Remember high school physics class? Trawling through text books, grappling with complex theories and little, if any, hands-on experimentation. Many students across Europe could be forgiven for describing physics as a boring subject. But that is now set to change thanks to an EU-funded project that is bringing 'inquiry-based learning' (IBL) to the physics classroom.

Date: 2013-01-31

These days light is frequently used for all sorts of therapies and medical applications, from cancer diagnosis and treatment to monitoring of oxygen in the blood. An EU-funded project to support collaboration between researchers, industry and clinicians is helping Europe become a world leader in this exciting new discipline of biophotonics.

Date: 2013-01-24

When using your mobile phone, it doesn't take much to lose that precious signal - just turning a corner or riding on a train can be enough. EU-funded research is developing new technologies to eradicate those annoying 'black holes' in wireless coverage, while freeing up some mobile network capacity at the same time.

Date: 2013-01-24

Remember those early days of computer games and consoles? Keeping digital 'treasures' like Super Mario and Pacman for posterity is a huge technical challenge. And the same issues apply to the high-end business software of yesteryear. But thanks to an EU-funded project, we now have tools that will enable access to obsolete software long into the future.

Date: 2013-01-03

'Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. Some can avoid it. Geniuses remove it.' The words of pioneering computer scientist Alan Perlis, who would probably be shaking his head in dismay at the complexity of modern software systems. Though they may not describe themselves as geniuses, a team of EU-funded researchers are bringing complexity under control, deploying an alternative approach

Date: 2012-12-19

Smart automotive technologies that help drivers avoid collisions, navigate and improve fuel efficiency should make Europe's roads safer, ease congestion and reduce pollution. But just how beneficial are they? Potentially very, according to vehicle manufacturers, researchers, automotive suppliers and other stakeholders who answered that question in a landmark EU-funded project.

Date: 2012-12-13

If you have bought a new television lately, the chances are it is a lot smarter than your old one. Smart TVs, also known as connected or hybrid televisions, featuring integrated internet connectivity, currently account for around a third of TV sales in Europe. They are the end point in a huge and rapidly expanding value chain driven by the intensifying convergence of television and the internet.

Date: 2012-12-13

Public administrations across Europe are making the leap from government to e-government, but citizens will only reap the rewards of being able to access more services online if they are efficient, accessible and easy to use. A new user-centric web-based platform, developed by EU-funded researchers, promises to bring down the barriers to accessing e-government services.

Date: 2012-11-30

Businesses may be run by people, but they have to follow rules. An EU-funded project is using semantic techniques to help businesses identify and adapt more easily the rules behind their operations.

Date: 2012-11-22

EU-funded researchers have squeezed radar technology into a low-cost fingernail-sized chip package that promises to lead to a new range of distance and motion sensing applications. The novel device could have important uses in the automotive industry, as well as mobile devices, robotics and other applications.

Date: 2012-11-22