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Researchers are trying to understand why people may not be getting all the nutrients they need from the food they eat. © Nitr, Shutterstock.com
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.
The magic of EU-funded research attracted more than 5 000 schoolchildren to the Science is Wonderful fair. © European Union, 2025
From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research were on full display at the Science is…
Food system labs across Africa are analysing the nutritional value of less-used crops and their potential to tackle malnutrition. © HealthyDiets4Africa, 2024
Diversifying food sources and developing underused, nutrient-rich crops could help combat malnutrition and…
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.
EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.
EU-funded researchers have put in place smart parking set-ups that offer residents across Europe cleaner air, more greenery and space to play.
EU-funded researchers are investigating recent push-back against gender equality measures, seeking to understand its motives and impact, to provide practical solutions.