Science in society

Across Africa, efficient use of water is increasingly crucial. Researchers and local communities have joined forces in six countries to restore land, water and livelihoods through nature-based solutions.

EU-funded researchers have developed a soft robot that moves like an elephant's trunk – precise enough to pick fresh fruit, yet powerful enough to help lift a patient.

From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid. EU-funded researchers are now exploring how these tiny particles interact with our bodies and assessing their long-term health impact.

From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders.

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.