Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

From routine infections to emerging health threats, being prepared matters. Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness. By Horizon Magazine Staff Being prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having … Read more

Capitalising on Europe’s research connections to tackle cancer

Across Europe, cancer researchers are collaborating more closely than ever, thanks to the EU-backed canSERV platform, which links scientists with research services and infrastructures to speed up discoveries and improve care for patients. By Helen Massy-Beresford For Dr Pavla Bouchalová, a cancer researcher in the department of biochemistry at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, answering … Read more

Beyond the fear: EU-funded scientists test the health impacts of 5G

EU researchers are investigating daily 5G exposure and its potential health effects. © PeopleImages, Shutterstock.com

From street-level measurements to long-term health studies, researchers are building a clearer picture of the impact of everyday exposure to 5G signals on human health. By Alison Jones As 5G antennas multiply across Europe, bringing faster downloads, better connectivity and more reliable streaming, public concern about potential health impacts has grown as well. To address … Read more

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

EU-funded researchers are developing a new test for Alzheimer’s that could result in earlier detection and treatment. © digicomphoto, Shutterstock.com

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. By Vittoria D’Alessio Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For millions of Europeans – and the health services that care for them – it … Read more

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

Virtual reality and AI bring fresh possibilities to the performing arts. Instituto Stocos at Teatro Museo de Navarra. Photo by Alex Thunder, 2024

EU-funded researchers are using emerging technologies to create new, immersive experiences and reimagine the future of live performance. By Gareth Willmer In September 2025, a stage performance with a difference took place at Porto’s Coliseum theatre in northern Portugal. In Re-embodied Machine, a dancer wearing motion sensors interacted with lights and sound that responded to his … Read more

Memory in motion: mapping Europe’s hidden dance heritage

To preserve Europe’s modern dance legacy, scientists are joining forces with artists. © Jubal Battisti

EU-funded researchers are mapping Europe’s contemporary dance heritage to prevent this elusive and fragile art form from quietly disappearing. By Maria Vlastara When a dancer leaves the stage for the last time, their art often vanishes with them. Unlike books, paintings or music, contemporary dance has no universal score or lasting archive. Much of Europe’s … Read more