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Funding independent healthcare research topics that industry ignores

EU-backed scientists explore why we need to support multinational clinical studies carried out by independent researchers, and how to do it A new paper published in the journal ‘Trials’ takes a close look at investigator-initiated clinical studies (IICSs), non-commercial studies conducted by independent clinicians and researchers with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare. The result…

Dear AI, collaborative shared awareness is the way to go

EU-funded researchers propose that specialised AI systems tailored to specific tasks can be more effective than general intelligence As artificial general intelligence gains more ground, so does our fear of machines gaining human-like consciousness. A more reliable, energy efficient and ethically manageable alternative is the development of domain-specific AI. A new study supported by the…

Recognising innovation towards a sustainable blue economy in the Atlantic

Projects C-FAARER and A-AAgora are among the 2024 winners of the prestigious Atlantic Project Awards Their achievements in advancing the blue economy in the Atlantic region while preserving marine ecosystems and helping to mitigate climate change have earned the EU-funded Horizon Europe projects C-FAARER and A-AAgora recognition in the Atlantic Project Awards. Presented at the…

Preserving our cultural heritage the energy efficient way

To guarantee the preservation of museum collections while also optimising energy consumption, the EU-funded SMARTMUS-E project is proposing a sound methodology for analysing temperature and humidity fluctuations in museums There is a whole unseen story behind the exhibits we get to enjoy inside museums. Many exhibits’ survival is dependent on the indoor temperature and humidity…

Pioneering new mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI

AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks.  Computer scientists at the University of Oxford have led a study to develop a new mathematical model that could help people better understand the risks posed by AI and assist regulators in…

The Future of Barcelona: Innovation in Sustainable and Smart Mobility

The city is leading the way towards a future of cleaner, safer, and more accessible mobility with creative solutions that enhance the user experience Barcelona continues to establish itself as one of the leading cities in driving sustainable and smart urban mobility. Recently, the city presented its latest innovations at the side event of the…

How do we make life’s biggest decisions?

New study explores the science behind critical life decisions Changing careers, ending a relationship, having a child, moving to another country. Such transformative choices alter the trajectory of people’s lives. A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Human Development in Germany investigated these types of decisions. They introduced a novel framework…

Bechtel Celebrates Opening of Riyadh Metro Project

BACS Consortium delivers first phase of Middle East’s largest metro system Bechtel welcomed the official inauguration of theRiyadh Metro network. As Saudi Arabia’s first underground railway project, the Riyadh Metro is expected toinitially serve 1.2 million daily passengers, with ultimately a planned maximum capacity of 3.6 million passengers daily. The project was delivered by the…

Las Rozas: A Leading Technology and Innovation Hub in Europe

The city has begun 2025 by collaborating on 13 European innovation and research projects alongside 94 other European cities. In recent years, Las Rozas has implemented a strategy to promote innovation, technological and business development, support for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the attraction of talent. This strategy has transformed the city, both within and outside…

Las Rozas, MADRID INNOVATION

Wildlife monitoring technologies used to intimidate and spy on women, study finds

Camera traps and drones deployed by government authorities to monitor a forest in India are infringing on the privacy and rights of local women Remotely operated camera traps, sound recorders and drones are increasingly being used in conservation science to monitor wildlife and natural habitats, and to keep watch on protected natural areas. But Cambridge…