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Once considered impossible, restoring movement after paralysis is becoming a reality thanks to EU-funded researchers who have developed a device that reconnects the brain to the body.
May 8, 2026
Rare neuromuscular diseases often lack treatments because developing targeted drugs is slow, costly and risky for companies.
May 8, 2026
Across Africa, efficient use of water is increasingly crucial. Researchers and local communities have joined forces in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions.
Apr 29, 2026
EU-funded researchers have developed a soft robot that moves like an elephant's trunk – precise enough to pick fresh fruit, yet powerful enough to help lift a patient.
Apr 26, 2026
From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid.
Apr 22, 2026
From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders.
Apr 16, 2026
From war zones to coal mines and prison camps, a new generation of video games is helping museums bring history to life and reach audiences far beyond their walls.
Apr 10, 2026
From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space junk.
Apr 7, 2026
At the EU’s Science is Wonderful! fair in Brussels, top researchers used superheroes, soap bubbles and dance music to wow children – and encourage tomorrow’s scientists.
Apr 3, 2026
Although powerful treatments exist for rheumatoid arthritis, doctors can’t always predict which drug will work best for each person.
Mar 31, 2026
In a world full of deepfakes and fake news, EU-funded researchers are building tools to help journalists tell what’s real and what’s not.
Mar 27, 2026
A Czech startup is making factory automation easier by letting workers teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations instead of complex coding.
Mar 24, 2026
From drones and smart cameras to biodegradable packaging, EU-funded researchers are working to remove plastic from rivers before it ever reaches the sea.
Mar 19, 2026
Researchers are developing satellite links that bring clear, real-time radio and data connections to flights over oceans, helping air traffic controllers keep routes safer and more efficient.
Mar 17, 2026
