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New telescope cuts through space noise in hunt for distant Earth-like worlds

EU-funded researchers are developing powerful new telescopes to help uncover Earth-like planets around distant stars and advance the search for extraterrestrial life.

Oct 3, 2025

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Brewing resilience: researchers safeguard coffee and chocolate from climate threats

From droughts to disease, coffee and chocolate are under threat, but scientists and farmers are working together to keep these daily treats on the table.

Oct 1, 2025

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From turtle robots to frontline physics: prize-winning young scientists shape the future

This year’s EU Contest for Young Scientists showcased hard science with a social edge, with young scientists presenting innovations ranging from robot turtles to quantum discoveries.

Sep 26, 2025

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Beyond the crowds: locals lead a sustainable reset of tourism

EU-backed researchers are working with communities in overlooked regions to create tourism strategies that promote heritage while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Sep 24, 2025

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Silent speed: the fast, fuel-efficient European helicopter setting the pace for clean aviation

With its sleek design and groundbreaking aerodynamics, the Airbus RACER isn’t just a prototype – it’s a symbol of Europe’s commitment to clean aviation.

Sep 19, 2025

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Europe unveils plan to supercharge its science facilities

From lasers to life sciences, Europe’s new plan for research and technology infrastructures aims to turn world-class science into everyday impact.

Sep 17, 2025

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Seeds of change: Can Europe’s organic farming shape the future of food?

EU-funded researchers are working across countries and sectors to boost organic farming, support farmers and shape policy to help meet the target of 25%…

Sep 12, 2025

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Inside Europe’s virtual ocean platform: a game-changer for marine protection

Europe is building a virtual twin of the ocean to allow scientists, policymakers and citizens to test ideas, fight pollution and protect marine life – without even getting wet.

Sep 10, 2025

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Magic of microalgae: sustainable ingredients for food, feed and fragrance

EU-funded researchers are scaling up sustainable production of microalgae-based proteins, lipids, pigments and carbohydrates that could transform food, animal feed and fragrance industries worldwide.

Sep 5, 2025

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From offshore to onshore: Europe expands carbon storage with nature-inspired tech

Drawing on nature, researchers have developed a method to pump CO2 captured from industrial processes into volcanic rocks for safe and permanent underground storage.

Sep 3, 2025

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Repurposing wood waste for a clean, green alternative to fossil-based chemicals

The EU and Europe’s bio-based industries are tapping into the hidden potential of wood to replace fossil resources in the production of high-performance resins with a low carbon footprint.

Aug 29, 2025

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From mushrooms to new architecture: the rise of living, self-healing buildings

EU-funded researchers are cultivating fungi on agricultural waste to create smarter and greener construction materials able to adapt and react to their environment, and even repair themselves.

Aug 27, 2025

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Reinventing industry: carbon capture technologies lead the charge against climate change

Researchers are testing a new method of capturing CO2 from energy-intensive industries and converting it into valuable chemicals and fuels.

Aug 22, 2025

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Rediscovering voyages that changed trade, culture and medicine across the Pacific

New EU-funded research, sparked by a 17th-century shipwreck, reveals how centuries of trans-Pacific trade shaped medicine, shipbuilding and geographical knowledge, and built cross-cultural connections still relevant today.

Aug 20, 2025