Month: December 2019
Extra flavour and fraud prevention on the menu for Europe’s beer and wine industries
Europe’s valuable wine and beer industries are working to retain their competitive edge with an expanded range of aromas and...
Antifreeze fish inspire new cryoprotectants for human cells and tissues
The idea of cryogenically freezing a person to preserve their body until many years into the future has long been...
Water in a loop: how to combat water scarcity on remote islands
Every summer, thousands of tourists travel to Greece’s idyllic islands to enjoy their sunny beaches. Even the global pandemic couldn’t...
Tackling rising anxiety, burnout and depression in the workplace
European researchers are developing online tools to help small and medium-sized enterprises improve the mental health of employees.By Andrew DunneAsk...
Banish retrofit blues with one-stop shop and better living
Retrofitting housing to be more energy efficient and provide equitable benefits for all is essential to make Europe carbon neutral....
Advanced forecasting to help millions on coasts and in cities cope with climate-change impacts
Climate adaptation requires communities to plan ahead for the unavoidable changes coming our way not just immediately but decades from...
A push to ensure fresh foods end up getting tasted instead of wasted
Every day food is thrown away and squandered by the lorry-load. EU researchers are developing ways to cut waste –...
Repurposing finds new health-giving uses for old medicines
Medicines that have been approved to medicate one ailment are being repurposed to treat others, saving lives and giving fresh...
