Influencing steering, power, consumption and even noise, the tire is a centrepiece on which automotive manufacturers are redoubling efforts and creativity to meet the requirements of drivers and environmental constraints. Green tires Even though oil only represents one of the 200 components of a tire, it is of sufficiently high proportion in synthetic […]
A major source of energy and revenue for Canada, nuclear power must nonetheless contend with the tug between its supporters, who praise its low emissions of greenhouse gases, and its detractors, who deplore the devastating effects of radioactive waste. Let’s take a look at the global and Canadian situation of uranium and nuclear power plants […]
To stand out, skills are not enough – you have to know how to arouse the recruiter’s interest by highlighting your personality. How do you achieve this in a résumé, on social media? Tips. Targeting the required personal qualities Showcasing your personality is a good way of enhancing your candidacy and eliciting a call from […]
Although the disappearance of bees is not new, awareness of their mortality is relatively recent and all the more necessary as the consequences could be dramatic for humanity. While some specialists say that more than 50% of our food depends on apiculture, will technology be able to stem this scourge? A species in […]
In the last few years, 3D printing has experienced a real turning point with additive metal printing. Customized manufactured parts, light weight, reduction of costs and lead times are among the factors that have led aerospace participants to get into 3D metal printing by taking on partnerships with specialists in the field. Evolution of 3D […]
With the transition to a greener economy, a panel of experts believes there will be immense needs in “sustainable finance”. What’s it all about? Investing in building renovation for better energy efficiency, taking out a “green loan” to finance a project oriented towards sustainability or supporting innovation in green technologies: these are all practical ways […]
Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping when he took power, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) aims to resurrect the mythical Silk Road between China and Europe, through construction of infrastructure in nearly 70 countries. But what is behind this titanic project that would affect one-third of the world’s economy and two-thirds of the […]
Since it was built (more than 16 centuries ago), Venice has always aroused attention and curiosity by its architecture, its paintings, its sailors… Today, it’s the high water levels that agitate Venetians and tourists, as well as the scientific community. Can the highly ambitious MOSE project end the ever-higher and more frequent floodings of St. […]
There are many cities around the world that would like to reproduce Silicon Valley’s economic model. This is the case for Lagos (capital of Nigeria) which, with its demographic and economic strengths, even arouses the greed of Facebook and Google, who hope to invest in its entrepreneurs. Should we expect to see a balanced partnership […]
The time seems to have finally come for air traffic controllers to modernize their pilot communication systems. Although innovations have been rare in this profession for more than 60 years, they are now becoming pressing to respond to ever-growing air traffic, due in particular to the lack of construction of new airports. Portrait […]
Staying in a job for 3 years would be the ideal duration for employers, according to Indeed. For employees… six months! Results of a survey on perceptions of professional leapfrogging. In 2018, professionals are changing career often and accumulating more jobs than the baby boomers did. Adaptability, curiosity, variety and volatility: these are the values […]
Many studies conducted both by airlines and international air transport organizations agree that passenger air traffic is expected to double by 2035, with average growth of 4.7% per year. Behind these figures are not only regional disparities, but also assumptions, some of which might questionable. Asia leading the pack Airbus, Boeing, the International Air […]
