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US researchers have trained AI to design robots from scratch

Fed with a basic prompt, the AI system was able to develop a blueprint for a rudimentary walking robot within seconds.

Markets

There’s a wave of French plant-based startups but is it too late?

Umiami is the latest French meat alternative startup aiming at the European market, but it’s a competitive field.

Smart Health

How is the EU boosting support for innovation in the health sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Health, we ask why Europe is lagging behind other countries when it comes to medical innovation, and find out what steps industry leaders are taking to turn the tide.

Smart Health

How can the EU boost innovation in its pharmaceutical sector?

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Health asks the Director General at the European Medicines Agency about what steps Europe can take to improve innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

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Bird flight is inspiring the next generation of energy-saving drones

The researchers, from Delft University in the Netherlands have devised the autonomous drone that uses its propellers 0.25 per cent of the time, compared to the 38 per cent required for a regular flight.

Home

Can Rome remain eternal? Italy's capital hosts its first 'Future Week'

The Italian capital has just held its first "Future Week," looking at solutions to the challenges of tomorrow. But can a city notoriously stuck in the past ever see real change?

Europe News

European Parliament confirms Iliana Ivanova as new EU innovation chief

The European Parliament has backed the appointment of Iliana Ivanova as the new European Commissioner for Innovation and Research.

Europe News

UK rejoins EU's €95.5 billion Horizon research programme

The United Kingdom is set to rejoin Horizon Europe, the European Union's €95.5 billion science research programme, both sides confirmed on Thursday morning.

Europe News

Incoming EU innovation chief vows to sharpen Europe's competitive edge

Iliana Ivanova, Bulgaria's designated European Commissioner, vowed to put the European Union "back in the race" for global leadership in new technologies as she delivered her bid to lead the bloc's innovation and research portfolio.

Tech News

Swiss researchers employ drones to monitor rainforest

The team’s project has reached the finals of the global XPRIZE Rainforest competition which encourages the development of technology to measure and monitor the rainforest ecosystem.

Tech News

How tech is bridging the gap between innovation and sustainability

In partnership with European Patent Office

While tech development has been long considered a thorny issue for sustainability, recent innovations have focused on creating a greener future for our planet.

Focus

Uzbekistan showcases rich cultural heritage at Tashkent conference

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan envisions a "new renaissance", drawing inspiration from its rich cultural heritage.

World

Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian changing young lives across Africa with chess (Inspire Africa)

Interview with Nigeria's award winning chess master Tunde Onakoya

Tech News

European Inventor Award honours to name winners of 2023 prize

In partnership with European Patent Office

Projects combining sustainability and tech innovation won big at this year's award. The annual prize celebrated European innovators across diverse fields from aerospace to livestock.

Tech News

Will AI re-write creativity? What to expect from Cannes Lions 2023

The business world is preparing to descend on the French Riviera for Cannes Lions 2023, where artificial intelligence is set to top the agenda.

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This is what has been unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2023

Apple’s “biggest event in a decade” is happening in California right now. Here are the highlights of what’s been announced.

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New ‘storm-in-a-box’ device can make energy out of thin air

Scientists in the US have developed a device that can harvest humidity in the air to create a clean electricity supply.

Business Planet

Boosting Europe’s workforce to keep pace with net zero energy goals

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we speak to those on Europe's green skills front line to find out how the EU, companies and students are trying to close the gap between the bloc's ambitious green energy projects and the lack of trained people to get the jobs done.

Tech News

Amid economic uncertainty, 2022 sees record number of European patents

The European Patent Office reported 193,460 patent applications by companies and inventors were made in 2022.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: How can Europe regain pole position in innovation?

Innovation is seen as key to solving some of Europe’s biggest societal, environmental and economic challenges. But competitiveness is lagging and renewed geopolitical uncertainty and Russia’s war in Ukraine are adding additional pressures.