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Researchers are developing alternative lab methods to assess chemical safety, reducing the need for animal testing. © DirkVG, Shutterstock.com
Frontier research  |  Health  |  Policy
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.

Researchers across Europe are addressing high housing costs and energy poverty together. © Dee Karen, Shutterstock.com
Energy  |  Environment  |  Policy  |  Science in society  |  Social Sciences
The hidden link between Europe’s housing crisis and energy poverty

With housing costs surging across Europe, EU-funded researchers are showing how tackling energy poverty and inequality together could fix fragmented ...

Quality of life depends on more than income alone, researchers say. © KOTOIMAGES, Shutterstock.com
Beyond GDP: rethinking prosperity for future generations

Researchers are developing new ways to measure progress that go beyond economic growth, helping policymakers create happier, healthier and more ...

Industry  |  Policy

If the type of patents being filed by Europe’s companies is anything to go by, the economy that will emerge from the financial crisis in Europe may be decidedly green.

For scientists, packing up their lab coats and microscopes and heading to foreign laboratories can really pay dividends. Thanks to initiatives like Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships, women are benefiting more and more from making a move abroad.