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Helping aviation embrace data-driven innovation
Due to security and privacy concerns, Europe’s aviation sector has long shied away from sharing data between stakeholders. But that could soon change thanks to a new platform that will help aviation better leverage the power of big data, opening the door to a range of industry-disrupting services and solutions.
Advancing the feasibility of self-organising small satellite formations
This year will see the world’s first in-orbit demonstration of a self-organising, three-dimensional formation of pico-satellites.
A better ventilation system for aircraft cabins
EU-funded researchers are evaluating innovative new aircraft cabin ventilation concepts for efficiency, air quality and passenger comfort.
Towards a formalin-free hospital
A new, non-toxic histological fixative is safer for clinicians and better for the environment.
Dust devils swirling around black holes shed light on the cosmos
By studying the clouds of matter that black holes gather, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of the universe as a whole.
Understanding the mechanics of sleep
New research shows the important role that the ‘sleep hubs’ distributed throughout the brain play in ensuring a restful night.
Brains, brawn, or both? Understanding the evolutionary success of mammals
New research shows the important role that body mass and brain size have played in mammals success.
Keeping Europe’s aviation industry on the path towards competitiveness and sustainability
The EU-funded PARE project provides the research and analysis that Europe’s aviation industry needs to achieve the vision set out in the Flightpath 2050 initiative.
Understanding how the human body works to keep cancer in check
New research highlights how the body develops checkpoints that sense and repair damaged DNA, thus serving as an important anticancer barrier.
Bridging the divide between big data innovation and privacy-aware data protection
New technologies for securing user consent and enabling the trustful sharing of personal data could help expand the use of big data.
Meeting societal challenges through cutting-edge computing
To encourage the wider use of computer modelling, simulation and optimisation (MSO) methods, the EU-funded MSO4SC project created a user-friendly e-infrastructure.
Cross-border collaboration positions Latvian university as regional expert in smart transportation
Through cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing, the EU-funded ALLIANCE project is positioning one Latvian university as a regional leader in smart transportation.
Nanonet-based sensors for medical applications
To help bring biosensors into the point-of-care setting, the EU-funded Nanonets2Sense project explored the potential use of nanonets for the 3D integration of biosensors on complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology.
Equipping the data centre of the future
Using co-packaging and optical interconnects, the EU-funded L3MATRIX project has developed the technology that data centres need to handle the internet traffic of tomorrow.
The ethics of designing smart devices
By helping technology designers and developers think and talk about ethics, a group of researchers hope to improve society’s trust of smart devices.