Science Communication Research: an Empirical Field Analysis
This study provides both an empirical analysis of strengths and weaknesses of research in the
field of Science Communication, and a reflection on its future needs and perspectives.
December 2020 – A light clustering MPC approach
A light clustering model predictive control approach to maximize thermal power in solar parabolic-trough plants E. Masero, J. R. D.Frejo, J. M. Maestre, E. F. Camacho Department of Systems and Automation Engineering, University of Seville, Spain Abstract This article shows how coalitional model predictive control (MPC) can be used to maximize thermal power of large-scale…
Project Repository Journal – Volume 8 – January 2021
The eighth edition of The Project Repository Journal is now live and freely available to read here. A special thanks for the commitment and dedication of our contributors who have continued to support us in delivering this edition during these difficult times. This edition of PRj showcases a selection of some pioneering EU-funded projects researching…
Project Repository Journal – Volume 7 – October 2020
The seventh edition of The Project Repository Journal is now live and freely available to read here. 2020 has been an unprecedented and challenging year, yet it is through the dedication and commitment of scientists globally that research continues to move forward for the betterment of society and our planet. This edition of PRj showcases…
BECONTRA by Belinda Pletzer
Brain effects of contraceptives: How birth control pills affect the female brain Birth control pills have been on the market for 60 years now and are used by 150 million women worldwide. Particularly, the use of birth control pills increases among adolescents. While the major target of birth control pills are hormone axes regulated by…
EU Prize for Women Innovators announced
Mariya Gabriel has announced the winners of the EU Prize for Women Innovators which is funded under Horizon 2020. The announcement was made online this time at the European Research and Innovation Days and included: Madiha Derouazi (Switzerland), founder and CEO of Amal Therapeutics, a company developing therapeutic cancer vaccines. Maria Fátima Lucas (Portugal), co-founder and…
Horizon Impact Award Winners 2020
Commission announces the winners of Horizon Impact Award 2020 On 23rd September 2020 the European Commission announced the winners of the 2nd edition of Horizon Impact Award; a prize dedicated to recognise EU-funded projects which have shown the ability to create societal impact across Europe and further afield. Subject matters covered by the winning projects…
Project Repository Journal – Volume 6 – July 2020
The sixth edition of The Project Repository Journal is now live and freely available to download and read here. This latest edition of the PRj contains a plethora of truly innovative research from EU-funded projects who are committed to the advancement of science and the future and wellbeing of society and our planet. Please make…
Project Repository Journal – Volume 5 – April 2020
The fifth edition of The Project Repository Journal is now live and freely available to download and read here. This latest edition of the PRj contains a special feature on Environment & Sustainability by pulling together some of the most influential projects in the field from chemical science to innovative and sustainable building solutions. Projects such…
Accelerating rehab through virtual reality gaming
4th March 2020 The EU-funded H2020 PRIME-VR2 3-year project aims to develop a state-of-art digital environment for VR rehabilitation at home and in clinic through a virtual gaming space that will provide effective therapy and friendly competition. It will be a significant innovation for people with neuromotor disability such as stroke and cerebral palsy; and…