The EU Energy Roadmap is based on optimistic assumptions. An energy policy for a resilient transition requires an open and transparent reference model that is fed by a fair assessment of the cost and capabilities of (existing and future) technologies.
Making sure the technology works is only part of the formula for a successful spin-out. Business sense and collaboration with potential customers are also critical
Internal combustion engine cars continue to increase fuel-efficiency and will dominate the market through 2030. But the payback for billions in incentives for sustainable car technologies will come as greener vehicles take to the road from 2025.
There’s been progress under the Irish Presidency, but with a key vote postponed until October, there is still no consensus on much-needed new data protection rules
Warwick University built its reputation on its close ties with local manufacturing companies. Now it is looking to global connections with partner universities. This makes it possible to attract the best academics and do the best research, says Stuart Croft, pro-vice chancellor
Europe could be on the cusp of a second industrial revolution in which advances in information and communications technologies (ICT) fuel a dramatic improvement in productivity. But the revolution may yet be stymied by inadequate education, privacy concerns and a lack of ambition
Gain insight and expert perspective on the challenges and opportunities created by Big Data applications across research, healthcare and business with the co-chair of Europe's new Research Data Alliance.
Many technologies are under development, from electric cars and fuel cells to cellulosic biofuels, but none yet are cost-effective and market uptake is stymied.
There is an "massive economic opportunity" to use a combination of materials science and data analytics to improve fuel performance and reduce downtime in industry, according to Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of industrial conglomerate GE
Europe needs a better framework for translating biological research into new drugs and treatments. It’s essential to collaborate and share best practice said experts at a workshop on advancing translational medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw
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