In less than 30 years Europe must transform society and industry from an energy supply largely based on hydrocarbons, which contribute to climate change, towards a clean energy system based on…
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Europeans born today may expect to live longer than any generation in history. Yet brain functions, bodily…
While the story of science is full of larger-than-life figures such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie or Albert…
Several decades ago, women scientists and engineers were a novelty – an exception. In 2022 the science and tech industries are still asking the same question: where are the women?
Researchers have made significant progress in diagnosing and treating rare diseases. However, as most rare diseases still have no treatment, there is still much to be done. This month, we explore the…
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the lives of people around the world, with our youth among the hardest hit as their education, work opportunities and social lives are put on hold.
The use of technologies for the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities is not new – from the creation of Braille and the first hearing aid to the invention of the wheelchair. For…
More than 200 world leaders are gathering in Glasgow, Scotland for the United Nation’s climate summit to discuss climate change.
The fashion industry and “fast” fashion especially has an enormous impact on our environment. The current unsustainable economic model of take-make-dispose is resulting in mountains of barely worn…
This month’s Horizon Magazine takes a look beneath our feet at the fascinating world of soils, a critical resource that is often overlooked, in every sense of the word. We speak to soil science…
Demand for energy-intensive cooling technologies - whether for buildings, electronics, or refrigeration of food and medicines - is on the rise as global temperatures increase. But how can we make…
This month we hear from the next generation of scientists and researchers in Europe about how they’re shaping the future, what they see as urgent research priorities to tackle global challenges, and…
How do you design and build a robot that you can’t even see? And what would you use it for? In May, Horizon explores the developing field of nanorobotics and its potential applications. We speak to…