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Making ships eco-friendlier and more fuel efficient with a layer of air

An EU-funded project has presented a new, bio-inspired coating solution for reducing maritime shipping emissions.

Safety, sustainability and security for Europe’s mineral processing industry

Dependence on mineral resources is rooted in their use in a plethora of devices and everyday applications: mobile phones, flat screen televisions, automobiles, solar panels, space guidance systems, jet engines and pacemakers. Even a smartphone contains more than 50 metals, including rare earth elements, that are in huge demand with limited supply. This Results Pack showcases seven EU-funded projects spearheading research to improve processing of these raw materials with emphasis on sustainability.

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New immunotherapy tools to fight cancer

Clinical trials have shown how engineered viruses that replicate in cancer cells can make tumours more discoverable to the body’s immune system. This could lead to more effective treatments, and more lives saved.

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Connected cows for better meat and dairy products

The CATTLECHAIN 4.0 project has devised new solutions for farmers to cope better with large numbers of animals while assuring full transparency of the supply chain. The new products could be rolled out as soon as next year.

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Latest Results in Brief

Summaries of the main outcomes at the end of each project, explaining the achievements and shining a spotlight on the next steps

New immunotherapy tools to fight cancer

13 May 2022

Bird forecasts to make air travel safer

13 May 2022

Bio-based smart packaging tackles food waste

13 May 2022

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