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Ecotech

A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity

A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.

Tech News

The EU wants firms to get faster access to cutting-edge innovation

A new voluntary charter aims to help startups and SMEs test their products at Europe's cutting-edge laboratories and pilot facilities — cutting the time it takes to bring innovations to market.

Qatar in Motion

Qatar’s Food Security Strategy

In partnership with Media City

In a country with more sand than soil, forging food security is not so straightforward. So, what does it take to grow resilience closer to home? Qatar in Motion explores how Qatar rewrote the rules of agriculture to reshape what is possible in the desert.

Ecotech

This small device stops your laundry from polluting the ocean

Every time you do laundry, your clothes shed microplastics. A Bristol startup has built a filter to stop them.

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Made in Europe

The world’s first cocoa-free ‘chocolate’ made from sunflower seeds

Do you have a sweet tooth? Let’s dig into the world’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from sunflower seeds. ‘Made in Europe’ learns the secret behind ChoViva, a Bavarian newcomer in the food industry.

Partner content

Dubai is training its private sector in agentic AI – here's why

Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

Dubai bets on agentic AI, aiming to overhaul half of public services and mobilise the private sector with training, incubators and investment funds.

Space

NASA jet breaks sound barrier in first supersonic test flight

The milestone comes after a busy testing period for NASA. Since the first flight on 28 October 2025, the team has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days

Kazakhstan

Almaty to the skies: Kazakhstan tests Central Asia's first air taxi

Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.

Tech News

At Panathēnea 2026, Europe’s tech ambitions meet global reality

Access to capital, risk-taking and building global companies were central themes in Athens at Panathēnea 2026.

Made in Europe

How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water

“Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.”

Lifestyle

This historic watchmaking house is ‘breaking the industry narrative’

The bold move is part of Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta’s drive to push the boundaries of an industry whose reputation is often hampered by entrenched assumptions.

Made in Europe

Satellite swarms made in Europe set the standard in Earth observation

EU governments are eager to work with ICEYE. The Finnish space company sells mini satellites that help allied nations safeguard their sovereignty. That’s because when it comes to Earth observation and military reconnaissance, the high-resolution radar eyes in space are second to none.

Climate

Inside the race to tap into ‘superhot’ geothermal energy

Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation.

Moments

New airline innovations: What the future of flying may look like

A look at some of the proposed in-flight concepts and technologies that could soon take the air travel experience to new heights.

Euronews Tech Talks

Are there alternatives to mainstream social media? |Euronews Tech Talk

Privacy, political, and ethical concerns are pushing people to look for alternative social media platforms. What are the options? Are they the solution? Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand.

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Italy tests R1 robotic museum guide in Turin’s historic Palazzo Madama

Italy is trialling the R1 robot guide at Turin’s Palazzo Madama to ease crowding and improve access, explaining centuries-old artworks to visitors.

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Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair

Hong Kong’s InnoEX 2026 fair showcased boxing, musical and rescue robots, highlighting China’s push to integrate intelligent machines into daily life.

Tech News

How a childhood friendship led to a breakthrough bionic arm

A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

Design

Tomorrow's world: Uzbek culture complex on track for 2028 completion

This major cultural complex, designed by Tadao Ando, is taking shape in Tashkent, with intricate building work led by an international team and plans for art and learning spaces.

EU.XL

Can AGILE boost the EU’s defence readiness? Ask the Euronews chatbot

The EU’s new AGILE programme mobilises €115 million for AI, drones, robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity. The goal is to reduce the bloc’s dependence on external partners. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how AGILE can ramp up European defence innovation.