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Biology and life

How do scientists study living things, from single cells to whole ecosystems?

Ages 11-19

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What new materials and substances do chemists create, and what are they for?

Ages 13-19

Physics and space

From quantum particles to distant galaxies: what do we still not know?

Ages 12-19

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How do computers learn to recognise, predict and help?

Ages 11-19

Mathematics

Where do abstract mathematical ideas turn up in the real world?

Ages 13-19

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What is happening to the climate, the oceans and the soil, and how do we measure it?

Ages 10-19

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How are new medicines made, and how do scientists fight disease?

Ages 12-19

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How are the machines, materials and energy of the future designed?

Ages 11-19

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How do archaeologists and historians read the traces of the past?

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What do languages and the arts reveal about the people who make them?

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⚙️ Technology and engineering

Showing 48 of 1,449 projects

HE2025–20272 countries

BIOTAC · Microbial extracellular polymeric substances based-technology for selenium removal from drinking and wastewater using CSTR and UASB reactors

Selenium is a naturally occurring trace element in the earth's crust, a micronutrient for humans and wildlife but toxic at high concentrations. Microbial biotechnologies have emerged as eco-friendly, sustainable research fields for the dismissal or recovery of Se to impede environmental issues. Microorganisms and their…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CINCOS · Chirality inversion in colloidal self-assembly

Structurally-coloured films made from cellulose, the world’s most abundant biopolymer, show great promise as a sustainable alternative to conventional effect pigments and glitter. This colouration arises from the colloidal self-assembly of rod-like cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which spontaneously form a cholesteric l…

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HE2024–20262 countries

SUPERSET · Semiconductor free biophotoelectrodes for solar fuel production

The soaring demand for energy and use of fossil fuels has resulted in the release of vast amount of greenhouse gases and climate change. Developing photoelectrochemical devices for solar fuel production is one of the strategies to address these issues. The use of photosynthetic proteins as photoactive components could…

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HE2024–20262 countries

PATHWAYS · Photoinduced ultrafast carriers and thermal effects within metasurfaces for light-driven catalysis

Catalysis lies at the heart of modern industrial chemistry. It enables the production of more than 85% of chemical goods essential to our daily life, from plastics and pharmaceutical products to fertilisers, and contributes to trillions of euros in annual revenue. Yet, the chemical processes behind these products remai…

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HE2024–20275 countries

CanDoIt · Intelligent Breast Cancer DiagnOsis and MonItoring Therapeutic Response Training Network

A breakthrough in precision diagnostics and treatement for breast cancer Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment face persistent challenges, with current methods often lacking the precision and ease of use required for optimal patient care. Existing techniques may lead to misdiagnosis, delayed intervention or non-adapted…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CCU Structure · A new CCU composite structure with a novel demountable connection towards CO2 sequestration and material recyclability.

The construction sector faces two closely linked challenges: reducing the carbon footprint of building materials and improving the reuse of structural components at the end of service life. Conventional cement-based materials are associated with high embodied carbon, while many steel–concrete composite systems rely on…

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HE2024–20276 countries

SynAM · Integration of Advanced Experiments, Imaging and Computation for Synergistic Structure-Performance Design of Powders and Materials in Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D printing, is transforming traditional manufacturing by enabling unprecedented design flexibility, rapid prototyping, and customization. However, significant challenges remain, such as controlling material properties, predicting structural integrity, and managing surf…

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HE2024–20279 countries

CLEANWATER · Multifunctional sustainable adsorbents for water treatment assisted with plasma technologies and for health protection from xenobiotics

Contamination of drinking-water is an urgent health concern, preferentially in rural areas and highly related with the poor and vulnerable population (infants, children, pregnant and elderly people) that requires a single, easy to handle and low-cost solution able to decrease the levels of pathogens, chemical and radio…

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HE2024–20277 countries

TRACE-V2X · Smart and Proactive Multi-RAT Traffic Steering for V2X

Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) have the potential to provide efficient and sustainable transportation. However, road safety of autonomous driving remains a critical challenge, the lack of which hinders their widespread adoption and integration into the transportation system. It is thus pressing to evolve vehi…

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HE2024–20278 countries

MolCal · Molecule-based magneto/electro/mechano-Calorics

MolCal was conceived to tackle one of Europe’s most pressing energy challenges: the need for sustainable, efficient refrigeration and heat pump technologies. Today, vapour-compression systems dominate the market, but they rely on greenhouse gases and have reached the limits of efficiency mprovements. MolCal proposes a…

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HE2024–20279 countries

PHABB · Pathogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity

Micro- and macroalgae are fundamental components of aquatic ecosystems and will play an increasingly important role in our future. While many algae are beneficial, such as seaweeds used for food, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, others can have detrimental effects. Harmful algal blooms (HABs), for instance, de…

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HE2024–20275 countries

PROMATAI · Development and testing of innovative solutions for the processing of hybrid materials and nanomaterials using artificial intelligence algorithms

The PROMATAI project addresses the critical need for advanced manufacturing solutions in processing complex hybrid materials and nanomaterials. Traditional extrusion technologies often struggle with materials that have unique rheological properties, such as high viscosity or variable particle sizes, leading to energy i…

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HE2024–20262 countries

CHyAMera · COx-free Hydrogen Production in Additively Manufactured Electrified Reactor through Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonia

Europe’s transition to a decarbonised energy system, as outlined in the EU Green Deal, will transform how the EU generates, distributes, stores, and consumes energy. Hydrogen will become an important energy vector, as well as a chemical reactant for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries like steel. However…

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HE2024–20262 countries

MAGRITTE · Recovering plasma-facing components temperatures in fusion devices from IR camera measurements

Infrared (IR) cameras are key diagnostics to monitor and control plasma-facing components (PFCs) in fusion devices. Nevertheless, the use of all-metallic PFCs with low and variable emissivity (ε ~ 0.1-0.5) makes it difficult to obtain a correct surface temperature measurement. The radiance collected by the IR camera in…

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HE2024–20263 countries

HydroTheC · Biodegradable and Eco-friendly Smart Hydrogels for the Sustained Intraperitoneal Release of Chemotherapeutics as a Novel Local Therapy Approach for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

The general goal of the HydroTheC project is the development of a new non-toxic, natural, biocompatible, biodegradable, thermo-responsive, and injectable multidrug-loaded HG as an in situ depot system for the sustained intraperitoneal release of chemotherapeutics for ovarian cancer (OC) treatment. This new therapeutic…

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HE2024–20262 countries

SPUCS · Software architectures for Secure, Private, User-Controlled Smart devices

This project developed new tools to give European citizens greater transparency and control over their smartphones and other smart devices. European citizens rely on billions of smart electronic devices in their daily lives, from smartphones to smart watches, for communication, work, health, and access to public servic…

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HE2024–20289 countries

6thSense · Joint Communication and Sensing in 6G Networks

6thSense follows a holistic approach to address these challenges by: (WP1) Going beyond traditional sub-6GHz systems and enabling sensing in new B5G/6G communication bands, i.e., millimetre-wave and visible light; (WP2) Addressing distributed sensing and networking challenges through architecture and protocol design; (…

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HE2024–20262 countries

OASIS · Optimizing the Adsorption of water vapour to enhance the Sequestration of Inorganic carbon and phototrophs activity in dry Soils

Dryland ecosystems cover a substantial fraction of the Earth’s land surface and are projected to expand under climate change. Despite their global importance, their role in carbon and water cycling remains highly uncertain, partly due to challenges associated to measuring and understanding abiotic fluxes in extremely d…

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HE2024–202711 countries

ISLANDS · Integrated Sensing and communications for future vehicuLAr systems – a Network of Doctoral Students

Project website: https://www.islands-mscadoctoralnetwork.eu/ ISLANDS targets Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC)—also known as joint communication and sensing / dual-function radar-communication—as a key 6G enabler. By pooling spectrum, power, and hardware (antennas/RF/DSP), ISAC can improve efficiency while e…

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HE2024–20286 countries

PATRON · The Doctoral Network on Prognostics and heAlth management of nexT GeneRatiOn drivetraiNs

Europe’s industrial sector creates fantastically complex machines that rely on the synergy of multiple disciplines, such as mechanics, materials science, electronics, mathematics, and computer science. Moreover, the arrival of new technologies as part of Industry 4.0/5.0, Aviation 4.0/5.0 and Agriculture 4.0/5.0 lead t…

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HE2024–20276 countries

DENSE · DEPENDABLE SMART ENERGY SYSTEMS

The DN DENSE is addressing individual research projects and training of Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in the innovative dependable engineering of Smart Energy Systems (SESs) with the main focus on robustness as well as preventive and corrective actions under uncertainty. Within this concept, the term “Smart Energy Systems…

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HE2024–20252 countries

PITS3D · Polymer Informatics Tools for Sustainable 3D printing

The PITS3D project (Polymer Informatics Tools for Sustainable 3D printing) addresses the crucial European priority of merging digital innovation with sustainability. Specifically, it tackles the challenge of rapidly developing and optimizing materials for modern manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly know…

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HE2024–20262 countries

IQARO · Integrated Quantum Repeater Nodes

Recent breakthroughs in the field of quantum technologies combining academic and R&D efforts have demonstrated the potential of quantum networks for major applications such as long-distance secure communication or quantum cloud computing. One current challenge is to deploy quantum networks out of the lab for realizing…

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HE2024–20288 countries

SIGSYNCELL · Engineering biological signaling pathways using synthetic cells

The 21st century’s challenges in climate, energy, and health demand new biotechnologies. Synthetic biology offer solutions with consistency and reproducibility unattainable by living cells, but models for integrated synthetic cells systems are lacking. While the IT industry’s complex microsystems – based on transistors…

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HE2024–20278 countries

MiFuture · ultra-massive MIMO for future cell-free heterogeneous networks

The increasing demand of higher data rates while ensuring sustainability through reduced energy consumption levels call for a collective effort to define and set up the new generation of mobile communications. It is expected that some of the newly arising services will need to accurately map the environment for a seaml…

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HE2024–20279 countries

HumanIC · Human - Centric Indoor Climate for Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent one of the most significant challenges facing modern healthcare systems. In the European Union alone, it is estimated that more than 4 million patients annually acquire at least one HAI during hospitalization, with the problem affecting on average 80,000 individuals per…

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HE2024–202712 countries

TALENTS · The doctoral rift science network for the energy transition

Active and ancient continental rifts are at the centre of a green energy and low carbon future. For the ~50 years since the birth of plate tectonics theory, studies of how and why continents break apart and new oceans form have been driven to a large degree by the search for hydrocarbons. This has led to significant kn…

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HE2024–20288 countries

AGRI-DRY · Dryland agriculture and Land use; past, present and future resilience [AGRI-DRY]

AGRI-DRY is a multidisciplinary research and training network addressing the need for sustainable food production and ecological resilience in dryland regions, which support around 40% of the world’s population. Focusing on the Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, and Southern Africa, the project examines long-term inter…

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HE2024–20278 countries

REBONE · End-to-end multidisciplinary optimal design for improved personalized bioactive glass/ceramic bone substitute implants

Large bone defects caused by trauma, disease, or ageing represent a growing clinical challenge in Europe, particularly in an ageing population. Current treatments heavily rely on bone grafts taken from the patient or donors, which are limited in availability and may cause complications. At the same time, conventional o…

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HE2024–20279 countries

CaLiForNIA · Cartan and differential geometry, Lie theory, quantum groups and non commutative geometry For novel and Innovative Applications to quantum algorithms and geometric deep learning

The aim of the MSCA-DN project CaLiForNIA is to provide a novel interdisciplinary training to a new generation of researchers in the key theoretical areas of Cartan geometry, Lie theory, and representation theory, as well as their quantum counterparts. Theoretical training will be complemented by strategic applications…

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HE2024–20278 countries

REWORLDING · Repositioning Participatory Design to Tackle Socio-Environmental Challenges

The REWORLDING Doctoral Network addresses the growing societal need for inclusive and participatory responses to socio-ecological challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. These issues are experienced differently by communities, organisations, and individuals, often leading to societal polarisation that…

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HE2024–20262 countries

HESOZA · All-in-one solar rechargeable Zinc-air battery enabling direct storage of solar energy

This project aimed at overcoming the high charge overpotential and instability of zinc-air batteries (ZAB) by developing High Entropy Materials (HEMs) for photoactive electrodes and modifying the anode morphology and electrolyte composition to push the practical charge voltage below the calculated theoretical voltage o…

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HE2024–20253 countries

ECHOS · Exploring aCtive edible materials based on pHenolic-biocOnjugates from agro-industrial by-products for Sustainable and healthy future food packaging

The ECHOS project addresses the growing need for sustainable and circular food packaging solutions in line with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and Bioeconomy Strategy. Conventional plastic packaging remains a major source of environmental pollution, while large volumes of agro-industrial by-products are generated…

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HE2024–20272 countries

OMoRail · On-Board Monitoring of In-Service Trains for the Structural Health Monitoring of Railway Bridges

Railway bridges represent critical components of the European transport network, enabling safe and efficient mobility of passengers and goods across the continent. Many bridge assets currently in service are ageing and require continuous monitoring in order to ensure safety, optimise maintenance costs, and support the…

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HE2024–20262 countries

OSpaMa · Objects, Spaces and Material Culture. Gender and Politics in Early Modern European Republics (Venice, Genova, XV-XVIII centuries)

The project OSPaMa – Objects, Spaces and Material Culture: Gender and Politics in Early Modern European Republics (Venice and Genoa, 15th–18th centuries) addresses a major historiographical gap in the study of early modern republics. Traditional political history has relied primarily on institutional and normative sour…

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HE2024–20253 countries

PRISM · Probing the visible- light-driven photocatalytic mechanism to improve the photocatalytic performance of carbon nanodots (CNDs)

The PRISM project vision encompasses the Global warming and energy crisis from fossil fuels demand sustainable solar-to-fuel conversion via photocatalysis for H2 production and CO2 reduction. PRISM addresses limitations of conventional UV-absorbing carbon nanodots (CNDs) by developing visible-light-active, low-cost, me…

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HE2024–20262 countries

DesiRTA · Localize and Controlled co-delivery of AuNPs conjugated siRNA by Cationic Shear-thinning Gel Matrix for Treatment of Arthritis (DesiRTA)

DesiRTA: A Targeted Nanotherapeutic Approach for Revolutionizing Arthritis Treatment Arthritis, a prevalent global health concern affecting over 350 million individuals, substantially burdens healthcare systems. This chronic condition, characterized by joint pain, edema, and restricted mobility, significantly impairs p…

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HE2024–20262 countries

Inlight · Process intensification towards sustainable wastewater treatment with phototropic biofilms

Wastewater treatment is essential for public health and environmental protection, yet conventional treatment technologies rely heavily on mechanical aeration, which consumes large amounts of energy and leads to substantial greenhouse gas emissions. Aeration alone can account for up to 70% of the operational energy dema…

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HE2024–20262 countries

AESTHESIS · Innovative multi-functional retrofitting systems for heritage structures

Cultural heritage is at risk. 65% of the global heritage stock is structurally deficient due to ageing, lack of maintenance, environmental exposure and natural and human-induced hazards. However, the long-term performance of current retrofitting solutions is under question.

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HE2023–202711 countries

GRASP-SYNERGY · Developments of the Generalized Retrieval of Atmospheric and Surface Properties for the synergy of different satellites and ground-based networks: Advances in atmosphere and surface characterizations

The “Developments of the Generalized Retrieval of Atmospheric and Surface Properties for the synergy of different satellites and ground-based networks: Advances in atmosphere and surface characterization (GRASP-SYNERGY)” project aims to create an international collaboration of universities, research institutes, compani…

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HE2023–20277 countries

UNITE · Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Non-Terrestrial Communications and Sensing

Europe is investing heavily in next-generation communication systems (6G) to ensure secure, resilient, and sustainable connectivity for all citizens. However, traditional terrestrial networks alone cannot guarantee reliable coverage in rural, remote, maritime, or disastered areas. At the same time, new services such as…

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HE2023–20276 countries

Regeneration · PeRsonalised treatmEnts and pain manaGEmeNt for rEpaiR of Aged bone Tissue wIth quantum mOlecular resoNance

The REGENERATION project proposes an innovative, bioinspired, and integrated approach to the development of engineered bone tissues mimicking healthy and aged bone that will be used in bioreactors as in vitro bone models for preclinical drug screening and for understanding the possible effect obtained in basic physiolo…

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HE2023–20278 countries

DETMED · Novel detector concept for medical gamma probe

The DETMED project aims to develop a novel, high-precision gamma probe for radioguided surgeries, significantly improving cancer detection and treatment. By leveraging next-generation silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs) with a buried pixel structure, the project seeks to enhance photon detection efficiency, expand energy…

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HE2023–20278 countries

Bicyclos · Breaking down barriers to foster new Cyclodextrin-based applications for healthcare by implementing sustainable design principles

Cyclodextrins (CD) are circular "sugar" molecules with a truncated cone shape and have found applications in different sectors: pharmaceutical sector, food, agriculture, environment, separation processes, etc They have a “green” origin, as they can be obtained from enzymatic degradation of starch, a natural product. Th…

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HE2023–20277 countries

QuNEST · Doctoral Training Network for Quantum Enhanced Optical Communication Network Security

The security of data has never been more valuable. Today, cryptography is critical to the safe operation of digital infrastructures. However, yearly advances in quantum computing present new threats.

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HE2023–20253 countries

ChirPlasBiosensing · Self-assembled 2D Chiral Plasmene Nanosheets for Biomarker Detection Based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering

Self-assemble 2D chiral plasmene nanosheets: ultrasensitive biomarker and chirality detectors. Surface plasmons are coherent and collective electron oscillations along the surface of a metal. In the case of plasmonic metal nanoparticles, this collective oscillation of conduction electrons yields remarkable optical prop…

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HE2023–20252 countries

INCEPT · A new strategy for chilldown enhancement in cryogenic propulsion systems

Ambitious goals of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and decarbonisation have been set by the recent policies European Green Deal, Energy Union (2030 energy and climate targets) and European Union’s 2050 long-term decarbonisation strategy, aiming for a successful green energy transition. The project’s overa…

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HE2023–20253 countries

SIREN · Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in liquid biopsy for breast cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. However, current diagnostic approaches often rely on invasive procedures or lack sufficient sensitivity at early stages. The SIREN project aimed to address this challenge by developing advanced, lab…

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