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Business · Nov 11, 2026France 2030 backs 13 industrial projects, from chemicals to equipmentThirteen industrial projects are being supported through France 2030’s “Première Usine” (“First Factory”) call for projects. Their activities range from materials recycling to equipment manufacturing, but selection does not mean that the sites are already in production.↗
Society · Nov 11, 2026In Hollerich, a former industrial site begins its transformationA preliminary sale agreement moves forward the redevelopment of a former industrial site near the station. The 34,600 m² development remains separate from the larger Nei Hollerich project.↗
Space · Nov 10, 2026Astra: a robot assembles a section of a structure in orbitAstra assembled a section of an antenna in orbit, without completing the 1.4-metre reflector. A promising first demonstration, but still a long way from the giant structures being envisaged.↗
Business · Nov 8, 2026In India, the electric rickshaw is changing drivers’ work tooIn India, electric rickshaws are gaining ground because the savings on running costs can matter to drivers who are on the road all day. However, charging, financing and the supply of components determine who can actually make the switch.↗
Health · Nov 7, 2026AI-designed phages administered to a patient: clinical outcome remains unknownRadical Numerics says that phages designed with its AI were administered to a patient. The company has not disclosed the patient’s clinical progress: laboratory results do not demonstrate efficacy in humans.↗
AI · Nov 6, 2026Frugal AI: a free course on looking beyond the billOpen until 31 December 2026, the MOOC from Inria and MIAI invites participants to examine AI’s impacts. Syllabus, prerequisites and realistic expectations.↗
Technology · Nov 6, 2026In Angers, Bull expands the factory set to build the next computing giantsBull’s new building is preparing for major European contracts. Behind the AI announcements lies an industrial chain of assembly, testing and delivery.↗
Culture · Nov 4, 2026Route du Rhum: looking at Guadeloupe beyond the finish lineThe race draws attention to the archipelago. The Mémorial ACTe and UNESCO resources offer another way of understanding the Atlantic, attentive to people, places and legacies.↗
Innovation · Nov 1, 2026Upgredient: fermented oil cakes to replace some of the cocoaThe project developed by Les Kojiteurs turns hazelnut and sunflower co-products into an aromatic powder. It offers a possible option for sweet recipes, but should not yet be confused with chocolate ready to replace cocoa.↗
Innovation · Nov 1, 2026An ultrasound tube guides matter through the air: what the Helsinki prototype demonstratesEight centimetres, 256 emitters and 50 watts: a prototype guides matter without a wall. Its potential and the steps still needed before industrial use.↗
Innovation · Oct 28, 2026Maglev: what separates a test record from a passenger trainAt Donghu, a test platform propelled a small vehicle to 800 km/h. The CRRC maglev designed for 600 km/h is on a different scale: that of a trainset and its systems.↗
Climate · Oct 28, 2026The carbon footprint of the wealthiest: what the capital footprint measuresOxfam cites an estimate of 249 tonnes of CO₂e for the capital held by the wealthiest 1% in France. This figure for 2022 sheds light on who owns the activities that generate emissions.↗
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