As Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, Turku and Dijon are among a group of cities seeking to reach this goal two decades earlier. By GARETH WILLMER In 2029, Finland’s oldest city, Turku, will celebrate reaching the grand old age of 800. At the same time, it hopes to reach another major … Read more
By ALEX WHITING Companies are finding promising ways to use the nutrient-filled residue from olive-oil production. Olive oil is a multibillion-euro global business and Manuel Román is determined to create an even bigger market from the sacred ancient fruit. Román is co-founder of ISANATUR, a Spanish company that has built a refinery able to turn every … Read more
Digital advances will increase the sustainability of global fisheries and preserve marine ecosystems. By ALI JONES Off the rugged coastline of Iceland, five fishing vessels are part of a project to test a state-of-the-art machine for capturing information about the catch of the day. A first of its kind, the initiative aims to help meet the … Read more
With the only cure for liver cancer often being a transplantation, scientists are honing the selection of patients for this life-saving surgery and growing replacement livers in a lab. By ANTHONY KING More victims of liver cancer stand to survive as a result of a hospital test being rolled out by a Portuguese start-up medical company. … Read more
The enhancement of human-machine interaction is expected to bring notable improvements in support for learning and access to healthcare. By CALEB DAVIES In a Swiss classroom, two children are engrossed in navigating an intricate maze with the help of a small, rather cute, robot. The interaction is easy and playful – it is also providing researchers with … Read more
The European Union is putting a spotlight on education and training as it pursues a green-energy transition that will create countless new sustainable jobs. By SOFIA STRODT The EU made 2022 the “European Year of Youth” and is following on with 2023 as the “European Year of Skills.” In that spirit, Horizon Magazine talked to two … Read more