Ocean Can we save dolphins by talking like them? Science says yes In partnership with the European Commission French scientists are developing bio-inspired acoustic beacons that can "speak" to dolphins, warning them of fishing nets and reducing accidental deaths of these marine mammals along the Bay of Biscay. 28/01/2025
Smart Regions Ethical diamonds? Nanotechnology makes it possible In partnership with the European Commission International laws prohibit the trade of diamonds from countries in conflict, but for now, it is impossible to be certain of the origin of the precious stones. A Polish laboratory has found the solution. 20/01/2025
Green News Global GDP could be halved if we don’t take urgent climate action People are already impacted by food system shocks, water insecurity, heat stress and infectious diseases. If unchecked, mass mortality, mass displacement, severe economic contraction and conflict become more likely. 17/01/2025
Health news 2024 in review: What were this year’s biggest medical breakthroughs? Euronews Health looks at some of this year’s top medical advances and the key areas of health that were the most solicited among researchers. 26/12/2024
Nature 27 new species discovered in Peruvian rainforest Finding four new mammals on just one expedition is rare and ‘exhilarating’ for dedicated conservationists. 20/12/2024
Ocean Fish and microchips: how AI can help Europe's fishers and protect the seas In partnership with the European Commission An EU-backed project aims to deploy catch scanners using AI on fishing boats to identify fish species, size, and weight. The aim is to help fishers comply with strict regulations and protect stocks. 29/10/2024
Ocean Interview: Fishery rules revamp will protect species and legitimate fishers In partnership with the European Commission AI and high-tech are at the forefront of a push by European authorities to crackdown on illegal fishing 29/10/2024
Climate Scientists warn collapse of key ocean current could be ‘catastrophic’ AMOC collapse would bring severe global climate repercussions, with Europe bearing the brunt of the consequences. 24/10/2024
Europe News EU Parliament and Council clash over €1.52bn cuts to 2025 budget 'The EU budget cannot be a prisoner of interest rates by reducing our programmes,' said leading lawmaker Victor Negrescu, as MEPs signalled clear opposition to proposed cuts setting stage for tense negotiations over the EU budget for 2025. 23/10/2024
Europe News Will Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe see their budgets slashed? The two programmes could face significant budget cuts in 2025 if lawmakers in Brussels approve the proposal. 22/10/2024
Climate Now How are fish farmers adapting to climate change? In partnership with Copernicus In this episode of Climate Now, we ask how fish farmers in the Mediterranean are adapting to climate change. Warmer water temperatures and lower oxygen levels can hit production hard, so scientists are working with aquaculture experts in Greece to find solutions. 21/10/2024
Culture news Christopher Columbus revealed to be Spanish and Jewish in new doc The findings, revealed in a new documentary which aired this weekend on Spanish television, claim that the explorer hid his true identity to avoid religious persecution in Europe. 14/10/2024
Culture news New study solves mystery of Christopher Columbus’ resting place A new scientific study reveals the final resting place of the navigator and colonizer. The mystery of his origins and resting place will be detailed in a forthcoming documentary, 'Columbus’s DNA: The True Ancestry' - out this weekend. 11/10/2024
Smart Regions River research: the international scientists protecting the Danube's delicate ecosystems In partnership with the European Commission The REXDAN project is a multidisciplinary, integrated research initiative aiming to keep the Danube's waters safe from and safe for humans. 30/09/2024
Europe News How has COVID-19 pandemic influenced eating habits across Europe? A study conducted in 16 countries shows that people are now dining out earlier than in 2019, with new data indicating a growing trend in "early-bird" habits. 26/09/2024
Ocean Digital Twin of the Ocean: Europe’s game-changer for sustainable seas In partnership with the European Commission Our understanding of the world's oceans is set for a quantum leap thanks to artificial intelligence and digital technologies. At the forefront of this revolution is a the EU-funded Digital Twin of the Ocean project. 24/09/2024
Ocean Pierre Bahurel on the digital ocean: technology meets political action In partnership with the European Commission Digital twin technology is set to massively expand our knowledge of the world's oceans 24/09/2024
Eco-Innovation Scientists plan to add iron to the ocean to up carbon absorption There has been public backlash against the controversial technique, known as ocean iron fertilisation, in the past. 17/09/2024
Green News How did climate change cause the Earth to vibrate for 9 days? Scientists were baffled by seismic signals which were recorded from the Arctic to Antarctica for more than a week last September. 13/09/2024
Eco-Innovation The ‘world’s strongest battery’ could pave the way for electric planes The properties of the structural battery mean it could be used in a wide variety of different situations, according to the researchers. 12/09/2024