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From floods to wildfires, new ideas are helping Europe adapt to climate extremes

From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders Many people expect a raging wildfire to leave a blackened, lifeless landscape in its wake. But after a…

climate resilience, climatechange, environmental sustainability, Europe, Innovation, Sustainability

Beyond museum walls: games that let you step into history

From war zones to coal mines and prison camps, a new generation of video games is helping museums bring history to life and reach audiences far beyond their walls What does war look like through the eyes of a child? For those far removed from conflict, it can be hard to imagine. A new narrative…

cultural heritage, Education, Innovation, Storytelling, video games, virtual reality

Imagine That: Brain Uses Neurons from Vision System When Forming Mental Imagery

Researchers have found that when you recall and visualize something you have seen before—a key component of long-term memory—neurons in your visual system reactivate in a manner consistent with vision Creative endeavors, like making art, writing music, or penning a poem, require the recall of memories to fuel imagination. Many other human behaviors, including problem…

artificial intelligence, brain activity, Cognitive Science, memory research, mental imagery, Neuroscience

Digital identity transforms seamless international travel experiences worldwide

The most significant advancement lies in the potential to replace traditional physical documents, such as passports and boarding passes, with digital credentials stored on mobile devices The global aviation industry is approaching a turning point following confirmation that digital identity for international travel is not only viable, but also secure and efficient. This has been…

air travel, airports, biometric technology, border control, digital identity, passenger experience

Robots, smart tech and experience: rethinking work for an ageing Europe

As Europe’s workforce ages and labour shortages grow, an EU-funded network shows how robotics and smart human-centric design can help experienced workers stay in work Europe’s workforce is ageing fast. The number of people(opens in new window) aged 55 and over in employment has jumped from 23.8 million in 2010 to nearly 40 million in…

artificial intelligence, Cruise Industry, employment, ergonomics, Smart Manufacturing, smart technology

ODEON launches Open Call to fund innovative digital energy solutions across Europe

Selected projects will receive up to €60,000 in funding, alongside access to the project’s Cloud-Edge Data & Intelligence Service Platform and a dedicated mentoring and support programme The Horizon Europe project ODEON has launched its Open Call to support organisations developing innovative digital solutions that accelerate Europe’s green and digital energy transition. The call invites…

artificial intelligence, energy transition, Horizon Europe, open call, Renewable Energy, startups

New AI maps help protect biodiversity across sectors

Satellite and citizen data feed scalable biodiversity indicators, helping planners, consultants and managers compare risks, target surveys and act sooner Biodiversity decisions often depend on incomplete data. A site might have a few surveys conducted in different years by different teams using different methods. This makes it difficult to compare locations, spot trends early and…

artificial intelligence, biodiversity conservation, citizen science, ecosystem management, environmental monitoring, satellite data

MIT researchers measure traffic emissions, to the block, in real-time

A new study pieces together existing data sources in order to develop a detailed, dynamic picture of auto emissions In a study focused on New York City, MIT researchers have shown that existing sensors and mobile data can be used to generate a near real-time, high-resolution picture of auto emissions, which could be used to…

air pollution, Data Analytics, Descarbonización, MIT research, Smart Cities, urban mobility

Demystifying migraine

‘It’s not an imagined headache, and it’s not a mild condition,’ says Michael Moskowitz, Brain Prize recipient for his dogma-defying research About 15 percent of people worldwide suffer from migraine, a neurological condition that can cause headache, nausea, visual disturbances, and sensitivity to light and sound. After stroke and neonatal brain injuries, migraine is the…

brain disorders, CGRP, Harvard Medical School, Medical Innovation, migraine research, neurology

Boosting societal resilience with trustworthy AI tools

Effective and efficient artificial intelligence tools have been developed to help combat the increasingly sophisticated threat from online disinformation In an era of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes, verifying whether information is trustworthy or not can be a fraught and challenging task. Disinformation is also often multimodal and cross-platform, combining text, images, video and audio…