Month: November 2018

Coexistence with wolves in a changing Romania

Human and wolf coexistence is a complex challenge with deep historical roots. In Romania changing farming communities, expanding national infrastructure and fragmented habitats mean that the human–wolf relationship needs ever-closer attention. Powered by WPeMatico

Finding cleaner alternatives to textile finishing products

The textile industry continues to look to a LIFE-funded project for inspiration on cleaning up its environmental impact, after the project officially concluded in August this year. MIDWOR-LIFE carried out industrial-scale assessments in Spain, the Czech Republic and Italy on textile finishing products which enable fabrics to repel water or

Saving the European lynx – building on hunters’ legacy

The European lynx (Lynx lynx) was first reintroduced into the Former Yugoslavia in 1973 by foresters and hunters, after the Dinaric-SE Alpine population becoming extinct in the wild at the end of the 19th century. Now, due to inbreeding and dwindling numbers, the LIFE Lynx project is fighting to save

Environment – Independent experts make research and innovation recommendations for achieving emissions goals

A panel of independent experts on decarbonisation has published a report on the role of research and innovation in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement, as well as the R&I priorities that will put the EU at a competitive advantage in the decarbonisation race. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Tracking and preventing radicalisation using an AI ‘spy’

TA suite of smart software being developed by EU-funded researchers is designed to help law enforcers and intelligence agencies stop violent online radicalisation in its tracks. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – High-tech detection of fraudulent documents

The making and use of false documents is responsible for enormous losses in societal and individual human terms. An EU-funded research initiative is piloting a high-tech detector of fraudulent documents, to be used by financial, border-control and law-enforcement services. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Walkie-talkies get a high-tech, super-secure makeover

As national and international emergency services start thinking about switching from standard radio networks to broadband, EU-funded researchers are ahead of the game with their secure, high-tech take on the traditional walkie-talkie. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Smart video analysis software saves time in fighting crime

An innovative artificial intelligence platform being developed by EU-funded researchers analyses CCTV and videos posted on social media to identify criminals, suspicious behaviour and events more quickly. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Cyber-detective assists police with criminal investigations

EU-funded researchers have been developing next-generation analytics technology that will help law-enforcement agencies make sense of the masses of data collected during complex investigations. This will help to increase crime-detection rates and improve security for citizens. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Disrupting online extremism to boost safety

An EU-funded research project aims to boost the fight against terrorists and others abusing the internet as a platform to spread hate and incite violence. The project’s recommendations could feed into better strategies to increase global security and prevent extremist violence. Powered by WPeMatico