futuris 04/09/2017 European winegrowers turn to robots to increase competitiveness Engineers in Portugal are testing an autonomous robot that they claim will increase productivity in vineyards
futuris 28/08/2017 Scientists absorbed by deep-sea sponges By filtering sea water through their pores, deep-sea sponges recycle waste and produce valuable nutrients for other marine organisms.
futuris 10/07/2017 How global warming is changing when Europe’s rain arrives Studies in six European locations are looking at the impact of climate change on water supply, so that we can improve our understanding of what to expect, and how to respond.
futuris 03/07/2017 Europe's cathedrals get new life thanks to nanoparticles The current phase of restoration of the Pisa Cathedral started 4 years ago, with workers using traditional restoration techniques.
futuris 26/06/2017 Solar scientists gather to calibrate the sun's strength The sun's strength changes with by location and time of day, affecting the energy output of solar panels. But researchers need a common reference.
futuris 19/06/2017 Quinoa, amaranth: Ancient grains hold promising future Switching from meat to plant-based proteins could help meet rising food demand while protecting the planet and human health, according to the EU-funded 'PROTEIN2FOOD' project.
futuris 12/06/2017 Green gold in our sea water Scientists and businesses see many environmental and economic benefits in growing microscopic algae for use in food, cosmetics and plastics.
futuris 05/06/2017 Meet the robot designed to look after our elderly relatives You're old, you live alone, maybe you lose your glasses a lot. So what do you need? Meet Zacharias the protoype robot.
futuris 29/05/2017 Cargo vessels: a cleaner alternative to lorries Cargo vessels are considered a relatively green mode of transport.
futuris 22/05/2017 An underwater kite built to harness tidal energy Scientists are working on a prototype underwater kite to capture energy from tides in a sea inlet in Northern Ireland.
futuris 15/05/2017 The robotics helping stroke patients regain balance Re-learning how to walk normally is an essential part of rehabilitation, especially for patients who have suffered a stroke.