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The path to encouraging more girls to take up careers in science may lie through the arts, say EU-funded researchers. © Halfpoint, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are using art to create a more inclusive and engaging science education experience for all students, free from the constraints of stereotypes.
Most citizens think that the overall influence of science and technology is positive. © PeopleImages.com - Yuri A, Shutterstock.com
The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a…
Researchers are studying the impact of meditation on health and the biochemical mechanisms underlying this mind-body connection. © Evgenia Kostiaeva, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new…
The EU’s Cancer Mission Bus Roadshow is bringing experts in cancer prevention and early detection to communities across Europe, as part of a push to improve the lives of millions.
Researchers are using new technologies, including AI, as well as contributions from citizen scientists, to improve how we monitor and protect increasingly threatened habitats and species across…
EU-backed researchers and doctors are pioneering advanced pre-implantation and prenatal genetic testing to improve the chance of healthy pregnancies in at-risk families.
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.
Staying home to dance the night away may soon be the next big thing. EU-funded researchers are using AI to create an online dancefloor for the whole world to share.
EU-funded researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the quality of eye surgeries.
EU-funded researchers are turning food processing waste into a valuable resource, transforming discarded biomaterials into natural fertilisers.
A new generation of lasers using ultrashort bursts of light is showing great potential for the sustainable manufacturing of precision parts.
Technological advancements such as 3D scans based on drone images are helping archaeologists document Europe’s heritage before sites and artefacts are lost to future generations.
Better understanding of the complex relationship between mind and body may provide new treatment strategies for chronic pain, say EU-funded researchers.