Ciência e Sociedade

From ancient ruins to vanishing beaches: Mapping risks to Europe’s shores

As erosion and pollution threaten Europe’s coastal areas, researchers are combining satellite images, drone data and field surveys to help authorities understand coastal change and plan for the future.

Ladybirds and faba beans help fight crop pests

From faba beans in French apple orchards to ladybirds in Spanish orange groves, EU-funded researchers are finding new ways to protect crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

At the mercy of the weather: researchers help wind turbines last longer

EU-funded researchers have developed tools and models to predict how rain and sand wear down wind turbine blades and affect their performance, helping wind farms limit damage and power losses.

Dung beetles’ inner compass could inspire cutting-edge miniature robotics

Insight into how dung beetles navigate in a straight line is helping EU-funded researchers to design nature-inspired technology and to understand how light pollution affects wildlife.

From plants and waste to everyday products: boosting Europe’s bioeconomy

EU-funded researchers are developing alternatives to fossil-based materials, from packaging to fertilisers. Their work could cut Europe's reliance on oil and gas and inspire international cooperation.

The patients missing from clinical research

Clinical studies do not always accurately reflect the people who will ultimately receive new treatments. Researchers across Europe are exploring how to close the gaps and make clinical research more representative and inclusive.

From talking plants to smarter insulin pumps: young scientists shine in 2026

At this year’s EU Contest for Young Scientists, teenagers unveiled inventions that could save lives, deepen our understanding of a decades-old maths puzzle and even listen to plants.

Beyond ‘eat less, move more’: building the bigger picture on childhood obesity

Researchers across Europe are pooling data and expertise while working with schools, hospitals and families to find better ways to tackle childhood obesity.