Good news from around Europe
EU-funded researchers are designing and testing a systematic approach to defining the risks posed to ancient monuments by climate change – and how to predict and prevent these. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project is creating a Europe-wide cultural heritage research infrastructure to provide easier access to scientific facilities, archival information and expertise and to improve training in heritage science. Powered by WPeMatico
The preparations for the Square Kilometre Array are advancing: construction is due to begin in 2020. An EU-funded project team working on infrastructure was one of several groups involved in the detailed design of this instrument, which will be co-located on two continents. In Australia, 133 000 antennas are to
People move from one country or continent to another for many reasons, and the pace of migration is speeding up. An EU-funded project looked at how museums can reflect the impact of these flows in today’s interconnected, multicultural world. Powered by WPeMatico
What are health, illness and healing? An EU-funded project focusing on indigenous communities in Ecuador is exploring traditional perceptions and the ways in which other cultures affect them. New insights could help inform the design of policies to support migrant or marginalised populations from traditional backgrounds. Powered by WPeMatico
EU-funded researchers are developing art-based methods of promoting reflection and dialogue on contentious aspects of Europe’s cultural heritage. Transmission of these methods aims to increase inclusiveness and foster convivial relations, thereby helping to shape European imagination. Powered by WPeMatico
Providing detailed information on non-food biomass availability and appropriate conversion technologies will help to boost Europe’s sustainable transition to a bio-based economy. An EU-funded project is helping to ensure that sustainable biomass is creating new revenue streams for agriculture and job opportunities in bio-based industries. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project has developed a probabilistic approach to providing a reliable and affordable electricity supply to European consumers. It uses innovative methods to address the challenges of an increasingly interconnected, flexible and renewables-dominated system. Powered by WPeMatico
A total of 57 small and medium-sized companies have been selected for funding under the recently launched European Innovation Council (EIC) pilot. Powered by WPeMatico
Have you ever taken a photo of your meal in a restaurant? Aside from sharing what you are eating with friends on social media, this habit could significantly improve your quality of life if you suffer from diabetes, thanks to an innovative smartphone app developed by an EU-funded project. Powered