Digital Economy

A potentially invaluable resource for forest biodiversity and bioeconomy policymakers, a new data set shows current distributions of 67 European tree species and predicts their future distribution under two emissions scenarios.

A new financing scheme launched in Poland supports energy renovations in buildings for better living conditions and lower emissions for 20 years or more.

The brains of fruit flies can do things we usually only associate with mammals. According to a new study, these tiny insects possess attention, working memory and awareness capabilities.

Say goodbye to delayed and unclear royalty payment processes. An EU-backed start-up’s innovative blockchain technology is making film revenue distribution automated, efficient and transparent.

EU-backed researchers are working to transform Europe’s diverse healthcare data sources into reliable evidence on the effects of medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

A new open-source tool gives internet users greater control of their data while also helping companies to use personal data in a transparent way as they pursue their business goals.

Decision-makers preparing for the take-off of drone technologies in their cities can now visualise their urban airspaces in three dimensions, all thanks to a new geo-information tool.

With its new Voyage Energy Planner, an EU-backed project helps inland waterway vessel owners plan zero-emission voyages using its innovative swappable battery containers.

Launching on 28 February 2022, the Switch2save Architectural Design Competition is giving students and young professionals a chance to showcase lightweight switchable smart glass solutions for energy-efficient glass buildings.

The EU-funded OPERANDUM project is demonstrating nature-based solutions (NBSs) for mitigating climate-related hazards and inspiring people to take action.

Armed with two innovative tools, an EU-funded project is using opera to define new forms of artistic creation that promote social integration and community development.

Two consortia will be delivering pilot long-term data preservation solutions to meet the growing needs of research communities in Europe and beyond.

EU-backed researchers studying the molecular structure of solid-liquid interfaces have discovered unexpectedly high energy storage capability where water meets metal surfaces.

How employable are doctorate holders? Do the skills they acquire match the skills needed for employment? How valuable is their degree? An EU-funded survey has the answers.

An EU-backed project is driving radical change in European industries through enabling technologies such as AI and digital twinning. Its solutions are being tested in pilot sites in Greece, Spain and the United Kingdom.

A set of EU-funded surveys has revealed a surprisingly high acceptance of water and nutrient reuse in three European countries.

An EU-backed company has used blockchain to reduce fraud and cyberattacks in toll transactions.

In our December 2020 special feature on cybersecurity, we discussed how a toolkit developed and built by the BPR4GDPR project could help European businesses navigate the complex requirements of new data privacy laws. One year on, the team tell us how the cookies crumble.

EU-backed scientists shed light on how people transmit and decode complex facial signals.

An EU-funded project has launched the first open-source smartphone app that helps scientists monitor drying events in Europe’s and South America’s rivers and streams.