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Investigating the mysteries of sleep
Sleep is one of biology’s most universal – and perplexing – phenomena. Why do animals need sleep, a state that seemingly leaves them vulnerable and unproductive? The EU-funded SleepSynapses project offered new insights to better understand sleep’s fundamental purpose.
Putting Romanian neuroscience on the map
For many years, psychology and brain research were left underdeveloped in Romania. Now the EU-funded NEUROTWIN project has helped set up a top brain research institute in Cluj-Napoca through improved collaboration with EU neuroscience institutes. The benefits range from new medical treatments to technologies used in electrical grid maintenance and video games.
Playing it safe: the video game teaching children online safety
The internet has become an integral part of young people’s lives, but comes with risks from
Forecasting the unknown: the future of migration planning
Migration remains one of the most pressing and unpredictable challenges facing Europe. From economic
How tiny microstructures in our organs hold big clues to our health
Every year, over 150 000 Europeans die as a result of liver disease. The EU-funded project LSO
Boosting citizen engagement in clean air campaigns
Air pollution is usually worse in urban centres, though residents are often less aware of its