Researchers are helping residents across the EU opt for clean energy. By Helen Massy-Beresford Europe has a common goal of clean energy and numerous paths towards it. One of the routes leads through playgrounds in Berlin. Outdoor children’s spaces in the German capital have been a focal point of efforts to inform women about the … Read more
Digital records can help make European homes and offices greener and healthier. By Anthony King In the southern Italian town of Ruvo di Puglia, a school that opened in 1924 is getting a 21st century upgrade. The building is being digitally scanned and fitted with sensors. They count people, measure ambient temperature and detect levels … Read more
Farmers, companies and consumers are all helping spur improvements in EU agricultural production and diets. By Horizon Staff Research and innovation play central roles in a Europe-wide push for sustainable, healthy and inclusive food systems. A response to food production and consumption patterns tied to malnutrition, climate change and biodiversity loss, the endeavour has brought … Read more
Researchers are turning to two crops to tackle the environmental harm of apparel made with synthetic fibres. By Ali Jones From risottos to sauces, mushrooms have long been a staple in the kitchen. Now fungi are showing the potential to serve up more than just flavour – as a sustainable, bendy material for the fashion … Read more
A new generation of batteries may bolster the EU’s green ambitions. By Anthony King A green industrial future for Europe may depend on an element that is part of a household staple: table salt. Dr John Abou-Rjeily, a researcher at Tiamat Energy in France, is using sodium to develop rechargeable batteries. Sodium is a part … Read more
The inauguration of the world’s most powerful fusion machine brings the dream of clean, safe and abundant power closer. By Gareth Willmer In the eastern Japanese city of Naka stands a six-storey-high tower that is far from being an ordinary building. The device inside the cylindrical steel structure is called a tokamak. It’s designed to hold … Read more