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Stem Cell Technique Could Preserve Endangered Bird Species

Caltech researchers have now developed technology to freeze and preserve stem cells from birds that can then be reconstituted to help propagate populations Birds are a critical part of the global ecosystem; they enable our food production through consumption of agricultural pests like aphids and rodents, and control the spread of diseases by eating insects…

biotechnology, endangered birds, species restoration, stem cell research, wildlife conservation

Smarter agriculture: farmers work with nature to cut pesticide

With support from EU-funded researchers, farmers across Europe are adopting smarter and better integrated pest management that protects crops and cuts chemicals - without cutting profits In sunny Tourinha, a small town north of Lisbon, farmer Bruno Neves proudly walks through his fields and greenhouses full of lettuce and cucumbers. Come Christmastime, there will also…

Environmental Impact, IPM, Smart Farming, Sustainability

How EU-U.S. research collaboration is delivering far-reaching benefits

This CORDIS Results Pack showcases the strength of research collaboration between the European Union and the United States across 13 EU-funded projects, which are bringing benefits to citizens on both sides of the Atlantic The European Union and United States partnership is one the world’s most important bilateral relationships, indispensable for global security and prosperity.…

EEUU, European Union, Horizon Europe, Scientific Research, Technological Innovation

50 Turning to nature for urban solutions

About three quarters of the population in the EU are urbanites, how can we bring the natural world in to improve our quality of life? About three quarters of the population in the EU are urbanites. Are you living in an inclusive area, with parks and public spaces designed in consultation with local residents? Or…

Biodiversity, Climate Change, Urban planning, Urban Sustainability

Making sense out of vast amounts of biomedical data with AI

Researchers invent new artificial intelligence solutions to turn vast amounts of medical data into actionable insights Genomes, proteomes, metabolomes, exposomes – when it comes to human cells and tissues, there’s no shortage of data. The question is: ‘what do we do with it’? “We have vast amounts of data, but existing methods for dealing with…

artificial intelligence, biomarkers, biomedicine, Precision Medicine, research

A win-win agricultural policy for climate and biodiversity

A new policy brief highlights how strategic agricultural de-intensification can help protect our climate and improve biodiversity, while also allowing farms to prosper A policy brief(opens in new window) published by the EU-funded LAMASUS(opens in new window) project looks at the trade-offs and opportunity costs related to agricultural land management. The goal is to help…

Biodiversity, Sustainability

For startup success, teams with both U.S.-born and immigrant founders have an edge

When immigrant and U.S.-born entrepreneurs team up, their startups perform better than those founded by either group alone, according to a new study. An analysis of nearly 91,000 U.S. startups by researchers Timothy McQuade and Amir Kermani from UC Berkeley Haas and Zhao Jin of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business found that companies with mixed founder teams grow faster, employing…

entrepreneurship, Innovation, Startup, tech industry, venture capital

Should AI write your work emails?

Study explores the use of emails and their impact on workplace dynamics From correcting grammar to providing suggestions, many workers today are using AI to prepare carefully crafted emails quickly and effectively. The numbers speak for themselves. According to Eurostat(opens in new window), 13.5 % of small businesses in the EU reported using AI in…

artificial intelligence, productivity, work relations

Beyond the crowds: locals lead a sustainable reset of tourism

EU-backed researchers are working with communities in overlooked regions to create tourism strategies that promote heritage while ensuring long-term sustainability Europe’s most popular travel destinations are feeling the strain of their own success. From Paris to Dubrovnik, mass tourism brings overcrowding and pollution. Yet just beyond these hotspots lie regions eager to welcome visitors. EU-funded…

ecotourism, EU Projects, sustainable tourism

Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

New research enables computer designs to incorporate the limitations of 3D printers, to better control materials’ performance in aerospace, medical, and other applications People are increasingly turning to software to design complex material structures like airplane wings and medical implants. But as design models become more capable, our fabrication techniques haven’t kept up. Even 3D…