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In the effort to meet Europe’s climate targets, the maritime sector remains one of the most complex areas to decarbonise. Ships are essential to trade and mobility, yet they are also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Within this context, the ZEAS project (Zero Emission Adriatic Ship) provides a concrete example of how scientific […]

Europe is one of the world’s leading scientific regions. Yet behind its strong research performance lies a persistent imbalance. While many Western European institutions dominate global rankings, numerous research centres in Central and Eastern Europe continue to face more challenging structural conditions. The gap is not simply about funding. It reflects deeper differences in governance,

Europe is ageing. Over the coming decades, millions more Europeans will live into their seventies, eighties and beyond. Longer lives represent one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine, but they also raise an urgent question: how can health systems help older adults remain independent, active and mentally healthy for as long as possible? Two

Across Europe, healthcare systems face a striking paradox. Biomedical research generates unprecedented volumes of data, yet much of this knowledge remains difficult to translate into routine clinical practice. Research infrastructures collect valuable information on diseases, treatments and environmental exposures, but legal constraints, technical barriers and differences between national systems often prevent these resources from being

In medicine, time is often the most critical factor. When a patient suffers a stroke, heart attack, or traumatic injury, the difference between recovery and severe complications can be measured in minutes. Yet even in highly developed healthcare systems such as those across Europe, medical care can become fragmented when emergencies cross institutional or national

In recent years, genomics and proteomics have moved far beyond specialised laboratory disciplines. They have become essential components of modern medical infrastructure—from the precise diagnosis of rare diseases to targeted cancer therapies and the management of public health crises. Yet access to these capabilities is not evenly distributed across Europe. Differences in infrastructure, expertise and

Across the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Black Sea, Europe is confronted with a complex environmental challenge: how to protect marine biodiversity at a scale that reflects ecosystem connectivity, cross-border dynamics and the accelerating impacts of climate change. The Horizon Europe project MPA Europe addresses this challenge through integrated, data-driven analysis and strategic

Reimagining the Relationship Between Science and Society In a world where scientific discovery increasingly shapes public policy, legal frameworks, environmental strategies, and even collective identity, States of Knowledge: The Co-Production of Science and Social Order offers a profound and timely re-examination of how we understand the intricate dance between knowledge and power. Edited by renowned

Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic packaging keep our food fresh – and then remain in nature for decades. The dilemma seems simple: either safety and convenience, or sustainability. But the European project GRECO argues that this dilemma can be overcome. GRECO – Innovative bio-based biodeGradable Recyclable safE and cirCular foOd packaging – is

Personalised medicine is often described as the future of healthcare. But for patients with cancer and brain disorders, the future is not an abstract concept – it is a question of time, access and the right treatment today. It is precisely at this point that P4Health positions itself – an ambitious initiative to establish a