Energy costs more on islands, as they are typically isolated from the national grid. While greater use of renewable energy could lower these costs, most European islands don’t have the necessary grid infrastructure. The EU-funded INSULAE project’s demonstrations showcased the technical and economic viability of decentralising island energy supplies, paving a way to affordable, sustainable energy.
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Improved quality of life for cochlear implant users
Around half a million people in Europe rely on a cochlear implant. The EU-funded MOSAICS project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of these patients. The collaborative initiative between researchers and a leading MedTech manufacturer has been instrumental in paving the way for improvements in cochlear implant technology and patient care.
Tipping point study finds world’s oceans face irreversible damage
A 4-year study funded by the EU has revealed the presence of a climate feedback loop that threatens to push marine ecosystems beyond critical thresholds. Researchers in the COMFORT project say action is needed now to prevent rising temperatures, ocean acidification and falling oxygen levels causing irrevocable changes to ocean habitats.
A new collaborative European network on age-related diseases
As Europe’s population grows older, the burden of age-related diseases is rising. A promising avenue
Building a ‘highway to Brussels’ from the EU’s rural regions
Spanning four years, the SHERPA project aimed to connect rural European communities with decision
Creating the world’s first map of the Arctic permafrost
Permafrost coasts are one of the most dynamic ecosystems on Earth and they are undergoing rapid
How the camera lens gives people a glimpse of a better future
The sociopolitical role that everyday photography plays is significant but under-investigated. The