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European countries come together to improve outcomes for young cancer patients

EU-funded researchers are working together to improve survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer and reduce inequalities between countries Dealing with cancer in children is hard enough. Knowing that there are huge disparities in survival rates between higher- and lower-income countries in Europe makes it even worse. But EU-funded researchers are working…

Making laminate flooring production circular

A new technology extracting wood fibres from laminate flooring highlights the environmental and economic benefits of recycling fibreboard products A steam explosion process is being used at a pilot plant in Bazeilles, France, to recycle laminate flooring and its primary constituents – medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and high-density fibreboard (HDF). Owned by leading laminate flooring manufacturer…

Urgent action needed to understand links between air pollution and mental health

Leading scientists are calling for urgent global action to better understand the links between air pollution and mental health In a paper published by the British Journal of Psychiatry Open, researchers led by psychiatrist Professor Kam Bhui at the University of Oxford, say that while poor air quality is a risk factor for mental illness, progress in understanding the causes…

Five No-Cost Pilots Being Offered Globally

Leading Cities spearheads urban transformation with another AcceliGOV edition Urban areas, responsible for over 70% of global CO2 emissions and consuming two-thirds of the world’s energy, stand at the forefront of the fight against climate change and the quest for sustainable development. With cities facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from severe weather events and inefficient waste management…

Building a bulwark against the future quantum threat

The PQ-REACT project launches its first open call, inviting cryptography enthusiasts to showcase their solutions for a faster and smoother transition to post-quantum cryptography In our connected world, communicating securely is key, but quantum technology threatens to render ineffective the encryption methods we use today. While the threat quantum computers pose to classical cryptography is…

Athens implements check-in system exclusively for cruise passengers

Cruise passengers can enjoy a quicker and more convenient check-in process, as their luggage will be handled separately during their transfer Athens International Airport has taken a significant step to improve the experience of cruise passengers by launching a special check-in system dedicated exclusively to this segment. This initiative, which is part of a joint…

URBAN GreenUP: Embracing nature-based solutions to tackle cities’ climate change challenges

It has left a lasting legacy with a broad range of materials and resources that are influencing urban greening and re-naturing efforts across Europe and beyond Nature-based solutions (NBSs) are growing more and more popular as an effective and sustainable way to deal with environmental problems. However, they face several challenges during implementation. The URBAN…

UAE is the Middle East’s MICE tourism leader with 50% market share, worth an estimated USD 5.62 billion in 2024

The Middle East is rapidly emerging as a hub of the global events industry, with countries like the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia driving growth in the sector. On the occasion of SES 2024, when the industry gathers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to reaffirm its growth and successes, here’s a look at what makes it…

Nature’s own chemistry could help reduce waste and improve health

EU-funded researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body When Dr Andrés de la Escosura, an organic chemistry researcher at the Institute for Advanced Research in Chemical Sciences (IAdChem) in Madrid, Spain, set out to fundamentally change the way…

How susceptible is household work to automation?

Will there be more free time in the future? Quite possibly, according to an EU-funded study that states AI could slash time currently spent on domestic chores Almost 40 % less time on unpaid domestic work – this is what British and Japanese experts say we can look forward to in 10 years, according to…