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Professor Maria Chiara Carrozza is a robotics expert who leads Italy’s National Research Council. © Cnr
Automation will play a growing role in people’s lives and Europe has the know-how to lead the way, according to a top Italian researcher.
Europe is stepping up efforts to harness the power of quantum computers. © Gorodenkoff, Shutterstock.com
With the race to build a new generation of computers heating up, European companies are eyeing the game-…
Ransomware attacks on small businesses in Europe jumped 57% in 2023. © Jne Valokuvaus, Shutterstock.com
Improved cybersecurity defences for electronic commerce have emerged from EU-funded projects.
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Touch sensations are improving to help sectors like healthcare and manufacturing, while other advances are being driven by the gaming industry.
Amid rising sea levels, plastics pollution and overfishing, the emerging Internet of Underwater Things will vastly expand knowledge about the world’s seas.
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Unmanned aerial vehicles will make their way into urban skies only if the safety of people below can be ensured.
Reducing everyday offences may depend on harnessing the power of virtual reality, conscious design and community spirit.
Miniature robots that mimic living organisms are being developed to explore and support real-life ecosystems.
Expectant mothers and app-equipped city residents have roles to play in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases that kill hundreds of thousands of people annually.
With cyberattacks on the rise against everything from businesses to critical infrastructure, companies, governments and researchers are joining forces to strengthen firewalls.
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The enhancement of human-machine interaction is expected to bring big improvements in support for learning and access to healthcare.
With extreme precision needed for certain medical operations, state-of-the-art robots offer a way to make surgery easier, safer and more successful.
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Every cloud has a silver lining. So whether or not the sun sets on cryptocurrencies, its underlying technology, blockchain, has a bright future beyond just coins.