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Unbreakable materials on the horizon
Since Leonardo da Vinci, scientists and engineers have investigated how things break or irreversibly deform, with a view to discovering unbreakable materials. This issue is at the core of Stefano Zapperi’s research. In 2011, he received an ERC…Since Leonardo da Vinci, scientists and engineers have investigated how things break or irreversibly deform, with a view to discovering unbreakable materials. This issue is at the core…Since Leonardo da Vinci, scientists and engineers have investigated how things break or irreversibly deform, with a view to discovering unbreakable…Since Leonardo da Vinci, scientists and engineers have investigated how things break or irreversibly deform, with a view to discovering unbreakable materials. This issue is…Since Leonardo da Vinci, scientists and engineers have investigated how things break or irreversibly deform, with a view to… -
United in diversity: how to live with difference in Europe?
Nowadays, European cities are witnessing unprecedented levels of migration and population change. In an era of super mobility and super diversity, how do people develop the capacity to live with difference? This question is asked by Professor Gill…Nowadays, European cities are witnessing unprecedented levels of migration and population change. In an era of super mobility and super diversity, how do people develop the capacity to…Nowadays, European cities are witnessing unprecedented levels of migration and population change. In an era of super mobility and super diversity,…Nowadays, European cities are witnessing unprecedented levels of migration and population change. In an era of super mobility and super diversity, how do people develop the…Nowadays, European cities are witnessing unprecedented levels of migration and population change. In an era of super… -
ERC projects to unravel mysteries of human brain
Massive efforts worldwide have been devoted to support research and the European Union has funded neuroscience research through several programmes. Since its creation in 2007, the European Research Council (ERC) has been supporting cutting-edge and…Massive efforts worldwide have been devoted to support research and the European Union has funded neuroscience research through several programmes. Since its creation in 2007, the…Massive efforts worldwide have been devoted to support research and the European Union has funded neuroscience research through several programmes…Massive efforts worldwide have been devoted to support research and the European Union has funded neuroscience research through several programmes. Since its creation in 2007…Massive efforts worldwide have been devoted to support research and the European Union has funded neuroscience research… -
A heavyweight for Einstein: Probing gravity where no one has done it before
An international research team led by astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR, Bonn, Germany) used a collection of large radio and optical telescopes to investigate a newly discovered pulsar, and its white dwarf…An international research team led by astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR, Bonn, Germany) used a collection of large radio and optical telescopes to…An international research team led by astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR, Bonn, Germany) used a collection of large…An international research team led by astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR, Bonn, Germany) used a collection of large radio and optical…An international research team led by astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR, Bonn, Germany)… -
How is your brain powered?
The brain is one of the most energy-consuming organs. It represents only 2% of the weight of an adult but it uses 20% of the energy produced by the body. Efficient energy supply is crucial for the brain so that our memory, mobility and senses can…The brain is one of the most energy-consuming organs. It represents only 2% of the weight of an adult but it uses 20% of the energy produced by the body. Efficient energy supply is…The brain is one of the most energy-consuming organs. It represents only 2% of the weight of an adult but it uses 20% of the energy produced by the…The brain is one of the most energy-consuming organs. It represents only 2% of the weight of an adult but it uses 20% of the energy produced by the body. Efficient energy…The brain is one of the most energy-consuming organs. It represents only 2% of the weight of an adult but it uses 20% of the… -
Understanding consumers’ eating habits
A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in most developed countries. Consumers’ information and responsiveness are…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in most…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last… -
Unveiling how our genome is protected
Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’ which can cause mutations. Awarded an ERC Starting grant in 2010, Dr. Pillai…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’ which can…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely …Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal… -
A better chance of predicting weather
For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar who has worked several years for the Croatian national weather service,…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar who has…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their… -
New frontiers in observational astronomy
As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational astronomy, in particular in the search for extra-solar planets, using a…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational astronomy,…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof… -
Doctor in a cell
By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human body, diagnosing diseases and administering treatments. This is what…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human body,…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological…