Alternative energy sources are gradually replacing fossil fuels, but can oil be replaced in the production of the plastics we all use in our daily...
Category - Science & Nature
Short documentaries on international research projects, technological innovations, nature and discovery
On Futuris this week we look at the growing science of generating tailor-made bones to transplant into humans. Traditional transplants have...
Futuris producer Denis Loctier looks at the development of a flying machine that produces clean energy. Old flying machines gobble up fuel and...
Futuris producer Denis Loctier has a fishy tale for foodies and scientists: ‘‘Smoked salmon is a speciality dish. Still it’s hard to believe that...
Futuris producer Denis Loctier introduces us to an innovative and inexpensive method of transporting fresh water to areas of drought or disaster...
How can we recycle CO2, harness wind in urban areas and fly with the help of helium? Discover three European projects who are tackling climate change...
From the Sun, the Moon and flames, to ultra-modern semiconductors, human history is inherently bound to light. In this special edition of Futuris, we...
With water shortages a growing problem around the world recycling waste water has become increasingly important. European researchers have come up...
Underwater archaeology is an exciting, but sometimes risky field of studies. To eliminate those risks a European research project, ARROWS, is working...
Whey from cheese production and other agricultural waste can be a valuable raw material for new biodegradable plastic. A European research project is...
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.
