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Molecule discovery proves there could be life beyond our solar system

An international team of astronomers has moved one step closer to finding new planets similar to Earth with a groundbreaking study.

Nature

Scientists discover spiders can make music with their webs

Researchers are using virtual reality to pluck spider webs like guitar strings and the sounds are awe-inspiring.

Nature

First ever images of mysterious ‘Walter's duiker’ captured in the wild

Is this small African antelope the world's most secretive mammal?

Eco-Innovation

Transparent wood is here and it could be the future of eco-housing

Scientists have created transparent wood which is stronger and lighter than glass with better insulating properties.

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Nature

Does the Amazon rainforest emit more greenhouse gases than it absorbs?

A new study suggests the Amazon rainforest could actually be contributing to the climate crisis.

World

Scientists race to find 'universal vaccine' effective against variants

Delphine Guyon-Gellin is the manager of the 'universal vaccine' project at Osivax based in Lyon. She says, "We are targeting a part inside the virus, which is not accessible for the antibodies, so we train the immune system to develop another type of response: a cellular immunity"

Nature

Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change

Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

Ireland

Irish teenager wins national award for 'deepfake' video detector

Greg Tarr, from County Cork, will now present his project at the European Union's Contest for Young Scientists.

Green News

Plans to map the entire ocean floor by 2030 are underway

“For each extra mile mapped may be a small splash, but it's a giant leap forward for all for us.”

Netherlands

Researchers aim to create European historical scents library

A team of researchers aim to recreate scents from the last five centuries on the continent to bring a richer understanding of historical events like the Battle of Waterloo as well as day to day life.

Europe Decoded

Project aims to inform public of vaccine research progress via social

From test tubes to TikTok, scientists head to social media platforms to communicate the progress of their vaccine research.

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Total: Using biomimicry for cleaner water

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On oil and gas producing platforms, produced water is also extracted with crude oil or used to bring it to the surface. But it is often contaminated and can be harmful to fragile ecosystems if discharged without treatment.

Green News

Shade could be key to saving future generations of butterflies

Butterflies are the ‘gateway drug’ to getting people involved in conservation.

Green News

Invisible light can now be harnessed for solar power

Could this reshape the future of green energy?

Green News

Double sided solar panels have arrived and they’re 35% more effective

The team of scientists also looked at how moving to follow the sun could help solar panels to produce more energy.

World News

Coronavirus: Experts answer your burning COVID-19 questions

Every week on Euronews, we're bringing together a panel of leading experts in a variety of fields to answer your coronavirus questions.

World News

COVID-19: Vaccine trials begin in Europe, warnings over other diseases

As coronavirus vaccine trials begin in the UK and get the green light in Germany, the World Health Organization warns other diseases must not be neglected.

Eco-Innovation

Common electric car emissions myth busted by new study

In countries where fossil fuels still generate the most electricity, is ditching petrol still a green option?

Green News

WATCH | Meet the 300 women sailing the seas to fight plastic pollution

The crew of the eXXpedition Round the World has reached the Galápagos Islands on their 2-year science mission.