Earthquake Early Warning System: What is next for this technology?
NCREE (National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering) explain how they have developed an Earthquake Early Warning System which can estimate the oncoming waves.
Human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system
Jen-Yuan (James) Chang, Distinguished Professor at the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, lifts the lid on human motion capture through a novel wearable multi-linkage sensory system.
Strengthening research and innovation in Switzerland
Writer Megan Warrender looks at strengthening research and innovation in strategically important areas such as automation, antibiotic resistance and quantum technology.
A spotlight on science, research and innovation in South Africa
Open Access Government charts the priorities of the National Research Foundation when it comes to science, research and innovation in South Africa, at home and abroad.
Nanotextured surfaces by coating for novel functional products
Ulla Forsström discusses The NanoTextSurf project, which is creating unique material properties and value-added products using nanotextured surfaces.
Plant pathology: The global impact of wheat diseases
Dr Kim Hammond-Kosack at Rothamsted Research highlights an aspect of plant pathology that concerns the importance of finding new ways to disarm old enemies in wheat diseases.
Antibacterial bioactive glass for bone reconstruction: A new approach to infection treatment
Nina Lindfors, Director of Teaching and Research at Helsinki University Hospital, illuminates us about a new approach to infection treatment that concerns an antibacterial bioactive glass for bone reconstruction.
RESISTANT PROJECT: How can nanotechnology reduce environmental impacts of aircrafts?
Nuria Rodríguez López talks us through the climate necessity of the ReSiSTant project, which is a Horizon 2020 EU NMBP-Pilot Project, to reduce the environmental impacts of aircrafts.
JCB launch new lacquer safety coating to protect against coronavirus
JCB has launched a new lacquer safety coating product which is designed to reduce the transmission of diseases such as coronavirus .
Economic and scientific experts discuss EU response to COVID-19
Here we summarise a discussion with experts on the EU response to COVID-19 and the role of Horizon Europe in this pandemic.
Understanding the Canadian Institutions of Health Research and Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes
In this article, our thoughts are directed towards understanding the Canadian Institutions of Health Research (CIHR) and The Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (INMD).
Biological nitrogen fixation in legumes: Green agriculture and increased food security in Africa
Felix Dapare Dakora from Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa, provides a fascinating insight into the world of biological nitrogen fixation in legumes, including the opportunities for green agriculture and increased food security in Africa.
The NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme: Research needed by the NHS
Professor Hywel C. Williams, Director of the NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme, sheds light on the HTA Programme that is pushing and pulling research that is needed by the UK National Health Service.
Metastable and excited negative ion formation in lanthanide and actinide atoms: Implications for electron...
Dr Alfred Msezane from the Department of Physics, Clark Atlanta University, tells us about the implications for electron affinity determination when considering metastable and excited negative ion formation in lanthanide and actinide atoms.
Boosting innovation in the NHS
Innovative technologies have the power to entirely transform the NHS, mitigating the workforce challenges that it faces and transforming the patient experience, whilst improving outcomes, Justin Hall, Vice President and General Manager at iRhythm, discusses here.
Researchers test drug that stops early stages of COVID-19
Dr. Josef Penninger led an international team from the University of British Columbia to pioneer a trial drug that could stop infection in the early stages of COVID-19.
Chemistry analysis: Microfluidic detection of intracellular nitric oxide levels
Jay Sibbitts, Prof Dr Stefan H. Bossmann and Prof Dr Christopher T. Culbertson, from Kansas State University, Department of Chemistry in the U.S., underline microfluidic detection of intracellular nitric oxide levels.
Progress in battery research: Safety and ageing studies using calorimeters
Here, Dr Carlos Ziebert, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, discusses progress in battery research through safety and ageing studies using calorimeters.
Pop-Machina: The breakthrough of the circular maker movement in Europe
Kris Bachus and Julie Metta from the HIVA Research Institute of KU Leuven, Belgium, present Pop-Machina, a Horizon 2020 Innovation project that promotes circular maker communities in urban areas.
The great need for Analgesic innovation: 1 in 4 of us are waiting
Here, Mark J. Field M.Sc. FRSB, FIScT, MRPharmS, Owner and Founder of Analgesic Innovation, discusses the ever-pressing need for Analgesic Innovation.