More international attention is being paid to the importance of common standards for performing scientific experiments and measuring their results – a field called metrology. By Tom Cassauwers In late 2019, physicist Dr Lorenzo Pattelli was part of an Italian-Chinese scientific team working on a cooling technology that is fast gaining attention as the Earth … Read more
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
Greater gender diversity is needed to advance European research, according to a leading Spanish member of the European Parliament. By Anthony King Dr Lina Gálvez is as certain about science’s ability to improve people’s lives in Europe as she is about the risks of failing to attract enough women into scientific careers. A Spanish member … Read more
EU researchers are taking fresh approaches to understanding a growing group of illnesses in a bid for more effective treatments. By Gareth Willmer In mid-2015 and early 2016 in Finland, a group of scientists became interested in inspecting doormats. The pursuit, while seemingly unusual, had a serious aim: to determine whether a higher mix of … Read more
Research into how the human brain stores information could lead to treatments for people who struggle with everyday tasks. By Vittoria D’Alessio Professor Jan Buitelaar, an expert in neurodevelopmental illnesses, is intrigued by a possible link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – or ADHD – and memory. While genes play a big part in ADHD, Buitelaar … Read more