http://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org provides the latest news from CORDIS Commuters are already seeing a reduction in delays and waiting times thanks to new software able to adapt railway schedules in real time following unforeseen disruptions. http://phys.org/news290763162.html Technology Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:10:01 EST news290763162 Europe is home to a high proportion of the world's leading animal breeding organisations. Research being carried out by an EU-funded QUANTOMICS project is helping these breeders to remain competitive in global markets. http://phys.org/news290763203.html Biology Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:33:30 EST news290763203 Attaching a platform to a high-rise building to evacuate people in an emergency, or creating a landing stage for an aircraft on uneven terrain - these are just two areas in which flying robots could have a huge impact - potentially saving lives. http://phys.org/news290673867.html Electronics Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:20:01 EST news290673867 With up to 70 percent of used tyres ending up in landfills, there is an opportunity to find other ways of recycling this material, and in turn reduce the environmental damage. The EU-funded TyGRE project set out to find a use for Europe's tyre waste - estimated to be three million tonnes a year. http://phys.org/news290417809.html Technology Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:33:46 EST news290417809 Researchers are embarking on an ambitious four-year project to explore some of the deepest, coldest and hottest places on the planet. The aim is to collect and screen samples of mud and sediment from huge, previously untapped, oceanic trenches, more than 8,000 metres deep. http://phys.org/news290411732.html Space & Earth Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:56:00 EST news290411732 European cooperation is based on our ability to understand each other. Given that there are presently 23 official EU languages, the availability of online tools to facilitate accurate translation is fundamentally important. http://phys.org/news290327438.html Technology Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:30:45 EST news290327438 European researchers are investigating 'smarter' solutions to meet growing demand for electricity and fundamental changes in the way power is produced and consumed. http://phys.org/news290243732.html Technology Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:15:39 EST news290243732 Climate change in the Arctic is more evident than in most parts of the world, with global warming moving at a rate of almost twice the global average. But this also has an effect on some parts of Europe, which is being investigated by the project ArcRisk ('Arctic Health Risks and Impacts on Health in the Arctic and Europe Owing to Climate-Induced Changes in Contaminant Cycling'). This project is being highlighted to mark World Environment Day. http://phys.org/news289816682.html Space & Earth Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:30:01 EST news289816682 Lack of accurate information and changing habitats are just two of the challenges facing European researchers in their efforts to improve the environmental management of Mediterranean streams. http://phys.org/news289808306.html Biology Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:18:33 EST news289808306 The amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities is cause for concern as evidence of major climate change begins to mount. A European research team spanning 15 countries is tackling this challenge by improving our understanding of the problem. http://phys.org/news289807167.html Space & Earth Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:59:39 EST news289807167 An international team of experts are developing a revolutionary laser system by investigating the use of fibre lasers in ground-breaking particle accelerator technologies, such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which is considered by scientists as one of the great engineering milestones of mankind. http://phys.org/news289636502.html Physics Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:50:02 EST news289636502 Illegal border-crossings in Europe remain an on-going issue, with the latest figures estimated to be nearly 141 000 - up 35 % from previous years. However, the TALOS project has developed a system for transportable autonomous patrol for land border surveillance, which aims to tackle the problem. http://phys.org/news289636475.html Technology Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:34:42 EST news289636475 Robots could become a lot more 'sensitive' thanks to new artificial skins and sensor technologies developed by European scientists. Leading to better robotic platforms that could one day be used in industry, hospitals and even at home. http://phys.org/news289215354.html Electronics Fri, 31 May 2013 10:50:01 EST news289215354 Impressive steps have been taken to ensure that accident prevention measures in European nuclear power plants (NPP) are as tight as they can be. Nonetheless, accidents can still happen. An EU-funded network has helped to establish Europe as a world leader in the field. http://phys.org/news289030640.html Technology Wed, 29 May 2013 08:00:06 EST news289030640 It was only a matter of time before scientists found a way to recycle the 750 000 tonnes of crustacean shells which are disposed of in the EU every year. http://phys.org/news289030616.html Chemistry Wed, 29 May 2013 07:50:01 EST news289030616