Δεκέμβριος 2013

Recycling of nuclear waste can enhance the sustainability and safety of nuclear power production. Scientists are developing techniques to decrease the long-term radioactivity of waste by re-using it in next-generation reactors.

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Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are sporadic, largely unpredictable and may seriously disrupt fish farm productivity. Research into a forecasting system for HABs, which could lead to improved sustainable use of marine fish and shellfish resources, is underway.

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EU researchers are developing a combined tool for managing separate port terminals. Optimising the intermodal transport between such port areas is cost effective and at the same time reduces the related environmental impact.

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An EU-funded project seeks to determine how lifelong bilingualism impacts inhibitory control and mental shifting. Another area of investigation is whether these cognitive skills offer predictive value in understanding individual differences in the outcomes of foreign language learning.

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