Innovation
How the knowledge and ideas produced during research can translate into applications that would ultimately have an impact on people and society
Is Greece ready for the Industry 4.0?
When brightness takes a break: the world’s most powerful synchrotron shuts down to make way for revolutionary successor
New era of Science Diplomacy, especially Nuclear Diplomacy
Here’s How Data Analytics Can Help Improve Last Mile Logistics
Can you trust a robot?
What can robots learn from ants?
Can robots have a delicate touch?
Paper biosensors: towards eco-friendly diagnosis
Many of our daily products are made from pollutant materials, which have proven to be extremely difficult to recycle. Recently, there have been a number of high profile campaigns to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Specifically to raise awareness of single-use plastics (microbeads, packaging, bags, disposable products etc.), which make up approximately 40% of the now more than 448 million tons of plastic produced every year. In an effort to do their bit to help, some biotechnological companies within the healthcare sector have focused their efforts on the search for alternative materials to fabricate diagnostics products. Paper has emerged as a possibility, but is it actually a real option for the market? Read more [...]
Smart transport: looking to a safer and greener future
Smart transport is the incorporation of modern technologies into our transport and logistics sector. Advancements in space data and satellite technologies have huge potential to improve transport infrastructure, making it more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. Public investments in space technology have already resulted in useful improvements in this sector, however there is a lot more to come. In this article, we present some of the leading projects using space enabled technologies to improve road safety, deliver goods efficiently and revolutionise public transport. Through funding and support, our transport system can become safer, more user friendly and kinder on the planet. Read more [...]
Emerging technologies for cancer treatments
Abstraction
Cancer treatment has evolved and improved over time. Within the past few years, many new options have become available for patients that were just a dream no more than a decade ago. Some of the new methods on the forefront of cancer treatment Read more [...]
Cybersecurity: a growing concern
Ruby Rose is the most dangerous celebrity on the net. The star of the TV series Orange Is the New Black and scientist facing off against a prehistoric shark in The Meg is a peaceful person offline, but online it's a whole different story. McAfee, one Read more [...]