Ciência e Sociedade

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.