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Sandrine Dixson-Declève, a leading voice in sustainable finance, outlines her vision of what we need to “secure a thriving society on a healthy planet”. © Justin Lin
While Europe’s green agenda faces new pressures, sustainability leader Sandrine Dixson-Declève outlines why sustainable investment remains vital for economic strength, planetary health and future…
Small two-wheeled robots, equipped with high-tech sensors, will help to find survivors faster in the aftermath of disasters. © Tohoku University, 2023
EU-funded researchers have developed robust mini robots with advanced sensors to help search and rescue teams…
Researchers and companies are cooperating to improve digital education tools and help Europe prepare for the future. © Gorodenkoff, Shutterstock.com
Across Europe, researchers and industry are making digital education better, smarter and more accessible. By…
Europe’s expansive inland waterways remain underutilised despite their potential. Researchers and industry partners are developing innovative tools, such as digital simulations of river flows or…
Often overlooked, metrology – the science of measurement – underpins countless aspects of daily life, from accurately telling the time to ensuring the security of digital communications.
EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector.
EU-funded researchers have developed adaptable robots that could transform the way we recycle electronic waste, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
EU-funded researchers are developing a smarter system of sustainable cooling, replacing toxic refrigerants with safer, more efficient and recyclable metals.
With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, EU-funded researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and icebergs thanks to more reliable satellite-based forecasts.
EU-funded researchers are improving the tracking and certification of biological waste to help give it a second life as new bio-based products.
EU investment in the push for ever smaller and more powerful microchips is helping support innovation in AI, the space industry and beyond.
One EU-funded project in the 1990s turned the medical world on its head by introducing 3D printing to healthcare. This led to much better outcomes for complicated surgeries, improving the lives of…
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.