Horizon Magazine 
Astronomers are closer than ever to working out how the biggest galaxies in the cosmos grew so quickly before dying. By Jonathan O’Callaghan The formation of galaxies in the universe should follow a fairly simple path. It starts with small galaxies, which then grow bigger and bigger until they become the giant galaxies we see … Read more
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing health threat across the world, but EU-funded scientists are working together to boost research and find new treatments. By Michael Allen Bacterial infections are a major health challenge, killing around 100 Europeans a day as they become increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. To address this, researchers like Dr Rienk Pypstra … Read more
A new generation of lasers using ultrashort bursts of light is showing great potential for the sustainable manufacturing of precision parts. By Gareth Willmer German mechanical engineer and research manager Martin Osbild is a fan of avoiding waste. At home, he would far sooner repair than replace broken household items – from washing machines to … Read more
Graphene has lived up to its promise in the lab. Now, EU-funded researchers are working on supporting its wider adoption in high-end electronics, photonics and sensors. By Anthony King Dr Inge Asselberghs has been closely involved in advanced graphene research over the past decade. Today, she’s at the forefront of EU-funded efforts to bring this … Read more
Technological advancements such as 3D scans based on drone images are helping archaeologists document Europe’s heritage before sites and artefacts are lost to future generations. By Ali Jones The common perception is that archaeologists spend their time crawling around a dusty dig on all fours, but Serbian researcher Nenad Jončić could not be more different. … Read more
To improve living conditions and reduce buildings’ environmental impact, EU-funded researchers are making deep renovations possible across Europe by securing financing, setting strict standards and building trust with residents. By Kaja Šeruga Dr Marika Rošā, an expert on energy efficiency from the Technical University in Riga, wishes that everyone would just stop talking about it. … Read more