Science in society

EU-funded researchers are turning carbon emissions from urban waste into everyday household products – from cleaning liquids to leather.

From war zones to coal mines and prison camps, a new generation of video games is helping museums bring history to life and reach audiences far beyond their walls.

At the EU’s Science is Wonderful! fair in Brussels, top researchers used superheroes, soap bubbles and dance music to wow children – and encourage tomorrow’s scientists.

Although powerful treatments exist for rheumatoid arthritis, doctors can’t always predict which drug will work best for each person. An EU-funded initiative aims to change that by optimising and personalising care.

In a world full of deepfakes and fake news, EU-funded researchers are building tools to help journalists tell what’s real and what’s not.

A Czech startup is making factory automation easier by letting workers teach robots new tasks through simple demonstrations instead of complex coding.

From drones and smart cameras to biodegradable packaging, EU-funded researchers are working to remove plastic from rivers before it ever reaches the sea.

Researchers throughout Europe are working to restore the Danube’s ecological health by reopening migration routes for fish and wildlife and creating a blueprint for river recovery across the continent.

Improved connectivity is transforming daily life in rural Europe, from safer school runs to cleaner energy, while supporting local economies and cutting emissions.

Five European research institutions show how putting gender equality into practice makes workplaces fairer and the science better.