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Pope Francis welcomed Katalin Karikó, who spoke about the future of new technologies in the Vatican

Biotechnology serves the common good, said Katalin Karikó. A professor at the University of Szeged, a member of several academies, gave a presentation at the conference entitled “Approaching the individual – New technologies for the common good”. Pope Francis welcomed the participants of the scientific program held in the Vatican in an audience.

Renovations and urgent phase-out of fossil fuels needed to decarbonise heating in Europe

About half of the EU’s final energy consumption goes to heating, making it a key focus area in Europe’s efforts to improve energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, analyses this energy segment, urging investment in building renovations and modern renewable energy solutions.

Commission provides support for 124 researchers from Ukraine who fled the war

Today, the Commission officially announced the selection results of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, which supports displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers from Ukraine will be able to continue their work in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe.

Commission strengthens cybersecurity and suspends the use of TikTok on its corporate devices

To increase its cybersecurity, the Commission’s Corporate Management Board has decided to suspend the use of the TikTok application on its corporate devices and on personal devices enrolled in the Commission mobile device service. This measure aims to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats and actions which may be exploited for cyber-attacks against the corporate […]

EFSA: alternatives to cages recommended to improve broiler and hen welfare

To improve the welfare of farmed broiler chickens and laying hens, EFSA’s scientists recommend avoiding the practice of mutilation, feed restriction and the use of cages. Two scientific opinions published today include advice on space, the density of animals, lighting, dust, noise, litter and structures such as elevated platforms.

Scaling up good practices can boost sustainability of plastics

Plastics have many useful applications, but the global production and consumption trends of these materials are currently unsustainable. Circular and sustainability practices throughout the lifecycle of plastics can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and waste. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published today, many such good practice examples already exist and would […]

Euro area monthly balance of payments: December 2022

Current account recorded €16 billion surplus in December 2022, up from €13 billion in previous month Current account deficit amounted to €106 billion (0.8% of euro area GDP) in 2022, compared with a surplus of €282 billion (2.3%) in 2021 In financial account, euro area residents’ net sales of non-euro area portfolio investment securities totalled €244 billion and […]