Podcast: Biobits, Metagenomics at the service of the environment

At a time in which the challenges of our society call for interdisciplinary approaches, the fusion of knowledge from different subjects becomes essential to overcome today’s complexities. The ‘Biobits’ project is an exemplary result of this synergy and of the European commitment to research and the development of innovative solutions. The heart of this project, […]

Podcast: Revamping of Macomer’s waste-to-energy plant

In the new episode of ‘EU with YOU’ we talk about a green project in Sardinia, to modernise the area’s incinerator, promoting energy sustainability. A waste-to-energy plant is a particular type of incinerator, which uses the combustion of so-called Municipal Solid Waste, i.e. non-recyclable waste from households. The term ‘revamping’, on the other hand, actually […]

Podcast: Nanophotonics fighting against cancer

The development of nanophotonics and nanotechnology will play a key role in the fight against cancer and neurological diseases. The numbers of cancer patients in Italy are growing. Last year’s figures, compiled by the report ‘The Numbers of Cancer 2022’, speak of 391,000 new diagnoses, 14,000 more cases than the previous year, affecting more men. […]

European Youth Week, voice your vision

The European Youth Week is an event organised every two years by the European Commission to celebrate and promote the engagement, participation and active citizenship of young people across Europe and beyond. The European Youth Week 2024, scheduled from 12 to 19 April, will take place two months before the European elections, which are scheduled […]