Society

From student challenges to 3D-printed copper components for particle accelerators, it’s all in a day’s work for the EU-backed I.FAST project.

A new paper highlights the opportunities, challenges and policy options related to ecosystem services provided by Europe’s forests.

Enthusiasts, people with hobbies, with spare time or concerned about their environment – you and me: all of us are potential collectors of data and information that can add a dimension to research projects. How can participation empower volunteers? And what’s the benefit for scientists? Listen on to find out!

A new study takes a look at how policy decisions at different levels of governance shaped pandemic response in Europe.

A new study suggests that traffic noise at schools has a negative impact on the development of working memory and attention in primary school students.

A new study looks at vaccination prioritisation in EU countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An EU-backed project is calling for innovative solutions to make urban food systems more sustainable.

A recently released policy brief takes a look at the assessment of current practices and their importance in the transition towards sustainable extractive industries.

A carefully curated digital platform offers social science and humanities (SSH) researchers unequalled access to data, tools and services.

Perform a magic trick for a member of the crow family and it will show how startled it is by the unexpected. Crows are known for being the Einsteins of the avian world, but what about the animals that feed us, clothe us, entertain us – what is the nature of their intelligence? Will our growing realisation that animals may be experiencing the world around them in ways that would surprise us, reframe our understanding of animal welfare? Tune in for some ideas.

This year’s Innovation Radar Prize has been awarded to an overall winner as well as three category winners representing environmentally sustainable innovations, disruptive health technologies and hidden gems in the early stages of development.

A new documentary looks into responsible mining of energy-transition metals in Europe. Can it be done?

An EU project named in honour of the founder of modern nursing is developing a novel toolkit to help first responders as they go about saving lives.

EU-backed researchers are using serious games and gamification to engage consumers in energy efficiency.

In the summer of 2022, an EU-backed project challenged students to find novel environmental and societal applications for particle accelerators.

A new technology promises to make our clothes more sustainable.

EU-backed researchers are lending a helping hand towards a future with trustworthy AI with a roadmap identifying major research challenges and a handbook containing major AI-related scientific and technical terms.

The textile and food industries are among the most profitable but also environmentally draining. Blockchain architecture addresses the issue via a scalable, flexible platform allowing access to secure product data.

Effective science communication has never been more crucial to countering misinformation. The EU-funded ENJOI project is developing standards to make it more reliable and impactful.

Wearables have become ‘must have’ fashion – how can we make assistive technology as desirable? The most sophisticated device is useless if it is uncomfortable or unattractive. This episode, we are looking at the interface between design and engineering and how the next generation of smart textiles could make assistive tech, invisible.