Science

Melting Greenland ice sheet will lead to higher sea level rise than previously predicted
New research has shown that the Greenland ice sheet will melt 60 % more by 2100 than scientists had thought, pushing rising sea levels from 10 cm to 18 cm.

Climate Change and Environment

Food and Natural Resources

Using ultrasound for healthier, longer-lasting juices and smoothies
EU-backed food scientists are using ultrasound technology to produce fruit juices and smoothies that are more nutritional and have a longer shelf life.

Medicine, Health

The world’s first culturally sensitive robots for elderly care
Researchers have developed revolutionary new robots that adapt to the culture and customs of the elderly people they assist.

Physical sciences, Earth sciences

Mapping the big blue: Laser-induced technology to help mineral exploration at oceanic depths
Scientists have successfully measured zinc samples under deep-sea conditions. Their method could support sustainable extraction of raw seabed materials.

Space science

Graphene boosts GHz signals into terahertz territory
According to scientists, graphene can generate clock speeds that transcend today’s GHz limitations. Here’s how.

Engineering, manufacturing and construction

New cutting-edge technology bridges the digital divide
Researchers achieve world-first data transmission capacity for 5G and next-generation networks.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Handheld gadget to provide rapid food quality testing
A microbiological detection device will help speed up the measurement of contamination in raw meat, thus minimising costs and food waste.

Biology

The world’s first culturally sensitive robots for elderly care
Researchers have developed revolutionary new robots that adapt to the culture and customs of the elderly people they assist.

IT, Information, Media

New cutting-edge technology bridges the digital divide
Researchers achieve world-first data transmission capacity for 5G and next-generation networks.

Mathematics

New study suggests cancer can be treated as a game between the treating physician and cancer cells
Researchers argue that cancer treatment protocols have the potential to benefit from game-theoretic models. Their work could help oncologists improve outcomes in patients with metastatic cancer.

Security

New system for a driverless future with no fatalities or serious injuries
An EU initiative will help make safe autonomous driving a reality.

Social sciences

Electrifying transportation in Trikala, Greece
An EU project will deploy 10 new light electric vehicles in smart city Trikala to show citizens the benefits of driving three- and four-wheel electric vehicles in urban areas.