Horizon Magazine 
EU-funded researchers are using AI and satellite technologies to make the continent’s renewable energy infrastructure more reliable. By Jack McGovan Solar panels and wind turbines had to be shut down in Greece for a short period in May this year because the national electricity grid wasn’t able to absorb the amount of energy being produced. … Read more
Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem. By Helen Massy-Beresford The 34 dairy cows chewing the cud on a floating platform in the port of Rotterdam probably aren’t thinking about water scarcity – a major challenge in the world today – but they are participating in a Europe-wide effort to … Read more
Female-led rural enterprise will help Europe achieve its environmental goals, according to an EU-funded expert. By Horizon Staff Dr Maura Farrell grew up surrounded by strong women who played a key role in shaping her ideas about women in farming and rural life. Both of her grandmothers farmed their whole lives and had as much … Read more
Early genetic checks being developed by researchers with EU and industry funding will accelerate treatments for illnesses that affect millions of people in Europe. By Jessica Berthereau Dr Alessandra Ferlini wants medical help for millions of people in Europe to begin before they even realise it. Ferlini, associate professor in medical genetics at the University … Read more
Strategic report on the future of the European Single Market points to key role for European research and innovation. By Horizon Staff The European Single Market is considered one of the EU’s biggest accomplishments – and for good reason. It enables EU citizens to travel, live, work, study, retire, trade and do business wherever they … Read more
Historical flows of refugees and their personal tales are the focus of EU-funded researchers seeking to help countries manage immigration. By Andrew Dunne In June 2007, a boat carrying 28 migrants went ashore on a beach on the southernmost tip of the Italian island of Sicily. Among the personal belongings of the people who made … Read more