Ιούνιος 2013

Ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean are crucial for the ecological, economic and societal health of both Europe and North America. An EU-funded project has been set up to analyse the basin-scale processes impacting these ecosystems, from natural climate change to anthropogenic pressures.

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An organism's genotype defines its cellular phenotype and the response to environmental conditions. Based on this, a large European consortium worked to unveil the complex interplay between genetic variability and the response to oxidative stress.

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A classic example of a mobile protection system for the individual is the Popemobile. European researchers have been working on an altogether more sophisticated prototype 'security kit' that acts like a portable, bulletproof airbag.

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Attaching a platform to a high-rise building to evacuate people in an emergency, or creating a landing stage for an aircraft on uneven terrain - these are just two areas in which flying robots could have a huge impact - potentially saving lives.

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