Good news from around Europe
EU-funded researchers have developed a carbon with tiny pores that could prevent infection of livers by intestinal bacteria – a common complication in chronic liver disease. The material could improve patients’ quality of life and chances of survival, while reducing the use of antibiotics in managing the disease. Powered by
Does our increasing reliance on smartphones make data more vulnerable? An EU-funded project’s recommendations on cybersecurity aim to inform policymakers on the best approaches to protect personal data and improve trust in mobile applications. Powered by WPeMatico
Young researchers are developing next-generation manufacturing processes for medicines and chemicals in an EU-funded network. Their innovative and green solutions aim to boost industrial competitiveness. Powered by WPeMatico
If railways could ensure maintenance didn’t disrupt rail services, trains could be the main arteries of Europe’s transportation infrastructure. The EU-funded OPTIRAIL project has developed a new framework to better maintain railways – it could even unify rail networks across Europe, making the continent a more competitive global force. Powered
A group of young researchers spent the past couple of years with their heads in the clouds… to better understand aerosol cloud interactions and how they can help predict climate change. The project also led to technological advances in remote-sensing instrumentation and picked up the pace for technological transfer from
European Union leaders have solemnly proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights at the Social Summit for fair jobs and growth in Gothenburg, Sweden. Powered by WPeMatico
Last week, London foodies gathered in Hackney to experience fine dining on typical household scraps. As part of the LIFE-funded TRiFOCAL project, a neighbourhood hangout feasted guests on ingredients other restaurants might have thrown away. Recycling pieces of bread, meat and vegetables, its chefs put together three courses, including a
Climate talks get personal this week as Fiji’s presidency of the 23rd Conference of Parties (COP23) calls for participation from citizens and civil society. On cue, the LIFE Programme held a side-event in which NGOs, academics and private companies swapped tips on protecting the environment and financing climate action in
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