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Restoring surgeons’ sense of touch with robotic fingertips

Researchers are developing robotic “fingertips” that could give surgeons back their sense of touch during minimally invasive and robotic operations.

Jan 21, 2026

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A simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed

A blood test, combined with an ultrathin material derived from graphite, could significantly advance efforts to detect Alzheimer’s disease at its very earliest stage, even before symptoms appear.

Jan 16, 2026

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On with the show: AI and virtual reality step in to transform live performance

EU-funded researchers are using emerging technologies to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine the future of live performance.

Jan 14, 2026

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Memory in motion: mapping Europe’s hidden dance heritage

EU-funded researchers are mapping Europe’s contemporary dance heritage to prevent this elusive and fragile art form from quietly disappearing.

Jan 7, 2026

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From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026

Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness.

Dec 31, 2025

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Tech moves to holograms, fine dining and teleporting classes for more immersive experience

Researchers are pushing telepresence technology beyond video calls, from Star Wars-style holograms to virtual fine dining and classrooms that leap across space.

Dec 24, 2025

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Home sweet home: helping European families become more resilient

Based on direct input from households in six countries, EU-funded researchers have developed policy recommendations to support families in real life.

Dec 19, 2025

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Researchers reveal how climate change is shaping decisions to move – or stay put

As climate change becomes a major driver of migration, EU-funded researchers are listening to affected communities to help support fairer policies for those most at risk.

Dec 17, 2025

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Microbes on a mission to clean up Europe’s toxic soils

EU-funded researchers are turning to nature’s very own clean-up crew to tackle toxic industrial soil pollution.

Dec 12, 2025

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Guarding Europe’s hidden lifelines: how AI could protect subsea infrastructure

EU-funded researchers are developing AI-powered surveillance tools to protect the vast network of subsea cables and pipelines that keep the continent’s energy and data flowing.

Dec 10, 2025

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Europe races to save its underwater heritage from climate change

As climate change accelerates, EU-funded researchers have mobilised to safeguard Europe’s underwater and coastal heritage with innovative methods and cutting-edge technology.

Dec 5, 2025

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From mines to meadows: how science is reviving Europe’s forgotten landscapes

EU-funded researchers are transforming former coal-mining sites across Europe into thriving areas that provide lasting environmental and social benefits.

Dec 3, 2025

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Rethinking urban communities: transforming vacant spaces into vibrant places

Researchers are exploring how short-term accommodation projects can bring new life to empty buildings while inspiring more inclusive and sustainable city living.

Nov 28, 2025

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Turning up the heat on steel’s carbon pollution problem

EU-funded researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries – without shutting down production.

Nov 26, 2025