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Researchers simulate mafia and terrorism recruitment Researchers simulate mafia and terrorism recruitment

Computational and social sciences help institutions prevent and fight the recruitment process of mafia and terrorist organisations. Researchers developed a new tool that will be made available to municipalities to ‘measure’ the future economic and social effects of their policies

July 2019
Terrorism recruitment on the dark web Terrorism recruitment on the dark web

How do terrorists recruit people on the anonymous corner of the internet known as the dark web? We asked security expert Michael Osborne

March 2019
Fighting terrorism online: prevention is better than cure Fighting terrorism online: prevention is better than cure

The EU launches the fight against online terrorism with new rules to tackle propaganda and recruiting on social media. But how effective could they be?

November 2018
Are smart cities ready for Europe's new privacy measures? Are smart cities ready for Europe's new privacy measures?

By providing citizens with a bigger power and control over their personal information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a challenge to smart cities, which use also personal data to offer intelligent services

November 2018
When science challenges terrorism When science challenges terrorism

New studies are developing innovative tools that mix social, psychological and economic factors to study the recruitment process of organised crime and terror groups. The balance between fundamental rights and security is at stake

September 2018
Beyond the Godfather Beyond the Godfather

A new study is revealing the profile of modern mafia and scientifically testing possible policies to fight it

March 2018
Could bio-based materials help earthquake-proof buildings? Could bio-based materials help earthquake-proof buildings?

Italy is no stranger to earthquakes, suffering deadly seismic events which have shattered communities. Sixty percent of the country’s building stock was built before a law dated 1974, which introduced regulations for constructions in risk areas. So now the pressure is on to future-proof buildings – and bio-based materials could have a big role to play

April 2017
Are smart buildings safe from hackers and privacy breaches? Are smart buildings safe from hackers and privacy breaches?

The automated home and office market is predicted to grow quickly in the next few years. But as reports of cyber attacks increase, is it still possible for a home to be a castle in the age of smart buildings, or are we lowering the drawbridge to hackers?

March 2017
Cities: surviving floods and significant whims of the weather Cities: surviving floods and significant whims of the weather

The frequency and severity of the latest extreme weather events in Europe has sent out a strong alarm signal, urging both local authorities and scientists to act.

September 2016
Cyber attacks – Are smart cities safer or more vulnerable? Cyber attacks – Are smart cities safer or more vulnerable?

Does technology expose cities more to terrorist attacks? We asked urban technology expert Francis Pisani

May 2016
Airbags for ships save lives, environment and cargo Airbags for ships save lives, environment and cargo

Innovative rapidly inflating balloon technology could keep damaged ships afloat. But more fine-tuning needs to be done and there are some concerns about reliability.

June 2014
Johannes Kaiser - Estimating the impact of fires on the atmosphere Johannes Kaiser - Estimating the impact of fires on the atmosphere

European scientists globally monitor wildfires with the help of satellites. The emission data are important for globally and regionally forecasting air quality.

May 2014
The art of enrolling preterm babies in clinical trials The art of enrolling preterm babies in clinical trials

Clinicians face the challenge of gaining informed consent from the parents of very small preterm babies in an ethical way without causing them unnecessary stress.

May 2014
Christian Poets - Treating lung disease in infants Christian Poets - Treating lung disease in infants

Steroids used to treat the lungs of preterm infants have come under scrutiny. Now a large clinical trial assesses whether inhaling steroids is safe and useful.

May 2014
Janusz Hołyst - How technology can influence people’s emotions Janusz Hołyst - How technology can influence people’s emotions

Artificial emotions can help people communicate, but they raise ethical issues too.

May 2014
New Eco Repellent Against Malaria Mosquitoes New Eco Repellent Against Malaria Mosquitoes

This year’s World Health Day (April 7th) focuses on vector-borne diseases, like malaria. Malaria still kills more than half a million people every year, mainly children. In the battle against this disease researchers in Switzerland have developed a new eco repellent that stops mosquitoes from attacking humans.

April 2014
Towards effective spatial mosquito repellent Towards effective spatial mosquito repellent

Repellents derived from Greek herb extracts show potent effects against malaria carrying mosquitoes. They constitute a more sustainable solution that traditional repellent.

April 2014
Professor Kostas Iatrou – Combatting malaria using natural mosquito repellents Professor Kostas Iatrou – Combatting malaria using natural mosquito repellents

Repellents derived from Greek herb extracts show potent effects, as spatial repellents, against malaria carrying mosquitoes, and possibly others.

April 2014
Adele Jones - children whose parents are in jail have rights too Adele Jones - children whose parents are in jail have rights too

A common policy across Europe would provide consistency in recognising both the condition and the rights of this vulnerable group of children.

March 2014
How can we better care for the children of offenders? How can we better care for the children of offenders?

The unprecedented number of children across Europe separated from an incarcerated parent could serve as the basis for a new aid policy. Yet, making it happen at the EU level is going to take time.

March 2014
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Safety and Security
Researchers simulate mafia and terrorism recruitmentResearchers simulate mafia and terrorism recruitment

Computational and social sciences help institutions prevent and fight the recruitment process of mafia and terrorist organisations. Researchers developed a new tool that will be made available to municipalities to ‘measure’ the future economic and social effects of their policies

July 2019
Terrorism recruitment on the dark webTerrorism recruitment on the dark web

How do terrorists recruit people on the anonymous corner of the internet known as the dark web? We asked security expert Michael Osborne

March 2019
Fighting terrorism online: prevention is better than cureFighting terrorism online: prevention is better than cure

The EU launches the fight against online terrorism with new rules to tackle propaganda and recruiting on social media. But how effective could they be?

November 2018
Are smart cities ready for Europe's new privacy measures?Are smart cities ready for Europe's new privacy measures?

By providing citizens with a bigger power and control over their personal information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a challenge to smart cities, which use also personal data to offer intelligent services

November 2018
When science challenges terrorismWhen science challenges terrorism

New studies are developing innovative tools that mix social, psychological and economic factors to study the recruitment process of organised crime and terror groups. The balance between fundamental rights and security is at stake

September 2018
Beyond the GodfatherBeyond the Godfather

A new study is revealing the profile of modern mafia and scientifically testing possible policies to fight it

March 2018
Could bio-based materials help earthquake-proof buildings?Could bio-based materials help earthquake-proof buildings?

Italy is no stranger to earthquakes, suffering deadly seismic events which have shattered communities. Sixty percent of the country’s building stock was built before a law dated 1974, which introduced regulations for constructions in risk areas. So now the pressure is on to future-proof buildings – and bio-based materials could have a big role to play

April 2017
Are smart buildings safe from hackers and privacy breaches?Are smart buildings safe from hackers and privacy breaches?

The automated home and office market is predicted to grow quickly in the next few years. But as reports of cyber attacks increase, is it still possible for a home to be a castle in the age of smart buildings, or are we lowering the drawbridge to hackers?

March 2017
Cities: surviving floods and significant whims of the weatherCities: surviving floods and significant whims of the weather

The frequency and severity of the latest extreme weather events in Europe has sent out a strong alarm signal, urging both local authorities and scientists to act.

September 2016
Cyber attacks – Are smart cities safer or more vulnerable?Cyber attacks – Are smart cities safer or more vulnerable?

Does technology expose cities more to terrorist attacks? We asked urban technology expert Francis Pisani

May 2016