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Agrofood
The Northern Lights and neon lights in the lab? This is how cold plasma works
Cold plasma is a technology based on ionised gases that generates reactive species capable of eliminating microorganisms without the use of high temperatures. In the food industry, it is used to decontaminate surfaces and food, improve food safety and reduce product waste
Their Majesties, the Legumes: From Modesty to Excellence in Health and Sustainability
Legumes are a key food for a healthy and sustainable diet. They provide high-quality plant protein, improve soil health, and contribute to more resilient food systems. Technological innovation also makes it possible to improve their digestibility and consumer acceptance.

Energy & Environment
Electricity versus gas in Europe, what the ratio tells us about decarbonising heat
In recent years, energy prices have become a central variable for industry, thermal networks and, more broadly, for any heat decarbonisation strategy. In this context, a simple but very useful indicator for interpreting market trends is the electricity to gas price...
When turning on the heating isn’t an option: real solutions to energy poverty
Energy poverty cannot be solved by technology alone. It requires a combination of energy-efficient refurbishment, passive solutions and a social approach tailored to each specific context. Reducing energy demand is key to improving comfort in vulnerable households.

Environment
Critical materials: the hidden landmines we already have…
The energy and digital transition is transforming our economy at an unprecedented rate. Electric vehicles, renewable energy, energy storage, digitalisation, artificial intelligence and smart grids are all technologies set to play a key role in the coming decades....
From Waste to Resource: What the New European Urban Wastewater Directive Brings
The new European Wastewater Directive (EU 2024/3019) is driving a paradigm shift: from traditional wastewater treatment plants to bio-factories capable of recovering resources, energy, and nutrients. This regulation strengthens the circular economy and requires advanced technologies to remove emerging pollutants.

Industry
The Self-Pilot Factory: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins and Industry 5.0
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from rigid automation toward autonomous, adaptive, and resilient production systems. This shift is driven by the volatility of global markets, the need for sustainability, and the growing...
ROS4HRI: a common language for human-robot interaction in Industry 5.0
ROS4HRI is an open standard that enables robots to understand and respond to human signals—voice, gestures, or emotions—in a unified way, boosting human-robot interaction in Industry 5.0.

Health & Quality of life
Innovation in health and well-being in Castile and León: science, technology, and people at the National Forum
The National Forum on Health and Well-being Innovation in Zamora brought together experts in science, technology, and healthcare to promote digital, collaborative, and patient-centered solutions.
Are we talking properly about Artificial Intelligence?
What is generally understood by Artificial Intelligence - or AI?. It is a pervasive term nowadays, that appears not only in secluded and obscure academic circles hidden from the rest of society. Most of us have, to some degree, already heard the term. AI is not...

Construction and Heritage
Data centres: building the invisible infrastructure that powers the world
A data centre is a critical piece of infrastructure designed to store and process large volumes of data. Its energy efficiency, measured by the PUE, and its structural design are key to ensuring availability, sustainability and performance in the digital economy.
When We Listen to the Laments of Historic Buildings: From Scaffolding to Data, and from Data to Action
Smart heritage monitoring uses sensors, data analysis, and artificial intelligence to predict deterioration in historic buildings. This enables more efficient preventive conservation, reducing costs and preventing irreversible damage before it becomes visible.

Digitalization
Robot training in virtual worlds?
Have you ever tried a car racing game? An F1 race, a rally, or if you`ve tried driving Assestto Corsa, maybe you know where I am going with this little reflection. If you have ever done so, you will have experienced a sense of "realism" of behaviour . In fact, if you...
Boosting innovation and digital sovereignty: the open source software Strategy of the European Commission
In a world increasingly dependent on technology, the European Union has been embracing a focus on driving innovation, ensuring cyber security and strengthening its digital sovereignty. At the heart of this strategy is a commitment to open source software which is...

Innovating R&D
GMP and pharmaceutical innovation: the role of technology centres in the transformation of the sector
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulate all processes relating to the manufacture of medicines to ensure their quality, safety and efficacy. Consequently, any technological innovation must be assessed, validated and documented before being implemented in a pharmaceutical plant.
Budget or posing: the truth about innovation
Business innovation is not about generating ideas, but about making decisions that turn R&D into tangible results. Without the necessary budget, alignment and buy-in, innovation remains untapped potential.














