The regenerating spiny mouse and its potential for human therapy discovery
Discovering cures for human diseases or how to recover from damage or trauma to tissues is the fundamental goal of medical researchers, but it is a daunting task. Nevertheless, recent studies have shown the remarkable potential of the spiny mouse in addressing these crucial issues
Horizon Europe: A golden opportunity for research and innovation in Europe
Lidia Borrell-Damián from the European University Association argues the European Commission’s Horizon Europe initiative holds great promise for the future of research and innovation in Europe.
Norway aims for 1000 hydrogen trucks by 2023
The need for large scale projects to accelerate the transition from fossil to zero emission for heavy duty vehicles is put under the spotlight in this fascinating profile by Vegard Frihammer the visionary leader of Greenstat, a Norwegian company focusing on Green Hydrogen
Recycling: The ‘return-to-retail’ model for deposit return systems
Truls Haug, Country Manager, UK Collection Solutions at TOMRA details the ‘return-to-retail’ model for deposit return systems
Radioiodine in the environment: The importance of natural organic matter
Peter H. Santschi, Regents Professor at the Department of Marine Sciences, Texas A&M University – Galveston discusses radioiodine in the environment, focussing on the importance of natural organic matter
What can we expect for the future of electric vehicles?
With so many technological advances, cars are rapidly changing, with fully autonomous cars set to be rolled out by 2020. The concept of the electric car may have been around for over 100 years, but it’s only now that it is becoming a driving force in the car industry.
Advancing the video game industry with blockchain technology
B2Expand, headed up by CEO Manon Burgel, is making an important contribution to advancing the video game industry with blockchain technology, as this profile details
High-resolution face completion with multiple controllable attributes
New technology is helping computer systems learn to accurately fill in the gaps in high-resolution facial images – and offer users multiple options for customisation.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, what is the link?
Chester Medical School explores the pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (T2DM) with novel approaches.
Ocean sciences in the United States
The role of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in supporting the ocean sciences in the United States is examined here by Open Access Government
The European Commission roadmap: Towards a More Comprehensive EU Framework on Endocrine Disruptors
Alberto Mantovani of Italy’s Istituto Superiore di Sanità assesses the European Commission’s efforts to develop a comprehensive and concise regulatory framework for endocrine-disrupting chemical substances.
Funding for research, science and innovation in Europe
Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation has ambitious and exciting plans for unprecedented funding for research, science and innovation in Europe, as this analysis from Open Access Government reveals
Building wealth through cryptocurrencies
Director of Investor Relations at Atlas Quantum, Bruno Peroni shares his expert views on building wealth through cryptocurrencies
G20 trade minsters meet to discuss international trade
G20 trade ministers met in Argentina to discuss keeping markets open, addressing economic development and reinvigorating the international trading system.
Tech expert comments on turbulent nature of cryptocurrency sector
Bitcoin will lose 50 per cent of its cryptocurrency market share to Ethereum within five years, states an influential tech expert and business analyst.
Time for a rethink in healthcare: The treatment of diabetes
Paulus Carpelan, Vice President at Quattro Folia Oy argues that now is the time to rethink healthcare when it comes to the treatment of people with diabetes.
Fuel cell electric vehicles: The genesis of a new era or myth-busting vehicle technology?
Arvind Noel Xavier Leo and Anjan Hemanth Kumar from Frost & Sullivan explore fuel cell electric vehicles and ask if this is the genesis of a new era or simply myth-busting around new energy vehicle technology
Research into working conditions: Most employees can work smarter
Open Access Government lifts the lid on a recent survey about working conditions today which reveals that most employees can work smarter, given the chance
The role of blockchain in the world of investments
Olga Feldmeier, CEO of Smart Valor and described as the ‘Bitcoin Queen of Crypto Valley’ speaks to us about the role of blockchain in investments
EU economy on the rise as incomes increase and unemployment rate falls
The economy of the European Union (EU) is currently doing quite well. We are most likely at the end of an expansionary phase of the business cycle, average incomes have risen above pre-crisis levels and the average unemployment rate of EU member states is down to 7% from almost 11% in 2013