Has the time come for luxury to be revolutionized, incorporate new technologies, adapt to the changing world? The question deserves to be asked when we consider that for the first time in 20 years (1975 to 1995) the global luxury market has inverted its grown curve (- 1%). First of all, let’s look at this […]
Announced over half a century ago, nuclear fusion is about to become reality… Within a few years – or decades – man should be able to reproduce, here on Earth and in a controlled manner, the reaction that gives the Sun its energy, thereby opening the way to production of abundant, clean and safe energy. […]
At the time of the Paris Agreement and greenhouse gas emission quotas, various players have realized that the future of the planet is in their hands. To support the many private and public initiatives – such as “zero carbon” by 2030 for 12 international cities, the refusal by investors to finance projects harmful to the […]
Although it’s the stuff of dreams, Artificial Intelligence (AI) also makes many people fearful of losing their jobs. AI could eliminate 7 million jobs by 2020 and only create 2 million, a net loss of 5 million positions in 3 years. Confronted by these figures, should we be alarmed? This study from Klaus Schwab and […]
What could be more reassuring for a future engineer than to launch into a market that has seen a growth rate of 2340% in ten years (from 2005 to 2015). Indeed, the market for photovoltaic (PV) solar energy is booming in Canada and will continue to develop for the coming decades, despite its still-prohibitive cost […]
The optics-photonics sector is booming in the province, generating 800 million dollars in sales and more than 7,000 jobs. A centre for excellence has just been launched in Quebec City, with the government’s support. Gathering forces to be better equipped to conquer the local and international markets is the objective of optics-photonics companies which have […]
Varied assignments, widely sought skills, being involved in a variety of fields, some mobility… only positive points for the profession of geological engineer. Very little known by the general public, there has been interest in this profession for some years due to the multitude of environmental challenges and very encouraging employment prospects. The three major […]
