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Polish geographer Dr Iwona Zwierzchowska is on a mission to develop green spaces in the city of Poznań with the help of EU funding and 30 partners across Europe and beyond.
German marine biologist Dr Tim Kiessling is on a mission to discover the true scale of plastic pollution in…
Food system labs across Africa are analysing the nutritional value of less-used crops and their potential to tackle malnutrition. © HealthyDiets4Africa, 2024
Diversifying food sources and developing underused, nutrient-rich crops could help combat malnutrition and…
Technological advancements such as 3D scans based on drone images are helping archaeologists document Europe’s heritage before sites and artefacts are lost to future generations.
To improve living conditions and reduce buildings’ environmental impact, EU-funded researchers are making deep renovations possible across Europe by securing financing, setting strict standards and…
EU-funded researchers are seeking innovative ways to preserve water and biodiversity across the continent. Both are vital to human life and European economies, but are increasingly under pressure.
EU-funded researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body.
Cargo ships and cruise liners may soon be harnessing the power of wind and waves to reduce their carbon emissions thanks to EU-funded researchers.
Microbes and fungi have long been nature’s helpers in producing fine food, drinks and medicine, but new digital technologies could unlock far greater potential for the European biotech sector.
EU-funded researchers are using biological matter to create unique new materials that can adapt to their environment and repair themselves.
Commercial greenhouses in Europe are testing new energy and water efficiency technologies in support of the green transition.
EU-funded researchers are using AI and satellite technologies to make the continent’s renewable energy infrastructure more reliable.
Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem.