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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…
Researchers are examining the range of environmental effects on people’s health over their whole lives.
City farming and food sharing are blossoming in Europe with the help of local traditions and EU research.
Researchers are looking at how to tackle pollutants in urban runoff and overflowing sewers.
Bugs, microalgae and bacteria are emerging as healthy and sustainable alternatives to traditional proteins.
EU research is providing the most far-reaching analysis of efforts to boost wild-cat populations and aiding scavengers that help balance the ecosystem.
Longstanding questions about how migratory animals navigate are being answered through the study of eye molecules and the quantum realm.
The EU is seeking to limit growing threats from blazes through the use of satellites, artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles.
The major greenhouse gas contributing to global warming could become a prime resource for biofuels that can cut car, plane and ship emissions.
Remnants of ancient bears and other mammals in Europe reveal the challenges and potential rewards of understanding why species went extinct.
Amid international supply-chain disruptions, the EU is stepping up efforts to ensure the European food system benefits family farmers, Europe’s regions and its consumers.