Russia The Global Energy Prize recognises the work of two leading scientists Many of the greatest challenges facing the world today revolve around sustainable energy: how to create it, how to store it, and how to use it most efficiently. 14/10/2019
futuris How technology is influencing the future of food and housing? Increasing agricultural production, living in more environmentally friendly buildings and on a more human scale are the goals of various technology projects in Serbia and Slovenia. 07/10/2019
Italy Experts sound alarm over rising microplastics in Mediterranean Experts sound alarm over rising microplastics in Mediterranean Sea 29/09/2019
futuris The scientists who are 'struck' by lightning The technology to stop lightning killing people and causing damage has not advanced much in three centuries. Scientists are working to change that. 16/09/2019
futuris How microalgae can treat wastewater and make it a valuable resource Researchers for the European 'Saltgae' project are demonstrating how algae can cut the costs of treating polluted water- and do it in a sustainable way. 26/08/2019
World Fight against HIV: What is CRISPR-Cas9? | Euronews Answers The CRISPR-Cas9 technique may be able to help eliminate HIV, new research has shown. 05/07/2019
Austria European Inventor Award 2019 Social and technological progress is only possible thanks to the tireless efforts of researchers and inventors working to change our lives for the better. 20/06/2019
futuris Europe's mining industry: Changing the way mines are excavated A European research project in Kista in Sweden is working on a new instrument. The X-Mine European project hopes to reduce costs and time by using scanners and 3D technology. 17/06/2019
World Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: new report In the ranking of the highest mean BMIs of countries in Europe, Turkey came top and Switzerland saw the lowest score 08/05/2019
futuris EU scientists fight against growing drug market with 'encyclopedia' of legal highs New psychoactive substances (NPS) are designed to mimic the effects of illegal narcotics such as cannabis, cocaine or heroin. Despite this, they are often not illegal and can be cheaply purchased online. 06/05/2019
futuris New risks and opportunities for fishing industry with climate change Researchers are preparing a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and the industry on mitigating climate change effects. They’re also preparing a software tool that helps to manage fish stocks more efficiently. 29/04/2019
futuris EU Labs use groundbreaking "CRMs" to check pesticides in food The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) is developing Certified Reference Materials (a “CRM”) to check pesticides in foods. A CRM is a measurement standard supporting laboratories to check the quality of their measurement methods. 22/04/2019
Kenya Giant 'lion' fossil discovered in Kenyan museum drawer Simbakubwa kutokaafrika had a skull the length of a rhino’s and canines the size of bananas. 19/04/2019
futuris Packing some power: storing energy at ultra high temperatures Futuris meets the researchers attempting to store energy at ultra high temperatures. 08/04/2019
futuris European bioengineers use yeast to manufacture drugs Scientists at a European research project called CHASSY are determined to replace petrochemicals in our medicines, cosmetics, plastics and fuels with yeast derivatives. 25/03/2019
Smart Regions Digitising Slovakia's literary heritage for posterity Smart Regions meets the experts digitising and preserving millions of books in order to safeguard Slovakia's cultural heritage. 07/03/2019
futuris Europe steps up fight to stop deadly olive tree disease In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Julian Gomez travels to Italy to look at a European research project that's attempting to find a cure for the deadly olive tree disease Xylella Fastidiosa. 18/02/2019
futuris Air pollution: the tiny nanoparticles causing big health problems In this episode of Futuris, Euronews' Denis Loctier looks at a new EU funded research project developing new tools to measure toxic particles emitted by cars. 04/02/2019
futuris Could microalgae transform our food and cosmetics industries? Could Microalgae change food and cosmetics industries? 28/01/2019
Outdoor Unlocking the secrets of the vast Indian Ocean An unprecedented science mission is on its way to gauge the impact of climate change as well as search for new species. 24/01/2019
Netherlands Wing-flapping drone mimics insect flight Dutch researchers have built a wing-flapping drone which mimics insect flight – and could teach zoologists more about how real insects' brains work. 12/11/2018
no comment Watch : Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive A rare 'Dumbo' octopus was spotted by scientists during a deep-sea research dive done by their unmanned robotic submersible off the coast of California. 01/11/2018
Italy Child ‘vampire burial’ unearthed in Italy Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 10-year-old child who they believe was given a “vampire burial” meant to keep the deceased from rising from the dead and infecting the living. 16/10/2018
United Kingdom British PhD student arrested in UAE on spying charges British PhD student, Matthew Hedges, has been arrested in UAE on spying charges. He was arrested five months ago. 15/10/2018
Switzerland Women aren't discriminated against - it's men, says professor CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research based in Geneva, has publicly apologised for a researcher's report which said physics was “invented and built by men, it’s not by invitation” 01/10/2018
United Kingdom Young people feel loneliest of any age group in the UK: study Two in five participants aged 16-24 reported feeling lonely often or very often, the study found 01/10/2018
