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Synthesizing exotic nanomaterials at high temperatures
Synthesizing exotic nanomaterials at high temperatures Nanomaterials are much talked-about, but the methods for making them are still the subject of fundamental research, especially when high temperatures are required. At the Laboratory of Condensed Matter for Physics, a research team is exploring new
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‘We must prepare for all possible scenarios of war,’ - Nicolas Roche - SGDSN
‘We must prepare for all possible scenarios of war,’ - Nicolas Roche - SGDSN Nicolas Roche, the Secretary-General for Defence and National Security (SGDSN), spoke to engineering students from the X23 and X24 classes about the latest 'National Strategic Review', which was coordinated by the SGDSN. He emphasised the importance
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X-UP, École Polytechnique’s incubator, launches honor loans
X-UP, École Polytechnique’s incubator, launches honor loans From spring 2026, École Polytechnique's X-UP incubator will offer honor loans for the deep tech projects it hosts and supports. These honorary loans, supported by École Polytechnique’s Foundation and averaging €40,000 per project, will finance the
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