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ERC grantee Philippe Aghion takes home Economics Nobel Prize

Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for…
Today, Philippe Aghion, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) with two substantial ERC grants, has been awarded the 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel together with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt 'for having explained innovation…
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ERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across Europe

The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8 million mERCury 'coordination and support action' is planned to run…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers…
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Capturing and purifying CO₂ while producing energy

A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It enables supercapacitors to capture and purify carbon…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon…
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Denisovans, an extinct human species, once lived in East Asia, fossil shows

A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National Museum of Natural Science) has made a significant breakthrough in…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies,…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan …
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate…
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ERC President’s speech at ERC Impact Forum in Dublin

ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
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Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by…
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection,…
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Joint statement by the European Research Council and the European Innovation Council

We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the Mario Draghi report and the European Commission Political Guidelines…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness;…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and…

Harnessing light with ferroelectric crystals: a new path in energy harvesting

A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in ferroelectric crystals. The…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the…
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Advancing sorghum science: drought-resilient crop for Spain's agricultural future

Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. CRAG researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. …
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to…
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