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Geomagnetic storms in space can wreak havoc on Earth by knocking out satellites and power grids. © Elena11, Shutterstock.com
Researchers have created an improved traffic light system for predicting geomagnetic storms. They are now testing how well these algorithms can prepare us for incoming space storms that can wreak…
Using powerful telescopes, researchers study how remote galaxies are formed, evolve and die. ©Triff, Shutterstock.com
Astronomers are closer than ever to working out how the biggest galaxies in the cosmos grew so quickly before…
After capturing the first image of a black hole, scientists are now making a video to shed more light on one of the universe’s big mysteries. © EHT Collaboration
The first moving images of a black hole could reveal swirls of plasma and collapsing stars, deepening our…
Drones can make air freight cheaper and remote areas more connected. But tracking them will be key.
3D printing is set to revolutionise European manufacturing, producing complex, multilayered components for everything from toys and cars to wind turbines and satellites.
Collaboration between Europe and Africa on support for small business start-ups is heralding in a new era for EU-Africa cooperation on innovation.
EU-funded researchers are using AI and satellite technologies to make the continent’s renewable energy infrastructure more reliable.
EU researchers expect unprecedented insights into galaxies from the study of a mysterious energy force.
Minerals in ancient meteorites offer insights into the origin of almost three-quarters of the Earth’s surface.
Satellites and on-the-ground sensors are helping Kenya, Ghana and Zambia tackle inundation risks and farmers cope with drought.
As the number of objects launched into orbit grows, the EU is working to prevent debris from getting out of hand.
Details are emerging about the protective magnetic field that’s key to sustaining life.
Simulating the Red Planet’s geology and hydrology reveals how the landscape has changed, helping the search for landing sites for future missions.