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Tackling cervical cancer through targeted communication

Reaching vulnerable women with targeted screening and vaccination approaches can help to reduce cervical cancer deaths Comprehensive screening programmes and early diagnoses are critical elements in the fight against cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer affecting women worldwide. Screening programmes can be used for example to detect the human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that…

cancer prevention, cervical cancer, early diagnosis, health communication, human papillomavirus, Public Health

Making technology more inclusive

Leveraging artificial intelligence and haptic solutions, researchers aim to make digital devices and content more accessible to the visually impaired Digital technology seems to have permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, radically transforming how we connect, work and interact. But this isn’t the case for everyone. Because digital devices rely almost exclusively on visual…

artificial intelligence, Assistive Technology, digital accessibility, inclusive technology, multisensory tablet, visual impairment

The biological battery that could power future farms

Researchers tap the power of microbial fuel cells to generate a continuous, clean and maintenance-free power supply for precision agriculture Farms of the future will have to source more sustainable energy supplies for distributed low-power applications, such as precision irrigation and environmental monitoring. “Current solutions typically rely on conventional batteries or external power sources. These…

environmental sustainability, irrigation, microbial fuel cells, Precision Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

Noteya Innovations and Sakamoja Group Sign Cooperation Agreement to Develop Infrastructure Modernization and Digital Transformation Projects in East Africa

Companies to utilize AI-driven technologies and automation platforms to overcome legacy infrastructure bottlenecks acorss energy, utilities, healthcare and enterprise sectors Noteya Innovations, an international business acceleration and project management consulting firm, and Sakamoja Group, a diversified technology, fintech and infrastructure development company focused on accelerating digital transformation and sustainable economic growth across Africa, today announced that…

artificial intelligence, Digital Transformation, East Africa, Healthcare, infrastructure, Renewable Energy

The test that finds the hearing loss doctors cannot detect

Hidden hearing loss affects millions, but has no diagnosis or treatment options. EU-funded researchers have developed tools that could change both Imagine struggling to follow conversations in a noisy restaurant or keep up in a busy office, yet being told by a doctor that your hearing is fine. That is the frustrating reality for people…

audiology, cochlear synaptopathy, hearing aids, hidden hearing loss, Horizon Europe, medical technology

Systemic circular solutions demonstrated in European cities and regions

Europe’s cities and regions manage many of the systems where resources are consumed, wasted and reused – from waste, water and food systems to mobility, housing and local industry. By working with businesses, researchers and citizens, they can turn local waste streams into valuable resources, reduce environmental pressures and create more resilient, innovative and liveable…

circular bioeconomy, circular economy, European Green Deal, Horizon Europe, Sustainable Cities, waste management

Who’s better at negotiating, men or women?

Study explores whether women are equally effective negotiators as men We negotiate every day, from discussing a teen’s screen time to getting a better price when buying something. In all of these situations, we’re trying to find a solution that everyone can accept. Men are often more likely to negotiate aggressively, take risks, and ask…

Cognitive Psychology, gender, leadership, Nature Communications, negotiation, research

Learning to cope with the unexpected: training AI to manage uncertainty

Knowing when you do not know causes human agents to act with caution. Epistemic AI uses mathematical frameworks to bring uncertainty awareness to machine learning It is well established that AI has applications in every aspect of human life. An economic driver already revolutionising our homes, schools and jobs, next-generation AI will need to improve…

artificial intelligence, Autonomous Vehicles, epistemic A, Horizon Europe, machine learning, Robotics

Building health systems designed for people, not diseases

BUILD promotes person-centred, integrated care across Europe with input from older adults requiring care, caregivers and other stakeholders How do we prevent inequalities in long-term care, especially given Europe’s ageing population? Launched in 2024, the EU-funded BUILD project set out to map care systems across Europe and study how social inequalities affect access and outcomes.…

EU Projects, Healthcare Innovation, healthy ageing, integrated care, long-term care, person-centered care

From prosthetics to paper and AI: Europe’s innovation summit backs new tech

Europe has the science. Now it needs the scale. An EU-backed start-up summit is trying to close that gap In a conference space at the edge of Brussels, networking reaches a crescendo as a DJ plays music in the background. On the floor, everyone is showcasing their work – from semiconductor chips to advanced renewable…

artificial intelligence, circular economy, European Innovation Council, innovation ecosystem, Quantum Computing, technology startups

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