Coffee industry

Tackling problems in the coffee industry

Hanna Neuschwander from World Coffee Research discusses some of the current issues facing the coffee industry. The global coffee crop is increasingly threatened by climate...
battery technology

Scientists use plastic waste to further developments in battery technology

Scientists could provide a new avenue for renewable energy, conversion, and storage due to a development in battery technology, using plastic waste. A team of...
dental implants

Using AI to increase the efficiency of dental implant operations

A team of researchers have successfully developed a new model for locating mandibular canals, reducing the likelihood of nerve damage in dental implant operations. Researchers...
Inland ports

Inland ports as innovation hubs

Seemingly unappealing inland ports are being called upon to use traditional modes of transport in innovative and sustainable ways in order the tackle our...
Corneal cells

Isolating the human corneal cells to create biomaterials

A team of scientists have successfully developed a novel method of isolating the human corneal cells in order to generate biomaterials for corneal therapy. In...
International collaboration

The importance of international collaboration in times of global crisis

Many scientists have received funding to solve issues associated with the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a large portion of the funding has been provided by...
Innovation in the space sector

Discussing innovation in the space sector with the European Commission

The Innovation Platform met with the Director General of the European Commission’s DG CONNECT in Brussels to discuss innovation in the space sector. The 12th...
molecular biology

Capturing complex and emergent properties in molecular biology

Meet NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering – a paradigm shift focusing on molecular factories, cellular systems and the improvement of health. The National Centres of Competence...
Chronic pain

The challenge of chronic pain in Europe

Mariano Votta, Director of Active Citizenship Network, speaks to The Innovation Platform about good practices to better address the societal impact of pain. Chronic pain...
US Aquaculture

Aquaculture in America: extensive and diverse

U.S. Aquaculture Society speaks to The Innovation Platform about why the US aquaculture industry is growing in several areas and adjusting in others. Aquaculture: the...