Society

How can we prevent disease at older ages? An EU-backed trial has investigated the effects of vitamin D, omega-3 and home exercise on the health of senior citizens.

An EU-funded project demonstrates the potential of sustainable bio-based composite applications in the aerospace, acoustics and automotive sectors.

Given wings by an Angolan dance troupe, the South African Jerusalema song is giving people worldwide a much-needed sense of community during the isolating COVID-19 pandemic.

EU-backed researchers have published a working paper on digital technology use across Europe. The paper reviews these technologies’ consequences on young people and their families.

In search of solutions that benefit both innovators and society, an EU-funded initiative highlights the pitfalls of facial recognition systems and the importance of privacy in smart homes.

How do researchers and research funders affect our views of men and women? EU-funded researchers answer this question through two informative videos that discuss gender and its relationship to robotics and human-computer interaction.

Five European research and innovation projects received EUR 10 000 each for work that contributes to a better society.

Finnish extended reality technology company Varjo has received more support from new and old investors to meet the growing demand for professional virtual and mixed reality solutions.

EU-funded researchers present their plan of action for data-driven, collaborative city decision-making.

The EU’s democratic principles and rule of law are at risk. A European policy brief discusses findings and provides recommendations to tackle these challenges.

What do COVID-19 and cybersecurity have in common? In a series of podcasts, security experts discuss how the two sectors affect one another and what can be done to ensure the safety and security of individuals or groups in Europe.

The current circumstances of our lives have countless people across the world searching for answers and, equally important, connection. Two EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSC) fellows bridged disciplines to offer both in a frank, revealing and informative discussion.

An outdoor art exhibition displays murals painted on renovated Soviet-era buildings. The paintings’ history is displayed in Estonian and English, highlighting their relevance for both citizens and visitors.

Do you want to display your talent and creativity by generating new ideas, products and innovative services using open data to improve people’s lives? Then apply for the EU Datathon competition.

An EU initiative is making radio fully interactive and personalised by integrating broadcast radio with digital and social media.

The European Commission will award EU-funded research and innovation (R&I) projects that have created value for society.

Universities and research organisations have joined forces to develop a new interactive tool that explores how free movement has affected EU economies and societies.

EU-funded researchers and their partners in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are studying the mechanisms, regulatory incentives and challenges involved with knowledge-based development.

Four initiatives were awarded by the European Commission for demonstrating effective exploitation and uptake of their projects’ results.

A team of academics has examined the perceived loss of trust in expert knowledge and highlighted the impact of social media and new communication platforms.