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Enzymes could make many chemical conversions more efficient, more sustainable and more affordable – and marine microbes produce an abundant variety of these biological catalysts, say EU-funded researchers who set out to find new ones for use in industry. A vast collection, new knowledge, four patents and a start-up are
Amid an urgent need to cut carbon emissions to combat climate change, EU-funded researchers have developed a new generation of highly efficient power plants for generating heat and electricity from biomass. Powered by WPeMatico
Getting people to wear bicycle helmets can be tricky. Many cyclists complain that helmets are just too hot. But EU-funded researchers are now making the headgear a lot cooler, creating an extra incentive to wear it while boosting safety. Powered by WPeMatico
This Citizen Science – SDG conference is an official event of the German Presidency taking place in Berlin and online:The conference will present, evaluate and discuss the contributions that citizen science makes in framing and achieving sustainable development, specifically the Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations.It will bring together
The global bioeconomy is growing, but it must overcome hurdles including avoiding competition with land used for food production. An EU- and industry-funded project is exploring using contaminated and waste land for biocrops. Powered by WPeMatico
The fourth conference of the Energy Modelling Platform for Europe (EMP-E) will take place on 6– 8 October 2020 and will be hosted by the European Commission DG Research & Innovation. The conference is organised in co-operation with the H2020 Energy Modelling Group, made up of eight Horizon 2020 projects.
The European Commission has brought together thousands of policymakers, researchers, innovators, businesspeople and citizens in a unique digital event on the future of research and innovation. Powered by WPeMatico
Air pollution is a major risk factor for health in Europe. EU-funded research is helping to find innovative, inexpensive and green solutions for improving air quality, particularly in urban environments. Powered by WPeMatico
A huge EU-funded project has demonstrated how big data and artificial intelligence could transform Europe’s transport sector, cutting costs and fuel consumption on road, rail, air and sea while boosting operational efficiency and improving customer experience. Powered by WPeMatico
The city of Leuven in Belgium is the European Capital of Innovation 2020, the Commission announced today at the European Research and Innovation Days. The award recognises Leuven’s excellent innovation concepts as well as processes and governance models creating a framework that brings ideas to life. The municipality will receive