To address the problems encountered by the traditional European dyes industry, scientists have developed a new and environmentally friendly way to produce dyes.
Bio & Medicine
Sep 15, 2011
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Green buildings can both protect the environment and benefit the people using them. But to do so, users should be involved in the planning from the very beginning.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 11, 2016
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An early warning system against tsunamis has been developed and tailored for the need of the Mediterranean, but preparedness on the ground is paramount to ensuring peoples' safety.
Earth Sciences
Aug 29, 2013
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European scientists are experimenting with bacteria and algae and turn them into bioplastic factories. Their vision: these microorganisms should produce a large portion of our plastic materials without any petroleum.
Materials Science
Mar 12, 2014
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Organic Rankine Cycle uses heat in water or exhaust gasses to produce electricity. Often it uses waste heat. Most engineering companies implementing ORC-solutions do so for large systems at high temperatures and pressures.
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 25, 2016
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A European research project has tested the use of 3D cameras alongside the highways and sensors embedded in the roadside to detect dangerous, overloaded trucks as they move. The system enables a reduction in accidents, protects ...
Engineering
Dec 17, 2010
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Extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall, storms, floods or forest fires can considerably damage roads, railways, communication systems and power lines. Now, researchers within the EU-funded RAIN project—due to be ...
Environment
Jan 9, 2015
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European scientists globally monitor wildfires with the help of satellites. The emission data are important for globally and regionally forecasting air quality.
Environment
May 22, 2014
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Food industries are now turning meat left-over into high-protein content ingredients for food supplements, or to be added to processed food. But a EU-wide regulation covering them is still lacking.
Other
May 21, 2013
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Drinking water flowing from your tap can contain harmful bacteria, viruses and single-cell animals. And most countries do not routinely test for all these bugs. Instead, scientists usually take a water sample and then place ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 30, 2013
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