Tag: future
How a continent opened up influences the location of future subduction zones
A new study provides a better understanding of where and how subduction zones are initiated, a major stage in the Wilson cycle. It appears that the tectonic and magmatic heritage…
All-terrain ANYmal robot is the future of city delivery
Swiss-Mile, a spin-off company of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, has just presented the latest version of its ANYmal robot which will go on sale next year.…
Omicron variant: what if that’s good news for the future?
Since its discovery in South Africa, the Omicron variant has been shaking the planet. Border closures, vaccine dose rushes, summit meetings, stock market collapse … What if this variant was…
The virtues of the past for the society of the future, by Roland Lehoucq
The functioning of a human society is based on its consumption of matter and energy. In physics, this observation is obvious because, according to her, energy measures the capacity of…
Artificial intelligence and scent: Could the toothbrush be used for cancer diagnosis in the future?
From the perfumes and deodorants we wear to public spaces, fragrance is one of the last areas where artificial intelligence will revolutionize our lives. But big data and ultra-fast computers…
Roof windows: towards a more sustainable future?
Bringing natural light and renewing the interior air, roof windows play an essential role in furnished attics. Designed in a sustainable approach, they contribute to our well-being and our health.…
Defense innovation forum: when the army imagines the war of the future
From Thursday until November 27, the Defense Innovation Forum (FID) is held at Espace Champerret, in Paris. The army presents its latest innovations there, with more than a hundred futuristic…