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Take a trip to Tilos: The self-sufficient island

The small Greek island of Tilos is aiming to become energy self-sufficient, using only renewable sources

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Takeaway: the self-sufficient island

Could this be the ultimate green land?

Indonesia

New species of orangutan discovered in Indonesia

Scientists have discovered a new species of orangutan.

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Meet the Innovation Radar prize 2017 finalists

Europe’s most innovative projects have been shortlisted

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Destinations

Europe’s first underwater restaurant

The eaterie will open just off the Norwegian coastline and marine biology is on the table.

Germany

Which European countries have the most powerful passports?

A new global ranking has measured the power of passports in terms of visa-free access around the world

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How to avoid putting water in your wine

One of the agricultural products most affected by counterfeiting is wine. So we need new methods for find out what we are really drinking.

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Takeaway: Wine fraud

How do you know the wine you drink is actually the one you think you bought?

Belgium

Wifi weakness exposed by Belgian experts

Traffic and data on wireless networks could be corrupted by close-by hackers, say Belgian researchers

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Making green energy cheaper

Sunny Morocco seems like the ideal place to produce solar power.

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Takeaway: What's wrong with solar power plants?

This technology seems perfect for arid regions The solar light is free The power plants take relatively little space The problem is dust Washing the mirrors takes precious water Water usage has to be

Malta

Prince Charles makes plea to save our oceans

The threat posed by plastic waste was highlighted at the 'Our Ocean' Conference in Malta

USA

Onboard technologies distracting drivers

A study has revealed that onboard technologies are distracting drivers for up to 40 seconds at a time.

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Creating the perfect tomato

In this edition of Futuris, we’re off to northern Israel, to meet scientists working on a European project aimed at developing the perfect tomato: it would require 90 % less irrigation than ordinary v

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Takeaway: Tomatoes in the desert

Look tasty, don´t they?

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Fish in a new climate

Will oysters be able to survive climate change and the expected rise of water temperatures in seas and oceans across the globe?

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Takeaway: Fish & climate

Do you like carp… yes or no?

Egypt

Ancient tomb discovery in Egypt adds to treasure trove in Luxor

Grave dating back three millenia contains statues, jeweller, and mummies in find that could rekindle Egypt's tourism industry.

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Mummies feel impact of climate change, say researchers

Mummies are suffering the impact of climate change, researchers say, as they apply for UNESCO special heritage status.

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European winegrowers turn to robots to increase competitiveness

Engineers in Portugal are testing an autonomous robot that they claim will increase productivity in vineyards