Futuris Episode 3 (2011): "Energy under control"
Currently, 16 % of energy in a domestic environment is wasted. Three energy research projects...
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Special Science Feature on Childhood Tuberculosis in the EU
On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day 2011 (24 March), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) launches a series of reports and activities to raise awareness on the challenges and possible solutions to childhood TB. Current data shows that even in the 21st century diagnosis and successful treatment of childhood TB remains a major challenge across Europe on the way toward a TB-free generation.
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Futuris Episode 2 (2011): "Bomb-proof textiles take off"
Aviation safety is a worldwide concern that needs to be improved constantly: A textile container,...
Futuris Episode 1 (2011): "Playing for health"
Researchers have developed a 3D videogame helping people to recognise their emotions and regain...
Futuris Episode 24 (2010): "Home green home"
The realisation of environmental revolutionary homes can reduce heating bills from 200 Euro to 50...
Futuris Episode 23 (2010): "Tagging the eel"
European eels are becoming an increasingly endangered species as stock steeply decline. Wild stocks...
Futuris Episode 22 (2010): "Robots with a human touch"
The interaction between robots and humans has come into the research fields of robotic technology....
Futuris Episode 21 (2010): "New shoes for elderly people"
There are approximately 80 million elderly people in the European Union and almost one third of...
Futuris Episode 19 (2010): "A World without bees"
Beekeepers are facing a sharp drop in the number of bees they keep. In the United States nearly 25%...
Futuris Episode 11 (2010): "Sea to plate: The cool route"
A food scientist from the University of Iceland declares how important it is keeping a regular...
Futuris Episode 10 (2010): "Multiple Sclerosis"
There are different stages and severities of Multiple Sclerosis. Some sufferers can still lead an...