Sensors and metrology as the driving force for digitalization

Many digitalized processes depend on data collected by increasingly powerful sensors and other test and measurement…

Young women share their stories of homelessness

Increasing numbers of women lack a safe and secure place to call home. But most women…

Spaceship Concordia

Science for the benefit of space exploration does not only happen off planet. While some studies…

Synthetic biology roadmap could set research agenda for next 10 years

A new roadmap for synthetic biology could help to set research goals for improving food production,…

Researchers improve semiconductor laser on silicon

Electrical engineering researchers have boosted the operating temperature of a promising new semiconductor laser on silicon…

What role can households play in the energy transition?

What role can households play in the energy transition? Can changes to everyday practices make a…

Climate change could affect symbiotic relationships between microorganisms and trees

Some fungi and bacteria live in symbiosis with tree roots in forest soil to obtain mutual…

Marine extremophiles: The basal level of the food chain

In nutrient-poor deep-sea sediments, microbes belonging to Archaea have outcompeted bacterial microorganisms for millions of years.…

Machine learning unlocks mysteries of quantum physics

Understanding electrons’ intricate behavior has led to discoveries that transformed society, such as the revolution in…

ESA's new mission to intercept a comet

“Comet Interceptor” has been selected as ESA’s new fast-class mission in its Cosmic Vision Programme. Comprising…