Tankov, Professor of quantitative finance at ENSAE (IP Paris)

On September 6th, 2023 6 min reading time

Seeking out life forms on Jupiter’s moons

Olivier La Marle, Head of the Universe Sciences programme at CNES

On June 13th, 2023 6 min reading time

The JUICE mission aims to test the conditions that could have led to the emergence of habitable environments on 3 of Jupiter's 4 moons.

How to prepare for the acceleration of quantum technologies

Laurent Sanchez-Palencia, CNRS research director in quantum physics and professor at the École polytechnique (IP Paris)

On June 6th, 2023 6 min reading time

Researchers are studying what happens when interactions between atoms lead to the appearance of new quantum phases such as Bose glasses.

Politics and science: the upcoming end-of-life legislation

Jean-François Delfraissy, Chairman of the French National Consultative Ethics Committee

On July 5th, 2023 3 min reading time

The issue puts two major ethical principles into tension: individual freedom and solidarity.

Ekatarina Ghosh

Say on Climate: the influential role of shareholders in company policies

Ekaterina Ghosh, student in economics of smart cities and climate policies at École Polytechnique (IP Paris), Patricia Crifo, Professor of Economics at École Polytechnique (IP Paris), Researcher at CREST (CNRS) and Associate Researcher at CIRANO

On July 6th, 2023 6 min reading time

Industry 4.0: what can be expected?

Thierry Rayna, Researcher at the CNRS i³-CRG* laboratory and Professor at École Polytechnique (IP Paris), Nicolas Jaunet, Head of Fabrication Engineering and Industry 4.0 at Michelin

On July 5th, 2023 3 min reading time

The introduction of new technologies in factories is leading to the emergence of the concept of Industry 4.0.

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Oil to lithium, the energy transition is shuffling the cards for global politics

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The switch to electric cars increases our dependence on China

María Eugenia Sanin, Lecturer in Economics at Université Paris Saclay and Research Associate at École Polytechnique (IP P..., Olivier Perrin, Partner in the energy, resources and industry sector at Deloitte

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How decisions around energy shape geopolitical power

Anna Creti, Professor at Université Paris-Dauphine-PSL, Director of Climate Economics Chair and Associate Direct...

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Gas: intermediate energy source or energy of the future?

Olivier Massol, Professor at the Centre for Energy Economics and Management at IFP School

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Oil in murky waters: pressure on prices and uncertain demand

Patrice Geoffron, Professor at the University of Paris-Dauphine and Director of Center of Energy and Climate Change Ec...

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Predicted scarcity of metals and rare elements are causing geopolitical tensions

Emmanuel Hache, Economic analyst at IFP Énergies nouvelles

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“Carbon diplomacy is an issue of power and sovereignty”

Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, Director of the Energy & Climate Centre at the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri...

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Energy transition: a gold-mine for countries of the “Lithium Triangle”?

María Eugenia Sanin, Lecturer in Economics at Université Paris Saclay and Research Associate at École Polytechnique (IP P...

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