Good news from around Europe
The luminosity of an astronomical object, if known, can be used to measure vast distances in space. A particular type of gamma ray burst could be applied in this way, according to an EU-funded project. It would be the brightest such ‘standard candle’ yet, opening up new opportunities to advance
EU-funded researchers and industrial partners are developing a system that allows a person to control the movement of a prosthetic hand simply by thinking of commands. A patient recently underwent surgery to implant some of the project’s ground-breaking technologies. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project has developed nine innovative products to help integrate homes and businesses into a smart European electricity grid. The aim is to make green energy smarter, easier and cheaper to use at home and work – good for the pocket, the planet and Europe’s energy security. Powered by
Automated vehicles will soon be a reality on our roads but their safe integration into a ‘mixed ability’ transport system will require careful attention. EU-funded research is addressing the challenges posed by specific traffic conditions and testing possible solutions. Powered by WPeMatico
Infectious animal diseases represent a serious threat to farm animals as well as to humans’ public health. An EU-funded project is building a transnational network of bio-containment research facilities, industry partners and international organisations that allows for safe research on high-risk pathogens causing highly contagious animal diseases. Powered by WPeMatico
From today, innovative companies can apply for up to €17.5 million in combined grant and equity financing to scale-up quickly and effectively through the EIC ‘Accelerator’ pilot, increasing support for ground-breaking concepts that could shape new markets or disrupt existing ones in Europe and worldwide. Powered by WPeMatico
The future of driverless cars depends on whether the industry can create reliable systems that make drivers feel safe. That is why an EU-funded project has been applying a human-centric approach to develop software that will reassure people using automated vehicles. Powered by WPeMatico
Climate change has big and long-term impacts on cities. EU-funded research aims to increase resilience, improving cities’ capacity to anticipate, prepare for, respond to and recover from related events such as droughts and heavy rain – protecting key infrastructure and lives. Powered by WPeMatico
A thousand drivers will soon be taking to Europe’s roads behind the wheels of self-driving cars – as part of an EU-funded project to test the safety and efficiency of automated driving. Powered by WPeMatico
By applying smarter water-management methods, EU-funded research has helped to ensure that high-quality drinking water continues to flow from our taps, water loss is minimised, and energy use is optimised. Powered by WPeMatico