Crops like chickpeas, fava beans, lentils and quinoa could help make Europe’s food systems more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
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The EU is on a mission with researchers to protect our planet and society.
By helping researchers discover new ways to improve people’s lives, and to protect us from climate change and global health shocks, the EU is building a better future for all of us.
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European cities of the future should be greener, smarter and more inclusive, according to young Poles who shared their vision during the EU Youth Policy Dialogue in Warsaw.
EU-funded researchers are exploring the issue of hidden hunger in Europe to understand why people who have enough food to eat may not be getting sufficient micronutrients to maintain good health.
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EU-funded researchers are working to reduce the health risks associated with Down syndrome and improve long-term quality of life.
With sea traffic set to rise in a warming Arctic, EU-funded researchers are helping sailors plot a safer course through sea ice and icebergs thanks to more reliable satellite-based forecasts.
EU-funded researchers are looking to hot air to overcome the supply and demand issues faced by solar energy and ease the clean energy transition.
EU-funded researchers have developed smart tags to guarantee the authenticity and traceability of wine from vineyard to table, helping to combat counterfeiting and boost consumer trust.
EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals.
Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars’s climatic history and help to determine whether it was once able to sustain life.
EU-funded researchers are joining forces to meet consumer demands to know more about where seafood comes from, its carbon footprint and nutritional value.
EU-funded researchers are improving the tracking and certification of biological waste to help give it a second life as new bio-based products.
EU-funded researchers are championing smarter and more sustainable ways to safeguard biological samples and data donated by millions of citizens. The aim is greater international preparedness for potential future health threats like pandemics.
Citizen scientists are drawing on personal experience to help researchers create new plant-based fermented foods and maximise their health benefits.
EU-funded researchers are using art to create a more inclusive and engaging science education experience for all students, free from the constraints of stereotypes.
The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.
EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer.
The EU’s Cancer Mission Bus Roadshow is bringing experts in cancer prevention and early detection to communities across Europe, as part of a push to improve the lives of millions.
EU investment in the push for ever smaller and more powerful microchips is helping support innovation in AI, the space industry and beyond.
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 havoc by knocking out satellites in space and power grids on Earth.
One EU-funded project in the 1990s turned the medical world on its head by introducing 3D printing to healthcare. This led to much better outcomes for complicated surgeries, improving the lives of thousands of patients.
Researchers are using new technologies, including AI, as well as contributions from citizen scientists, to improve how we monitor and protect increasingly threatened habitats and species across Europe.
EU-backed researchers and doctors are pioneering advanced pre-implantation and prenatal genetic testing to improve the chance of healthy pregnancies in at-risk families.
EU-funded researchers are exploring the rich tapestry of puppetry in Europe since the 1600s and its contribution to shaping Europe’s cultural identity.