Month: February 2025

Do Europeans trust science? New survey says “yes, but”

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Most citizens think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive. © PeopleImages.com - Yuri A, Shutterstock.com

The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society. By Horizon staff A large majority of Europeans believe in the benefits of science, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey on “European citizens’ knowledge and attitudes … Read more

Mindful molecules – science is decoding the health benefits of meditation

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Researchers are studying the impact of meditation on health and the biochemical mechanisms underlying this mind-body connection. © Evgenia Kostiaeva, Shutterstock.com

EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer. By Jessica Berthereau Meditation and mindfulness are not just a pastime for Maria Goreti Sales, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is convinced … Read more