Appearing almost a century ago and brought up to date a few years ago, aeroponic cultivation seems to be part of the third green revolution. Could this new form of agriculture help to feed nine billion humans while reducing the negative effects that intensive agriculture has on the environment? Genesis of aeroponic culture From […]
By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions have to be reduced 30% compared to 2005. This commitment by the Trudeau government requires mobilization by all, not only citizens and industries. Certainly, every contribution is beneficial, including that of employees. Beware of easy energy If you are attentive to what’s happening around you, you may realize that […]
Koreans, Chinese and Americans have embarked on the race for foldable portable smartphones, some of them for several years now. The finish line seems to be in the beginning of 2019 – unless it’s late 2018, according to certain rumours. Who will be the first across it? Who are these actors and what are their […]
It’s a new form of work-related depression that may well become more common in the coming years. Brown-out, which literally refers to a “drop in power”, affects more and more workers. But what is this new disorder and what are the symptoms to watch out for? Brown-out must not be confused with burn-out, which describes […]
Both the Sunday sportsman and the professional athlete appreciate the benefits of technology in their equipment. Safety, comfort, performance… nothing is spared for the sporting experience to be conclusive, even to end with a (well-deserved) win in competition. How does technology contribute? What are the potential setbacks? Each discipline has its own technological innovation […]
We seem to still be waiting for the great industrial revolution announced with the emergence of 3D printing. Nonetheless, significant breakthroughs in certain business fields along with a positive study carried out by the International Data Corporation (IDC) do suggest a surge in additive manufacturing in the next few years. Before looking at some accomplishments, […]
Year after year, studies show that Canadians still struggle to disconnect from work during the holidays. And it’s going from bad to worse, according to a new survey conducted by the Accountemps recruitment firm. Gone are the days when the computer was shut down after having summarily programmed an out-of-office autoreply message. Today, with a […]
The sixth largest producer of nuclear power in the world, Canada plays a significant role not only in operation of nuclear power plants worldwide, but also in controlling the proper operation of Canadian facilities and their decommissioning program, all under the watchful eye of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Let’s look at the situation […]
The global market for battery energy storage is poised for a meteoric rise, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance study, which states that between 2016 and 2030 its growth will be multiplied by 64. But before seeking out the reasons, a quick reminder about battery energy storage. From lead to lithium Created in […]
Children, teenagers and adults, we are all under the spell of technology and suffer every setback… especially when it comes time to go to sleep. So if you are unable to make – or follow – the wise resolution to turn off your screens some time before you go to bed, you can opt for […]
Aware that their economy should no longer be based solely on oil revenues, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun to look to the stars, or rather Mars. By setting itself the disproportionate goal of settling a habitable colony there by 2117, the country not only wants to play in the big leagues but especially […]
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) could only applaud with both hands the article published on August 9, 2017, in which two Australian researchers listed serious alternatives to animal experimentation. Thanks to in vitro experiments and in silico techniques, some of the three million animals studied annually in Canada for scientific purposes could have […]
