Month: April 2018

Research Headlines – Digital technology improves safety at sea

An EU-funded project is creating a global online communication platform as well as digital standards for weather reports, nautical charts and other aids to improve communications and safety at sea. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Designer bugs for creating greener plastics

Plastics are desirable because they are very durable and resistant to degradation. Plastic waste is undesirable because of these very properties. EU-funded researchers are designing bacteria to efficiently consume plastic waste and turn it into novel destructible plastic – good for the environment and health. Powered by WPeMatico

Eurydice has a new website

EACEA A7 has launched its new Eurydice website, with a new design and new features. Eurydice is Europe’s network of 42 national units based in all 38 countries of the Erasmus+ programme. It explains how education systems are organised in Europe and how they work, by publishing detailed descriptions of

Research Headlines – Smarter wings for bird-like flights

Taking inspiration from nature, an EU-funded project is developing smart airplane wings that can sense changes in pressure and adapt their shape instantaneously. These airplanes of the future will be more energy efficient and silent: more bird-like, in effect. Powered by WPeMatico

Vote for your favourite LIFE green city project!

You can now pick your favourite green city project and meet its pioneers at the EU Green Week 2018. The European Commission has shortlisted six finalists from among 62 best LIFE projects and will collect your vote until 25 April to determine who will bring home this year’s People’s Choice