Day: December 5, 2018

Research Headlines – Defending hardware and data against malicious cyber attacks

The exposure this year of the Meltdown and Spectre flaws in computer processors has given added urgency to the work of an EU-funded project to protect systems against ‘side-channel’ attacks. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Bespoke sanitation solutions for water-stressed regions

With EU backing, an international team has developed a unique bespoke – modular yet integrated – solution for reusing wastewater in remote and/or water-stressed communities. The patented technologies are being piloted in locations where water is a precious commodity for agriculture or in the conservation of natural freshwater ecosystems. Powered

Research Headlines – Researchers predict huge CO2 release by 2050

As the Earth warms, it releases trapped carbon into the atmosphere. Just how much is likely to be released and the impact it could have on the planet has been the subject of much debate. EU-funded researchers can now offer new insights into likely soil activity in climate-change scenarios. Powered

Research Headlines – Rogue ‘protein factories’ point to potential cancer treatments

Cells are packed with proteins, encoded by the recipes in our genes. An EU-funded researcher has discovered key differences in protein production between healthy cells and tumours, revealing exciting potential avenues for the development of future cancer treatments. Powered by WPeMatico

Breda wins 2019 Access City Award for making the city more accessible to citizens with disabilities

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 4 December 2018 The 2019 Access City Award goes to the city of Breda, in the Netherlands, for continuously making improvements to make life easier for people with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico

Blue Economy call: €18.7 million available for funding

This call for proposals aims to accelerate the development and implementation of the EU Maritime Policy and the sustainable development of the blue economy across Europe. This general objective is further divided into specific objectives as described under each of the 3 topics that are part of this call for