Μάιος 2013

When it comes to future mobility for the elderly, their needs are often overlooked. This is compounded by the fact that there are no current studies to address the issue, so improving the situation and looking into changing the future needs to be addressed.

The EU-funded 'Transport needs for an ageing society' (TRACY) project aims to present a complete picture and evaluation of the present situationnational strategies and policies dealing with this issue, while also identifying research gaps and making recommendations for the future.

Researchers from China and the EU are developing means of verifying safety-critical software for use in the nuclear power industry.

Instrumentation and control (I&C) systems are the central nervous system of a nuclear power plant. They monitor all aspects of the plant's operation and respond with the care and adjustments needed. New digital I&C platforms – software-based systems – are replacing traditional analogue systems.

Science has significantly advanced tools for improving the environmental performance of products. One of the most innovative tools is the life-cycle assessment (LCA), but many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain reluctant to use them.