Scientists are probing what happens in the brain as people slumber and how they can enjoy the restorative effects of better deep sleep.
Science a Key Ally to Tackle the Multiple Challenges We Face
Jean-Eric Paquet has been at the helm of the Horizon programme and DG Research and Innovation for the past four years. He will shortly leave to take up the role of the EU’s ambassador to Japan in September 2022. In his final interview with Horizon Magazine as Director General, Paquet reflects on European research and innovation globally and considers the future of collaboration in science research with Japan.
Jean-Eric Paquet has been at the helm of the Horizon programme and DG Research and Innovation for the past four years. He will shortly leave to take up the role of the EU’s ambassador to Japan in September 2022. In his final interview with Horizon Magazine as Director General, Paquet reflects on European research and innovation globally and considers the future of collaboration in science research with Japan.
Lost for Words – The Devastation Caused by Aphasia
Aphasia is a devastating diagnosis that affects your ability to speak or understand language. It’s a little-known condition that effects 300 000 Europeans every year and recently made headlines when actor Bruce Willis announced he was diagnosed with it.
Aphasia is a devastating diagnosis that affects your ability to speak or understand language. It’s a little-known condition that effects 300 000 Europeans every year and recently made headlines when actor Bruce Willis announced he was diagnosed with it.
New Forecasting Models Could Help Prevent Heat-related Deaths
For parts of southern Europe, extreme heatwaves are now the rule, not the exception.
For parts of southern Europe, extreme heatwaves are now the rule, not the exception.
On Track for Reduced Noise Pollution and Railway Safety Amplifiers
With more people getting on track for sustainable high-speed rail, reducing noise pollution and sophisticated traffic management will boost adoption. )
With more people getting on track for sustainable high-speed rail, reducing noise pollution and sophisticated traffic management will boost adoption.
Limb-Regenerating Fire-God Salamander Central to Wound Repair Quest
Regenerating lost body parts is impossible for humans, but cracking the cellular code of salamanders could help to treat serious wounds.
Regenerating lost body parts is impossible for humans, but cracking the cellular code of salamanders could help to treat serious wounds.
A Prison Opera and Digital Transformation Boost Diversity of Artistic Voices
A special opera performance in Lisbon improves inclusivity for the marginalised while digital literacy will create new artistic opportunities.
A special opera performance in Lisbon improves inclusivity for the marginalised while digital literacy will create new artistic opportunities.
Cellular Spring Cleaning May Keep Us Youthful and Healthy for Longer
The in-built process of maintaining the health of our cells by recycling dead or toxic material plays a key role in our health overall. Known as autophagy, researchers are now keen to know if boosting the natural process may hold off the debilitating diseases of old age.
The in-built process of maintaining the health of our cells by recycling dead or toxic material plays a key role in our health overall. Known as autophagy, researchers are now keen to know if boosting the natural process may hold off the debilitating diseases of old age.
Five Key Questions to Answer About Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems
Food systems are highly complex and interconnected. If our grocery stores and kitchens are to have a future with packed shelves, we need to be able to make our food systems sustainable. Horizon magazine reached out to food system experts with five essential questions.
Food systems are highly complex and interconnected. If our grocery stores and kitchens are to have a future with packed shelves, we need to be able to make our food systems sustainable. Horizon magazine reached out to food system experts with five essential questions.
Citizen Science – Science by and for the People
While the story of science is full of larger-than-life figures such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie or Albert Einstein, not everybody can win a Nobel Prize for their individual insights.
While the story of science is full of larger-than-life figures such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie or Albert Einstein, not everybody can win a Nobel Prize for their individual insights.
Extreme Citizen Science Gives a Voice to the Marginalised in Remote Communities
Forest communities are guardians of biodiversity. Now they can contribute their knowledge to scientific projects designed to protect ecosystems by inputting data in tailor-made systems.
Forest communities are guardians of biodiversity. Now they can contribute their knowledge to scientific projects designed to protect ecosystems by inputting data in tailor-made systems.
Five Fact-Checking Tips from Disinformation Experts
The modern era of disinformation can be said to have begun in the 1980s.
The modern era of disinformation can be said to have begun in the 1980s.
Elderly Care? Bring in the Robots!
In the not-too-distant future, elderly people who live alone may be reminded to take their medicine, have books read to them, and be offered a metaphorical, shoulder to cry on - by a robot.
In the not-too-distant future, elderly people who live alone may be reminded to take their medicine, have books read to them, and be offered a metaphorical, shoulder to cry on – by a robot.
How Flossing and Brushing May Be Good for Your Lungs
Did you ever think that a simple task like brushing your teeth could actually keep your lungs healthy – in addition to preventing cavities and gum disease?
Did you ever think that a simple task like brushing your teeth could actually keep your lungs healthy – in addition to preventing cavities and gum disease?
Going Beyond GDP to Measure What Really Matters
For over 70 years, one figure has trumped all others when it comes to measuring a country’s success: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
For over 70 years, one figure has trumped all others when it comes to measuring a country’s success: Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Giving Young People the Power To Beat Obesity
Young people often have little say in decisions and policies designed to improve their health. But there’s no one better placed to tell policymakers what needs to change and how, than this generation of young Europeans. What if they were empowered to help write those policies and become their own agents of change?
Young people often have little say in decisions and policies designed to improve their health. But there’s no one better placed to tell policymakers what needs to change and how, than this generation of young Europeans. What if they were empowered to help write those policies and become their own agents of change?