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Researchers are using AI to improve nuclear technology across a wide range of fields, from healthcare to earthquake prediction. © bigjom jom, Shutterstock.com
EU-funded researchers are using AI to transform nuclear technology, making medical scans safer, streamlining nuclear plant maintenance and allowing earlier prediction of earthquakes.
EU-funded researchers are improving surveillance systems to detect emerging infectious diseases spread in different ways, including by mosquitos. © frank60, Shutterstock.com
From mosquito monitoring to sewage surveillance, EU-funded researchers are combining diverse data techniques…
Researchers are building brain-like chips that can handle big data and keep household devices safe. © Gorodenkoff, Shutterstock.com
The human brain is more powerful and energy-efficient than any computer. Scientists are imitating the way it…
European cities of the future should be greener, smarter and more inclusive, according to young Poles who shared their vision during the EU Youth Policy Dialogue in Warsaw.
EU-funded researchers are exploring the issue of hidden hunger in Europe to understand why people who have enough food to eat may not be getting sufficient micronutrients to maintain good health.
From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research were on full display at the Science is Wonderful fair in Belgium, awing children and adults alike.
Diversifying food sources and developing underused, nutrient-rich crops could help combat malnutrition and enhance food security in Africa.
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 have developed smart tags to guarantee the authenticity and traceability of wine from vineyard to table, helping to combat counterfeiting and boost consumer trust.
EU-funded researchers are joining forces to meet consumer demands to know more about where seafood comes from, its carbon footprint and nutritional value.
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-funded researchers are using art to create a more inclusive and engaging science education experience for all students, free from the constraints of stereotypes.
The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.