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European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva talks to young Poles in Warsaw about their vision for European cities of tomorrow. © European Union, 2025
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.
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…
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…
From neighbourhood panels to EU-wide exchanges, European researchers are devising new ways to involve people in decision-making in a bid to counter political polarisation.
More clean technologies must reach the market for the EU to meet its climate-neutrality goal, according to Austria’s Henriette Spyra.
EU researchers are accelerating the development of new treatments for children and other vulnerable groups.
Researchers are testing ways to remove “forever chemicals” from the environment and replace them in some commercial goods.
More international attention is being paid to the importance of common standards for performing scientific experiments and measuring their results – a field called metrology.
Researchers are helping residents across the EU opt for clean energy.
Greater gender diversity is needed to advance European research, according to a leading Spanish member of the European Parliament.
Research into how the human brain stores information could lead to treatments for people who struggle with everyday tasks.
Researchers are turning to two crops to tackle the environmental harm of apparel made with synthetic fibres.
Automation will play a growing role in people’s lives and Europe has the know-how to lead the way, according to a top Italian researcher.