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EU-funded researchers will continue pushing the boundaries in 2025 with advances to benefit society and the environment. © chayanuphol, Shutterstock.com
From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes that make cities greener and cleaner.
Nut shells contain cells with unique interlocking structures that make them interesting for transformation into strong, biodegradable materials. © Elena Veselova, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack…
Egyptian cat mummies could reveal new information about the ancestry of our feline companions. ©Andrea Izzotti, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat…
Researchers, clinicians and patients are collaborating in an EU-wide alliance to advance understanding of rare diseases and speed up the development of new treatments.
Advanced brain-on-a-chip technology developed by EU-funded researchers helps make potential treatments for neurological diseases more effective.
EU-funded researchers are at the forefront of advancing a deeper understanding of the human brain and accelerating treatments for various neurological conditions.
The first moving images of a black hole could reveal swirls of plasma and collapsing stars, deepening our understanding of the universe.
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.
A breakthrough in medical imaging is making it possible for EU-funded researchers to observe brain activity during movement and pick up the early signs of disorders that affect brain-to-body…
EU-funded researchers are expanding the possibilities of 3D printing to create miniature human organs and a variety of products made from living tissue, including food.
EU-funded researchers are using biological matter to create unique new materials that can adapt to their environment and repair themselves.
New treatments being developed by EU-funded researchers will improve both survival rates and the long-term health of babies born early.
Graphene has moved out of the laboratory and into the market thanks in no small part to the EU, according to Professor Patrik Johansson.