Welcome to the 21st edition of the Project Repository Journal (PRj)—your portal to the cutting-edge of multidisciplinary scientific research.
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Advanced manufacturing industry is growing significantly in the EU
As a new JRC study shows, the number of EU firms in advanced manufacturing more than doubled between 2009 and 2023, growing faster than the US, but China still holds a leading position in the sector.
Awarding citizen science projects par excellence
As a new JRC study shows, the number of EU firms in advanced manufacturing more than doubled between 2009 and 2023, growing faster than the US, but China still holds a leading position in the sector.
Sign up as an SSH Expert for Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls!
Opportunity to become an evaluator for the Horizon Europe programme!
2000th ERC Proof of Concept Grant awarded
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the award of 100 new Proof of Concept Grants, in the first round of the 2024 competition.
Forging a path to gender equality in the workplace
RE-WIRING researchers tackle women’s representation in the workplace and present their findings to the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Being able to see inside a flow battery
Using neutrons, TU/e scientists visualize the internal processes of a redox flow battery.
Do migrating animals get jet-lagged?
Humans, animals and even plants have a sense of the day’s length. So, are travelling animals as discombobulated as us when the sun rises unexpectedly? Expert Charalambos Kyriacou sets course for an answer.
Tropical moist forest degradation impacts are much worse than previously thought
Most comprehensive analysis to date shows that forest degradation can span up to 1.5km inside forest interiors, decreasing canopy heights by 40-90% and substantially impacting the canopy structure over 20 to 30 years.
Researchers on a mission to protect our planet and society
By helping researchers discover new ways to improve people’s lives, and to protect us from climate change and global health shocks, the EU is building a better future for all of us.
Horizon Europe: €98 million available for new Cities Mission call
The European Commission has launched a new call for projects to support research and innovation under the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission: Changing urban spaces and mindsets to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality.
Embracing nature-based solutions to tackle cities’ climate change challenges
The EU-funded URBAN GreenUP project ended in mid-2023, but it has left a lasting legacy with a broad range of materials and resources that are influencing urban greening and re-naturing efforts across Europe and beyond.
Fostering social innovation in Europe
The EU-funded CRAFT project is giving Europe’s social entrepreneurs the tools to make a difference.
Counting insects for farmland biodiversity
The SHOWCASE project’s new insect counting app combines game-playing elements and data collection to encourage community engagement in pollinator monitoring as a stepping stone to agricultural sustainability and resilience.
New methodology to measure microplastics in EU’s drinking water
A JRC-developed methodology will support the Drinking Water Directive in the important domain of monitoring microplastics in tap water across the EU.
Reducing food waste: how can science help?
Best practices and recommendations to reduce consumer food waste, save money and help the planet. Evidence-based solutions from the European Consumer Food Waste Forum.
Smart farming applications for more sustainable and efficient agriculture
The EU-funded SQAT project is developing a mapping service to tackle soil quality and sustainability issues in the agricultural industry.
Technological advances usher in new era of gut health research
A novel method developed by EU-backed scientists enhances our understanding of how the intestinal barrier reacts to different stimuli, paving the way for new treatments for gut-related diseases.
Nature’s own chemistry could help nature and improve health
EU-funded researchers are studying chemical processes in nature to develop new, cleaner means of chemical production and computers that can communicate with the human body.
Optimised screening approach helping to prevent strokes
When the EU-funded AFFECT-EU project ended in early 2024, it had proposed potential atrial fibrillation screening strategies for healthcare systems across Europe. Six months later, it continues to make progress in better risk stratification, detection and management of atrial fibrillation.
European Research Council awards €780m in grants to emerging science talent across Europe
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the award of 494 Starting Grants to young scientists and scholars across Europe.
Are we alone in the galaxy?
Geology may provide clues for finding life beyond Earth.
Earth-sized planet spotted around nearby long-lived dwarf
Researchers have discovered a new exoplanet orbiting ultra-cool dwarf star SPECULOOS 3. The planet sheds new light on red dwarfs, which scientists believe will be the last stars left shining in the universe.