Technology
From knee surgery to home drudgery, the robot revolution beckons
Automation will play a growing role in people’s lives and Europe has the know-how to lead the way, according to a top Italian researcher.
Apr 30, 2024
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Health
Taking the bite out of snake venom
More effective treatments for snakebites that afflict millions of people worldwide every year are emerging from EU research.
Apr 27, 2024
Earth & Environment
Pass the salt please. Power lies within
A new generation of batteries may bolster the EU’s green ambitions. By Anthony King A green industrial future for Europe may depend on an element that is part of a household staple: table salt.
Apr 24, 2024
Earth & Environment
Fusion-energy quest makes big advance with EU-Japan reactor
The inauguration of the world’s most powerful fusion machine brings the dream of clean, safe and abundant power closer.
Apr 19, 2024
Health
Battle against fatal neurodegenerative disease advances on two fronts
European researchers are pioneering a vaccine and treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Apr 19, 2024
Earth & Environment
High stakes: the Arctic test of sustainable development
EU researchers are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty and tradition.
Apr 15, 2024
Health
Wake-up call: reducing road accidents with customised driver alerts
EU researchers are coming up with advanced technologies to spot early signs of fatigue and erratic behaviour in people behind the wheel.
Apr 10, 2024
Social Sciences
Irish castles and ancient Greek rites show culture’s role in regional regeneration
Tapping into the long and rich histories of places around Europe is a central part of an EU push for rural and urban revival.
Apr 9, 2024
Earth & Environment
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. By Karen McHugh In the medieval Belgian city of…
Apr 4, 2024
Health
Fighting pancreatic cancer with computers and lasers
Faster detection and less invasive surgery offer hopes of advances against a leading fatal disease in Europe.
Apr 2, 2024
Health
The woman who built a biotech business from an EU science contest
Andrea Stephany Diaz founded a startup to improve lung-cancer diagnosis after participating in a 2022 European event for young researchers.
Apr 1, 2024
Health
For diabetes patients, needle-free insulin injections are on the way
Scientists are closing in on a pain-free method for people with type 1 diabetes to control it.
Mar 28, 2024
Social Sciences
Society’s challenges demand youth interest and funding in Europe, ex-research minister says
EU research, which has improved society and the economy for decades, now needs to engage more young people and attract extra public and private investments, according to Professor Manuel Heitor.
Mar 27, 2024
Earth & Environment
Rethinking wind power’s towers and turbines
New materials and designs can make a leading source of renewable energy both greener and cheaper.
Mar 25, 2024