European Parliament - EPRS Science and Technology Podcast
1) What if fashion were good for the planet?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tWe shop ‘til we drop, and chuck out just as fast… But this fast fashion, throwaway consumer culture is destroying our planet and creating huge social problems. So, if the EU is serious...Show More
2) What if insects were on the menu in Europe?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tWhile commonly consumed in many parts of the world, insects have long been off the menu in Europe…but they could soon be creeping their way onto our plates! With Europe’s focus shiftin...Show More
3) What if AI could advance the science surrounding dementia?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tWith no reliable prognosis or effective treatment, dementia is a growing public health concern in Europe and world-wide...But what if artificial intelligence applications could help ad...Show More
4) What if we could fight antibiotic resistance with probiotics?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tOur longtime use - and abuse…- of antibiotics in humans, agricultural livestock management, and food production has led to an increased threat of antimicrobial resistance, making us al...Show More
5) What if we could fight coronavirus with artificial intelligence?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tAs more and more European cities go into lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, international organisations and scientists are using artificial intelligence to track ...Show More
6) What if artificial intelligence made work obsolete?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tFrom mass production to word processing, technological innovations have always transformed the way we work, and live… But what would happen if artificial intelligence worked just as we...Show More
7) What if crop protection were eco-friendly?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tSynthetic pesticides used to control pests such as fungi, bacteria, insects or weeds have proved to be rather effective, but they are coming under increasing scrutiny, as they have com...Show More
8) What if life expectancy reached 150 years?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tIn Europe, better healthcare, social and technological improvements are allowing us to live longer, and longer. If we link this to another trend, declining fertility rate… this could r...Show More
9) What if hydrogen could help decarbonise transport?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tTackling climate change is becoming increasingly urgent, yet the majority of our transport still runs on fossil fuels. While electric battery cars provide a response, batteries are too...Show More
10) What if technologies substituted for humans in elderly care?
{"_":"\n\t\t\t\tCould technologies respond to the challenges associated with the ageing European population? While future assistive technologies for elderly care are promising, current technologies ar...Show More