Researchers repeatedly throw themselves to the floor to simulate how a human falls. It is part of an international effort to help senior...
Category - Futuris
New technologies are blurring the boundaries between the real and the virtual world. The brain can control a machine, and even perceive it as its own...
More than three million people across the EU now work in eco-industries, producing nature-friendly goods and services. It is an increasingly...
Like water from a faulty tap, power leaks from all electronic devices – whether in use or not. The fact is a portion of our energy bill goes down the...
Cars are getting smarter: Would you trust your vehicle to call the emergency services and send your coordinates in case of an accident? is it safer...
It’s never been easier and cheaper to sew small electronic components into wearable clothing. In this issue of Futuris, we are diving into the world...
“I have never seen women scientists, I’ve only seen men.” “Girls get this upbringing where they shouldn’t be scientists, they should do something...
Insulin-dependent diabetes is on the rise all around the world, but the causes of this disease remain unclear. There is a theory, however, that...
Tuberculosis remains a threat to children’s health all around Europe. Child TB is hard to diagnose and difficult to cure. Why is it so challenging...
Already familiar characters in countless sci-fi movies, humanoid robots are well on the way towards stepping off the silver-screen and into daily...
About the author
Denis Loctier is the anchor and producer of “Ocean”, Euronews’ monthly show specialised in the blue economy and marine life. In this role, Denis travels around the world exploring the effects of climate change and human activities on ocean health, talking directly with fishers, business owners, port authorities and policy-makers. “Ocean” has taken Denis and his team to places such as Greenland, Caribbean Islands, Seychelles, Svalbard, Cabo Verde and Thailand.
A Euronews journalist since 2001, Denis has produced short TV documentaries on more than 200 international research projects and covered a variety of other topics, from economy and tourism to international politics and military conflicts.
Denis holds a PhD in Information and Communication Sciences and is certified to operate in hostile environments. He can also fly paragliders, pilot drones, navigate vessels, and dive to depths of 60 meters.
