Scientists are closing in on a pain-free method for people with type 1 diabetes to control it. By Vittoria D’Alessio Lee Calladine pricks his skin with a needle up to eight times a day to give himself an injection of insulin – the hormone that keeps his type 1 diabetes in check. Without insulin, his … Read more
EU research, which has improved society and the economy for decades, now needs to engage more young people and attract extra public and private investments, according to Professor Manuel Heitor. By Horizon Staff Europe is looking both back and ahead at its activities in the all-important policy area of research. The EU is celebrating 40 … Read more
New materials and designs can make a leading source of renewable energy both greener and cheaper. By Tom Cassauwers At first glance, the wind-turbine tower that rises from the green landscape in the Swedish municipality of Skara looks like any other. It reaches a height of 105 metres and, at the top, supports a familiar … Read more
Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier. By Gareth Willmer In the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, a construction project intended as a model for Europe is getting underway. On the southeastern outskirts of the city, eight buildings with social housing dating from the early … Read more
Understanding how climate change affects livelihoods and industries is an EU research priority. By Tereza Pultarova No roads lead to Iquitos, a Peruvian port city surrounded by the Amazon rainforest and reachable only by river. The city’s diverse communities and ways of living – including fishing and farming – were what drew Heidi Mendoza. She’s … Read more
Cellulose fibres are emerging as a sustainable option for wrapping everything from foods to electronics. By Helen Massy-Beresford Attention supermarket shoppers in Belgium, France and Luxembourg: a test to cut waste from plastic packaging of foods is coming to nearby stores. Retailers Carrefour and U-Group plan to sell yoghurts, cheeses, fruit juices, biscuits and other … Read more