UKHSA revives Andi Biotic campaign to raise awareness of AMR
The UK Health and Safety Authority (UKHSA) is bringing antimicrobial resistance back into the spotlight with the energetic return of its mascot Andy Biotic for Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. This year’s campaign takes a fresh twist, placing red and white pill characters in a playful, disco-filled scene designed to capture the attention of […]
Sentinel 6B satellite goes into space to track sea level rise
The world’s newest monitor in the fight against climate change is now in orbit around the Earth. The Copernicus Sentinel 6B satellite was launched today and embarked on a mission to monitor sea level rise with unprecedented precision. As rising sea levels threaten millions of people living along coastlines, this advanced satellite will continue decades […]
Researchers test world’s first lung cancer vaccine
In the world’s first clinical trial, scientists will begin testing a lung cancer vaccine designed to prevent the disease in people at high risk. A preventive vaccine known as LungVax, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and University College London, has the potential to save lives by reducing people’s risk of developing lung […]
Turning submarine cables into environmental monitoring systems
EU-funded researchers are studying how undersea communications cables can act as environmental and seismic sensors, which could be a game-changer for early warning systems. Beneath the world’s oceans, a quiet revolution is underway. More than 1.48 million kilometers of undersea fiber optic cables carry nearly all of the world’s internet and phone traffic. Now, researchers […]
International research on population and family dynamics
GGP provides high-quality open-source data to monitor and understand family formation dynamics and other life course trajectories within societies at the individual level. Populations change due to changes in three social areas: birth rates, mortality rates, and migration. This means new children are born, people die, and people move across countries. Monitoring such demographic trends […]
Europe launches major new push towards water innovation
This initiative, selected and supported by the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT), will be a central force in tackling increasing water-related pressures due to climate change, economic demand and population growth. Jessica Roswall, European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and Competitive Circular Economy, commented on the importance of this project: “With EIT Water, […]
Launch of the “Choose Europe for Science” initiative
EURAXESS’s Jackson Howard talks about the Choose Europe for Science initiative and EURAXESS’s role in promoting collaboration and opportunities for North American researchers seeking to participate in the program. EURAXESS North America covers Canada and the United States as part of the broader EURAXESS project, a pan-European initiative to promote mobility and career development for […]
New malaria vaccine offers hope for mothers and babies in Africa
Malaria is devastating to pregnant women and their babies across Africa. A pioneering EU-funded project is currently working to develop a new malaria vaccine to improve protection. Malaria remains a deadly threat to pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, often causing miscarriages, stillbirths, low birth weight babies and severe illness. A current EU-funded joint research project […]
PFAS alter gene expression before birds hatch
Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have found that PFAS can interfere with gene expression during duck embryo development, altering the activity of vital organs and affecting long-term survival after hatching. Growing global concerns PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals valued for their resistance to heat, water, and grease. […]
Promoting 6G connectivity in Europe to benefit society
As Europe prepares for the leap to 6G connectivity, researchers, policymakers and citizens are working together to ensure the next digital revolution is not only faster, but also ethical, sustainable and inclusive. What if tomorrow’s super-fast, super-connected digital world was shaped by public values from the start? Dr. Monique Calisti, an Italian engineer, entrepreneur and […]