Multi-sensors fire shield
A new system called FIRESENSE detects fire and extreme weather conditions and could become the best insurance to protect cultural heritage monuments from fire and other hazards
Crowdsourcing biodiversity watch
Naturalliance is calling upon crowdsourcing solutions to create maps for mapping out the riches of nature
Under the weather, literally
How climate change is likely to increase the occurrence of stomach bugs
Vanishing Lakes
Freshwater ecosystems, already under stress from land-use change and pollution, now face additional pressures from climate change, either directly or through interaction with other drivers. (Dec. '07)
A Third Eye for Rescuers
Fire brigades will soon have access to a safety system which is able to accurately detect and locate people that may be trapped in debris after, for example, an earthquake. (Aug. '05)
Music Classes go Digital
The world’s future musicians may soon make their first steps in the music industry with the help of a computer. IMUTUS software teaches, listens to and assesses the performances of beginners and intermediate musicians. (May '05)
Playing with Science
In Athens, Greece, a new technology is revolutionising the teaching of science, aiming to increase the number of students choosing a scientific career path. (Jan. '05)
Smart Living
The front door opens to welcome visitors. The oven bakes a pizza and the washing machine starts by itself. You are in a smart house, where the Internet is a butler. (Dec. '04)