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The phoenix planet: astronomers find a world ‘reborn’ from its star's ashes

Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the remains of the dead star it now orbits.
Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the remains of the dead star it now orbits.
Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the…
Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the remains of the dead star it…
Astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to…
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ERC grantee Peter Hegemann shares Nobel Prize in Medicine

ERC grantee Peter Hegemann was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with Karl Deisseroth and Georg Nagel, “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics”. They have paved the way for a new era…
ERC grantee Peter Hegemann was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with Karl Deisseroth and Georg Nagel, “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion…
ERC grantee Peter Hegemann was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with Karl Deisseroth and Georg Nagel, “for their…
ERC grantee Peter Hegemann was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with Karl Deisseroth and Georg Nagel, “for their discoveries concerning light…
ERC grantee Peter Hegemann was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with Karl Deisseroth and…

Five ERC grantees win 2026 Wolf Prizes

Five researchers supported by the European Research Council (ERC) are among the seven recipients of the 2026 Wolf Prizes. The Prize is awarded annually by the Wolf Foundation in recognition of achievements in the fields of science and the arts.
Five researchers supported by the European Research Council (ERC) are among the seven recipients of the 2026 Wolf Prizes. The Prize is awarded annually by the Wolf Foundation in…
Five researchers supported by the European Research Council (ERC) are among the seven recipients of the 2026 Wolf Prizes. The Prize is awarded…
Five researchers supported by the European Research Council (ERC) are among the seven recipients of the 2026 Wolf Prizes. The Prize is awarded annually by the Wolf Foundation…
Five researchers supported by the European Research Council (ERC) are among the seven recipients of the 2026 Wolf Prizes…
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Europe’s biotech frontier: New ERC report charts breakthrough potential and barriers

A new survey of ERC-funded biotech researchers identifies key challenges on the path from discovery to application. The accompanying analysis shows the breadth and innovation potential of Europe’s frontier research in biotechnology.
A new survey of ERC-funded biotech researchers identifies key challenges on the path from discovery to application. The accompanying analysis shows the breadth and innovation potential…
A new survey of ERC-funded biotech researchers identifies key challenges on the path from discovery to application. The accompanying analysis shows…
A new survey of ERC-funded biotech researchers identifies key challenges on the path from discovery to application. The accompanying analysis shows the breadth and innovation…
A new survey of ERC-funded biotech researchers identifies key challenges on the path from discovery to application. The…
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ERC to introduce evaluation panel on the fundamentals of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into a major and rapidly expanding area of computer science, with AI-related ERC project proposals representing a significant share of submissions to the current Computer Science evaluation panel (PE6).
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into a major and rapidly expanding area of computer science, with AI-related ERC project proposals representing a significant share of…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into a major and rapidly expanding area of computer science, with AI-related ERC project proposals…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into a major and rapidly expanding area of computer science, with AI-related ERC project proposals representing a significant share…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed into a major and rapidly expanding area of computer science, with AI-related ERC…
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From tickling to AI in hospitals: Eight researchers win ERC public engagement awards

Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences beyond academia with their research. This year’s winners have found creative ways to involve people in research and bring…
Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences beyond academia with their research. This year’s winners…
Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences beyond academia with…
Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences beyond academia with their research. This year’s…
Eight ERC grantees have won the 2026 Public Engagement with Research Awards for their outstanding work in engaging audiences…
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Applications for ERC Plus Grants: Facts and figures

The ERC Plus Grant 2026 competition, the first of its kind, closed for applications on 2 September. The ERC received 198 project proposals.
The ERC Plus Grant 2026 competition, the first of its kind, closed for applications on 2 September. The ERC received 198 project proposals.
The ERC Plus Grant 2026 competition, the first of its kind, closed for applications on 2 September. The ERC received 198 project proposals.
The ERC Plus Grant 2026 competition, the first of its kind, closed for applications on 2 September. The ERC received 198 project proposals.
The ERC Plus Grant 2026 competition, the first of its kind, closed for applications on 2 September. The ERC received 198…
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ERC grantee wins 2026 Balzan Prize 

ERC grantee Elena Esposito has been awarded the 2026 Balzan Prize for the social science of digital technology. The jury recognised “her groundbreaking theoretical contribution to the social science of digital technology, and in particular for her…
ERC grantee Elena Esposito has been awarded the 2026 Balzan Prize for the social science of digital technology. The jury recognised “her groundbreaking theoretical contribution to the…
ERC grantee Elena Esposito has been awarded the 2026 Balzan Prize for the social science of digital technology. The jury recognised “her…
ERC grantee Elena Esposito has been awarded the 2026 Balzan Prize for the social science of digital technology. The jury recognised “her groundbreaking theoretical…
ERC grantee Elena Esposito has been awarded the 2026 Balzan Prize for the social science of digital technology. The jury…
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