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The Auragen project: turning the hopes of genomic medicine into reality
Health, In the News, SocietyThere is only one way to unlock the mysteries of certain genetic diseases — analyze each patient gene by gene. Genome analysis offers great promise for understanding rare diseases and providing personalized treatment for each patient. The…

5G: the new generation of mobile is already a reality
Digital, In the News[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile 4G is still being rolled out, 5G is already in the starting blocks. For consumers whose smartphones still show “3G” alongside a reception indicator which rarely makes it over two bars out of four, this can be quite…

Millimeter waves for mobile broadband
Digital, In the News5G will inevitably involve opening new frequency bands allowing operators to increase their data flows. Millimeter waves are among the favorites, as they have many advantages: large bandwidth, adequate range, and small antennas. Whether or not…

5G… and beyond: Three standardization challenges for the future of communication
Digital, In the News[dropcap]G[/dropcap]enerations of mobile technologies come around at the rate of about one every ten years. Ten years is also roughly the amount of time it takes for them to be created. No sooner has a generation been offered to end consumers…

SDN and virtualization: more intelligence in 5G networks
Digital, In the NewsNew uses for 5G imply a new way of managing telecommunications networks. To open the way for new actors, we will have to divide and virtualize network slices, and find a dynamic way of allocating them to new services. This organization is made…

Will 5G turn the telecommunications market upside-down?
Europe EN, In the News, SocietyThe European Commission is anticipating the arrival of the fifth generation in mobile phones (5G) in 2020. It is expected to significantly increase data speeds and offer additional uses. However, the extent of the repercussions on the telecommunications…

Speakshake, shaking up distance language learning
Digital, In the News, Start-up-enThe start-up Speakshake has created a communication platform for improving your foreign language speaking skills. As well as communication, it offers users a variety of learning tools to accompany their discussions. The platform has been recognized…

23 terms to help understand artificial intelligence
Digital, In the NewsNeural networks, predictive parsing, chatbots, data analysis, machine learning, etc. The 8th Fondation Mines-Télécom booklet provides a glossary of 23 terms to clarify some of the terms used in artificial intelligence (AI).
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Climate change as seen from space
Digital, Energy & environment, In the NewsRené Garello, IMT Atlantique – Institut Mines-Télécom
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he French National Centre for Space Research has recently presented two projects based on greenhouse gas emission…

Julien Bras: nature is his playground
Energy & environment, In the News, Materials, PortraitCellulose is one of the most abundant molecules in nature. At the nanoscale, its properties allow it to be used for promising applications in several fields. Julien Bras, a chemist at Grenoble INP, is working to further develop the use of this…

Pierre Rouchon: research in control
Digital, In the News, PortraitPierre Rouchon, a researcher at Mines ParisTech, is interested in the control of systems. Whether it be electromechanical systems, industrial facilities or quantum particles, he works to observe their behavior and optimize their performance.…

Sébastien Bigo: setting high-speed records
Digital, In the News, PortraitDriven by his desire to take the performance of fiber optics to the next level, Sébastien Bigo has revolutionized the world of telecommunications. His work carried out at Nokia Bell Labs has now set nearly 30 world records for the bandwidth…

And the winners of the new IMT-Académie des Sciences Awards are…
In the NewsAt the start of 2017, IMT and the French Académie des Sciences created the Grand Prix Award and the Young Scientist Prize (with support from the Fondation Mines-Télécom) to reward exceptional European scientific contributions in the fields…

Invenis: machine learning for non-expert data users
Digital, In the News, Start-up-enInvenis went into incubation at Station F at the beginning of July, and has since been developing at full throttle. This start-up has managed to make a name for itself in the highly competitive sector of decision support solutions using data…

Ethics, an overlooked aspect of algorithms?
Digital, In the News, SocietyWe now encounter algorithms at every moment of the day. But this exposure can be dangerous. It has been proven to influence our political opinions, moods and choices. Far from being neutral, algorithms carry their developers' value judgments,…

How is technology changing the management of human resources in companies?
Digital, In the News, Start-up-enIn business, digital technology is revolutionizing more than just production and design. The human resources sector is also being greatly affected; whether that be through better talent spotting, optimized recruitment processes or getting employees…

Fine particles are dangerous, and not just during pollution peaks
Energy & environment, Health, In the NewsVéronique Riffault, IMT Lille Douai – Institut Mines-Télécom and François Mathé, IMT Lille Douai – Institut Mines-Télécom
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he French Agency for Food, Environmental…

No autonomous cars without cybersecurity
Digital, In the NewsProtecting cars from cyber-attacks is an increasingly important concern in developing smart vehicles. As these vehicles become more complex, the number of potential hacks and constraints on protection algorithms is growing. Following the example…

With Ledgys, blockchain becomes a tangible reality
Digital, In the News, Start-up-enWinner of the blockchain BNP jury prize at VivaTechnology last year, Ledgys hopes to reaffirm its relevance once more this year. From June 15 to 17, 2017, the company will be attending the event again to present its Ownest application. The application…

Data&Musée – Developing data science for cultural institutions
Digital, In the NewsTélécom SudParis and Télécom ParisTech are taking part in Data&Musée, a collaborative project led by Orpheo, launched on September 27, 2017. The project's aim is to provide a single, open platform for data from cultural institutions…

Rethinking ethics in social networks research
Digital, In the News, SocietyAntonio A. Casilli, Télécom ParisTech – Institut Mines-Télécom, University of Paris-Saclay and Paola Tubaro, Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]esearch into social media is booming, fueled by…

A new laser machining technique for industry
Carnot EN, In the News, MaterialsFEMTO-Engineering, part of Carnot Télécom & Société numérique institute, offers manufacturers a new cutting and drilling technique for transparent materials. By using a femtosecond laser, experts can reach unrivalled levels of precision…

Understanding methane hydrate formation to revolutionize pipelines
Energy & environment, In the News, Live labs ENSince hydrocarbon is always drawn from deep in the sea floor, oil companies face potential obstruction problems in their pipelines due to the formation of solid compounds: methane hydrates. Ana Cameirao, an engineer and PhD specializing in industrial…

Seald: transparent cryptography for businesses
Digital, In the News, Start-up-enSince 2015, the start-up Seald has been developing a solution for the encryption of email communication and documents. Incubated at ParisTech Entrepreneurs, it is now offering businesses a simple-to-use cryptography service, with automated operations.…