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.
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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.
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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.
Researchers, national authorities and the EU work together to address maritime challenges like smuggling, illegal fishing and security threats.
In 2025, the EU will set up a new polar research body that will operate from Sweden, while scientists drill deep into polar ice to study the Earth’s climate history and help mitigate the effects of climate change on this fragile ecosystem.
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.
Staying home to dance the night away may soon be the next big thing. EU-funded researchers are using AI to create an online dancefloor for the whole world to share.
EU-funded researchers are exploring how to make strong and sustainable new materials from hard-to-crack nutshells.
EU-funded researchers are braving extreme Arctic conditions to shed light on snow’s crucial role in Earth’s climate system.
Professor Michael Hall, the 2024 Balzan Prize winner, explains how investigating a novel compound found on Easter Island led to major scientific breakthroughs in the understanding of cell growth and ageing.
In an age of smart machines, EU-funded researchers are ensuring that they are being designed with sustainability and societal well-being in mind.
EU-funded researchers are unlocking the secrets of the human eye, creating cutting-edge digital models that are transforming the quality of eye surgeries.
EU-funded researchers are building Europe’s capacity to monitor our seas and oceans and predict changing conditions.
EU-funded researchers are turning food processing waste into a valuable resource, transforming discarded biomaterials into natural fertilisers.
As the monkeypox virus continues to pose a threat to global health, EU-funded researchers are working together with international partners to manage the disease and protect the most vulnerable.