From war zones to coal mines and prison camps, a new generation of video games is helping museums bring history to life and reach audiences far beyond their walls. By Hannah Docter-Loeb What does war look like through the eyes of a child? For those far removed from conflict, it can be hard to imagine. … Read more
From recycling old satellites in space to turning rocket parts into fuel or beaming debris back to Earth, researchers are exploring new ways to tackle the growing problem of space junk. By Jonathan O’Callaghan For decades, we have been littering space with decommissioned satellites and rocket parts orbiting our planet. Now this space debris poses a … Read more
At the EU’s Science is Wonderful! fair in Brussels, top researchers used superheroes, soap bubbles and dance music to wow children – and encourage tomorrow’s scientists. By Tom Cassauwers A lecture hall explodes with sound as the electronic dance hit I Like to Move It by Reel 2 Real blasts through the speakers. A class … Read more
Although powerful treatments exist for rheumatoid arthritis, doctors can’t always predict which drug will work best for each person. An EU-funded initiative aims to change that by optimising and personalising care. By Ali Jones Over the past two decades, a wave of new drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has allowed many people to live … Read more
In a world full of deepfakes and fake news, EU-funded researchers are building tools to help journalists tell what’s real and what’s not. By Anthony King Last winter, as Christmas markets opened across Europe, social media was flooded with alarming videos. Posts claimed that radical Islamists were “invading” Christmas markets. One clip appeared to show … Read more
A Czech startup is making factory automation easier by letting workers teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations instead of complex coding. By Anthony King What if training a robot to handle dirty, dangerous work on the factory floor was as simple as showing it how? Czech startup RoboTwin is doing exactly that, helping factory … Read more