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Dr Tamás Faragó believes dogs could hold clues to the origins of human speech. © Gáti Oszkár Dániel, 2023
What dogs can teach us about the origins of speech

Researchers are studying dogs’ ability to control and change their voices in the hope of shedding light on one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: the ...

Researchers are developing alternative lab methods to assess chemical safety, reducing the need for animal testing. © DirkVG, Shutterstock.com
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How AI could replace animal testing

Scientists across Europe are combining AI, human cells and mini-organs to predict chemical harm, reducing the need for testing on animals.

Inspired by fermented tea, researchers design a living patch to treat eczema. © SeventyFour, Shutterstock.com
The living patch: could a tea-inspired material help treat eczema?

Inspired by the microbes that make kombucha tea, EU-funded researchers are developing a living patch that could detect and treat eczema flare-ups ...

From mosquito monitoring to sewage surveillance, EU-funded researchers are combining diverse data techniques to spot early signs of emerging infections before they strike.

The human brain is more powerful and energy-efficient than any computer. Scientists are imitating the way it works to produce better computer chips and help deal with the growing amounts of data generated every day.

EU-funded researchers have brought supersolid light to life in the lab and are now exploring how this strange new state of matter could power real-world technologies.

EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer.

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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.

EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.

EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.

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.