How governments are weaponising the private sector

Cornelia Woll, Professor of International Political Economy at the Hertie School

On June 11th, 2026 6 min reading time

Current geopolitical tensions are increasingly manifesting themselves within the structures of the global economy, through supply chains, digital infrastructure, and more.

The birth of academic freedom in the United States

Hervé Dumez, Emeritus CNRS Research Director and Professor at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris)

On June 11th, 2026 2 min reading time

Academic freedom also protects universities as institutions, particularly in their right to decide who teaches, what is taught, and how.

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Crisis management: how to ensure trust in these critical AI systems

Sophie Lavaux, Executive Director of safe.brussels and Crisis Management Coordinator for Brussels, Yohann Garcia, Director of Data/AI Programs at Ecole Polytechnique Executive Education

On June 11th, 2026 5 min reading time

Who trusts science? A worldwide diagnosis across 68 countries

Claudia Teran-Escobar, Lecturer in Applied Social Psychology at Université Paris Nanterre

On June 1st, 2026 5 min reading time

In 2025, the largest survey ever conducted on trust in scientists was published, and its findings challenge some common misconceptions.

When markets feed on limits: tariffs, monopolies, and the logic of scarcity

Arnaud Orain, Research Director at École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS)

On June 1st, 2026 7 min reading time

Capitalism in the age of finitude is based on the idea that the pie cannot grow for everyone.

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Beyond low-carbon materials: a broader approach to cutting emissions

Matthieu Vandamme, Professor at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (IP Paris)

On June 1st, 2026 4 min reading time

Cryptography: a computer scientist and a quantum physicist win the Turing Award

Gilles Brassard, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Montreal

On May 27th, 2026 4 min reading time

Their work has had an impact on algorithm design, the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers, and more.

Bloch's Mirror: how a 1940 defeat illuminates modern cognitive warfare

Jean Langlois-Berthelot, Doctor in Applied Mathematics and Former Researcher at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris)

On May 27th, 2026 4 min reading time

In June 2026, the French historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon. Today, his work is read primarily for its ethical dimension

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Can private investment contribute to global climate justice?

Karina Vil, Master's Student at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris), Joan Delort Ylla, Research Engineer at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris)

On May 27th, 2026 6 min reading time

The risks of releasing genetically modified animals into the environment

Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo, CNRS Research Director and Associate Professor of Biology at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris)

On May 18th, 2026 4 min reading time

At the European level, discussions are underway to adapt the regulations governing GMOs to the specific case of 'genetic forcing'.

How to spot errors in medical research publications

Alice Dreger, PhD in Philosophy and Former Professor at Northwestern University

On May 18th, 2026 3 min reading time

Analysts primarily use statistical methods to identify inconsistencies in the data and conclusions presented in the articles.

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The construction sector's hidden role in deepening global inequalities

José Lopez, Team Leader in Energy at Agence Française du Développement

On May 18th, 2026 4 min reading time

China: how Beijing plans to become a global leader in AI

Pierre Sel, Associate Expert with the Asia Program at Institut Montaigne, PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, and Political Science Researcher

On May 4th, 2026 4 min reading time

According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation, Beijing filed nearly 30,000 patents related to generative AI between 2014 and 2024.

When life becomes an industry: jackpot or chaos?

François Kepes, Cell Biologist and Biotechnologist, Member of the French Academy of Technologies and the French Academy of Agriculture

On May 4th, 2026 6 min reading time

Synthetic biology is transforming our food supply, in particular through the creation of alternatives to animal proteins.

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MedTech: why scaling up needs the United States

Etienne Minvielle, Director of the Centre de Recherche en Gestion at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris), Patrick Jourdain, Medical Director for France at Ramsay Générale de Santé, Nicolas Castoldi, Deputy Director of Innovation at the Assistance publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP)

On May 4th, 2026 5 min reading time

PFAS and “forever chemicals”: facts, myths, and uncertainties

Pierre Labadie, CNRS Researcher in Environmental Chemistry at Université de Bordeaux

On April 28th, 2026 4 min reading time

PFAS are a family of molecules characterised by the presence of carbon chains and fluorine atoms in their chemical formula, which gives them strength and stability.

Homo Economicus on trial: what neuroeconomics reveals about rational choice

Marie Claire Villeval , Emeritus CNRS Research Director and Director of the GATE-Lab at Université de Lyon

On April 29th, 2026 6 min reading time

Experimental studies show that a loss is psychologically felt about twice as intensely as an equivalent gain.

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When it comes to urban climate adaptation, what is COP good for?

Joan Delort Ylla, Research Engineer at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris) , Fiona O’Brien, Master's Student at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris)

On April 28th, 2026 5 min reading time

Russia vs. Europe: who really has the military edge?

Louise Souverbie, Researcher at IRIS in the Defense, Strategy, and Armaments Program

On April 21st, 2026 4 min reading time

According to SIPRI estimates, between 2020 and 2024, half of all military equipment was imported from outside the EU.

Energy renovation's blind spot: the 50% performance gap

Louis-Gaëtan Giraudet, Research Director at École nationale des ponts et chaussées (IP Paris)

On April 21st, 2026 3 min reading time

In 2024, energy consumption related to building operations accounts for 45% of final energy consumption in France.

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