Frontier research

With quantum computing on the horizon, cryptographers are working to secure digital communications against a new generation of potential threats.

European researchers are developing quantum computers using light and glass, in a collaboration that promises breakthroughs in computing power, battery technology and scientific discovery.

EU-funded researchers are using AI to transform nuclear technology, making medical scans safer, streamlining nuclear plant maintenance and allowing earlier prediction of earthquakes.

From mosquito monitoring to sewage surveillance, EU-funded researchers are combining diverse data techniques to spot early signs of emerging infections before they strike.

The human brain is more powerful and energy-efficient than any computer. Scientists are imitating the way it works to produce better computer chips and help deal with the growing amounts of data generated every day.

EU-funded researchers have brought supersolid light to life in the lab and are now exploring how this strange new state of matter could power real-world technologies.

EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer.

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.

EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.

EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.