Brussels, 08/10/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday, at the Palazzo Papadopoli in Venice, the European Commission is to present three research projects aimed at improving the protection of cultural heritage. The ISTECH project covers a technique using an alloy of nickel and titanium for strengthening the structure of monuments. Used for ensuring better stability of the Assisi basilica against seismic movement, the alloy had been originally developed for use in the aerospace and medical...