Organic farming in Europe is shedding its niche label
Consumer demand in the EU is growing for more sustainable food production. Europeans are increasingly keen to eat food that is both healthy for them and gentle on the environment.…
Consumer demand in the EU is growing for more sustainable food production. Europeans are increasingly keen to eat food that is both healthy for them and gentle on the environment.…
A group of critical raw materials may help Europe reduce supply-chain vulnerabilities. Dr Arne Petter Ratvik is championing high-tech goods for Europe through a low-tech source: fertiliser. Ratvik, a metals…
Drawing inspiration from birds, fish and even worms, researchers in Europe are developing machines to explore places on Earth that are difficult for people to reach. The Ornithopter in the…
Extracting gold, silver and other commodities from discarded goods has industrial, geopolitical and environmental benefits for the EU. Dr John Bediako has criss-crossed the globe his whole life. He was…
As it moves away from fossil fuels and towards climate-neutrality, the EU is placing strategic importance on the market for batteries and stepping up research in the field. From mobile…
The major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming could become a prime resource for biofuels that can cut car, plane and ship emissions. Laura Martinelli has bittersweet recollections about a…
While the industry consumes lots of trees and produces plenty of waste, grass packaging and new construction materials point toward a more sustainable path. Switzerland is renowned for its mountains,…
EU researchers are seeking to expand supplies of clean aviation fuels by producing more from agricultural sources. Professor David Chiaramonti is looking down at the ground to help resolve a problem…
Edible electronics are being developed to assist rescue operations and go inside hospital patients, setting the stage for all-consuming tech to become consumable. Professor Dario Floreano is a Swiss-Italian roboticist…
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements. In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half the area is covered…