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Flood warnings for Africa advance with EU expertise

Satellites and on-the-ground sensors are helping Kenya, Ghana and Zambia tackle inundation risks and farmers cope with drought.

Oct 18, 2023

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From womb to tomb: tackling diseases by knowing the surrounding influences

Researchers are examining the range of environmental effects on people’s health over their whole lives.

Oct 16, 2023

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The green shoots of urban agriculture

City farming and food sharing are blossoming in Europe with the help of local traditions and EU research.

Oct 13, 2023

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The race is on for a new internet

Europe is pushing to create a network infrastructure based on quantum physics.

Oct 11, 2023

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Rainwater in cities causes more troubles than wet feet

Researchers are looking at how to tackle pollutants in urban runoff and overflowing sewers.

Oct 9, 2023

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New foods can go from yucky to yummy as people’s perceptions evolve

Bugs, microalgae and bacteria are emerging as healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional proteins.

Oct 6, 2023

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Lynxes and vultures offer insights for European wildlife conservation

EU research is providing the most far-reaching analysis of efforts to boost wild-cat populations and aiding scavengers that help balance the ecosystem.

Oct 4, 2023

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Stars and inner compass guide moths and birds, say researchers

Longstanding questions about how migratory animals navigate are being answered through the study of eye molecules and the quantum realm.

Oct 2, 2023

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Plant-based foods improve health and environment, says top EU scientific advisor

A shift in diets is central to tackling obesity and climate change, according to Eric Lambin, a member of the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors.

Sep 28, 2023

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Researchers take the stage – plus beer orders – as Europe celebrates lab work

A Europe-wide event on Friday, 29 September will open the doors to a world of science shaping the future of society.

Sep 26, 2023

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Young cancer survivors in Europe get increased post-cure help

As medical advances in oncology enable more patients to beat tumours, greater attention is being paid to secondary effects from treatment.

Sep 25, 2023

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Livestock farmers from Sweden to Greece test paths to greener agriculture

Cow, goat and poultry farms are getting help from EU research to cut their environmental footprint and ensure high-quality foods.

Sep 21, 2023

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From rockets to spider silk, young scientists wow the jury – and each other!

The 34th annual edition of an EU contest for teenage researchers wrapped up this past week with participants from Canada, Denmark, Poland and Portugal claiming the top prize.

Sep 20, 2023

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Easing job jitters in the digital revolution

As new technologies reshape workplaces, EU research has come up with new ways to help companies and workers stay in control.

Sep 19, 2023