Research*EU Magazine | Number 66 (October 2017)

Author (Corporate)	European Commission: CORDIS
Publisher	Publications Office of the European Union
Series Title	Research*EU Magazines
Series Details	Number 66
Publication Date	October 2017
ISSN	1977-4028
EC	ZZ-AC-17-008-EN-N
Content Type	Magazine \| Newsletter \| Brochure
	Let there be light: Technologies for the visually impaired Summary: The main feature of this months Research*EU magazine takes a look at the long list of research projects funded by the EU that tackle innovative solutions to the issues visually impaired people have to face on a daily basis. Besides these projects, which are all introduced in this magazine, others are presented across nine themes of research: health, society, transport, environment, agriculture and forestry, industry, information and communication technologies, space and fundamental research. The magazine closes with a list of upcoming events hosted by or involving EU-funded research projects. Contents: Health New imaging technology could predict patient response to NMD treatment A non-invasive way to diagnose brain tumours Liposome-encapsulated drugs for efficient and prolonged delivery Exploring road traffic noise pollution and associated health risks The intricate web of gene expression control mechanisms Society Better investing in Europe Tools for public engagement will make European research more effective Harnessing the full potential of an ageing population New recommendations for combating global food and nutrition security Transport and Mobility Putting the info into urban mobility Development of new, powerful battery means long-range electric ferries on the horizon Cleaner engines for greener aviation Climate Change and Environment Impact of shrinking sea ice on Arctic seabirds Cable bacteria shaking up our understanding of nature Modelling ocean flows advances climate change understanding Food and Natural Resources From bees to pest control – evaluating nature’s hidden services Swifter on-site detection of toxins in milk reduces waste Innovative FIWARE-based apps for more productive farming Industrial Technologies Bringing the promise of advanced nano-material products closer, thanks to a new process Recovery of critical metals from waste promotes green technologies Computational homogenisation in magneto-mechanics Software innovation lends a hand to the dredging industry Send a thief to catch a thief: learning from nature for multi-scale turbulent flows Digital Economy A step closer in tackling online rumours and fake news A push towards decentralised online social networks for an enhanced future digital economy Toward a practical use of phase-sensitive optical amplifiers ICT solutions to enhance urban water management Space First satellite able to re-enter the atmosphere in a controlled way just launched CubeSat technology validation The secrets of young and dying stars Fundamental Research Novel methods lift the veil on chromatin’s role in gene expression Self-replicating molecules provide clues to how life may have begun Low-cost, flexible substrates for nanoplasmonic sensing Looking to insects to understand our biological rhythms New insights into the function of fast-spiking, parvalbumin+ GABAergic interneurons
Source Link	Primary Source http://bookshop.europa.eu/uri?target=EUB:NOTICE:ZZ-AC-17-008-EN-N Alternative Source Alternative sources https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/400746-technologies-for-the-visually-impaired
Subject Categories	Culture, Education and Research
International Organisations	European Union [EU]

Let there be light: Technologies for the visually impaired

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