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The tropical rainforest of our gut
Although our gut is not as big as the Amazon Forest, and the organisms that it harbours are mere microbes and tiny parasites, not tigers and anacondas, it still contains many thousands of different microbial species, most of them still unknown to us. Read more [...]
Agreement on Horizon Europe creates a chance to ask what EU research policy is for
Former EuroScience Secretary General Peter Tindemans, argues that it is good news that the European Parliament and European Council have reached a partial agreement on the contours of Horizon Europe, the next EU R&D programme. Read more [...]
Addressing the challenges of live subtitles for all
Internet, audiovisual media and digital technology are transforming our world. Their potential, however, will not be fully realised until they become fully accessible, enabling all citizens to participate in everyday life. Read more [...]
SPECIAL ISSUE – The Social Value of European Research on Media Accessibility
This special issue collects articles that present some projects on media accessibility and contextualise them within the broader context of the social changes we are facing. Read more [...]
fostering unity in diversity: the social value of european research on media accessibility
The strength of the European project lies in the aim of creating a community by embracing the diversity of its members. Unity in diversity means promoting the value of the vast human variety expressed by all its citizens. Read more [...]
Robotics Is a Game Changer for These 6 Industries
The concept of robotics isn't a new one. Leonardo da Vinci designed a clockwork robotic knight in the 15th century. It's only in recent decades that technology has caught up to da Vinci's vision, allowing us to utilize robots in a variety of industries. Read more [...]
Focal point on disability and technology
The newly established Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the United Nations will work towards developing a strong international framework on setting global standards for governance and oversight of human genome editing. Read more [...]
Is Greece ready for the Industry 4.0?
Roughly one-fifth of the global workforce will be impacted by the adoption of AI and automation, with the most significant impact in developed nations. Read more [...]
The hidden knowledge
In a scientific world where there are too many candidates for the scarce positions and funds, recruitment became extremely demanding. With the needed ambition to publish more impactful stories, scientists often choose not to publish smaller projects. But is that really important? And, if so, can we foresee some solutions? These are some the questions we discuss in the present article. Read more [...]
Archaeological evidence for shamans’ worldview and landscape
This new publication of Oxbow Books, ‘Lands of the Shamans’, combines a series of case studies in which shamanism is studied from an archaeological point of view. Read more [...]
Is Science the antidote to racism?
Although science constantly proves that people are more alike than different, racism continues to exist at every level and to increase sharply. Read more [...]
What Are the Benefits of Silicon Carbide in Semiconductors?
The coming years will see the market for electronic devices and logic boards grow by additional leaps and bounds. But as electronics and semiconductors infiltrate new industries and products, designers and manufacturers are always on the hunt for better and smarter ways to manufacture these vital components. Read more [...]
