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Can algorithms steal elections?
The effect social media have on political discourse has been subject of intense discussion, especially since the UK referendum and US elections in 2016. A researcher funded by the European Research Council (ERC) is trying to shed light onto the ways…The effect social media have on political discourse has been subject of intense discussion, especially since the UK referendum and US elections in 2016. A researcher funded by the…The effect social media have on political discourse has been subject of intense discussion, especially since the UK referendum and US elections in…The effect social media have on political discourse has been subject of intense discussion, especially since the UK referendum and US elections in 2016. A researcher funded…The effect social media have on political discourse has been subject of intense discussion, especially since the UK… -
Socialising with Artificial Agents
A number of factors have played an important role in the evolutionary success of the human species. One of the undeniably fundamental factors has been our inherent ability to communicate. This capacity to perceive, respond to and coordinate…A number of factors have played an important role in the evolutionary success of the human species. One of the undeniably fundamental factors has been our inherent ability to…A number of factors have played an important role in the evolutionary success of the human species. One of the undeniably fundamental factors has…A number of factors have played an important role in the evolutionary success of the human species. One of the undeniably fundamental factors has been our inherent ability to…A number of factors have played an important role in the evolutionary success of the human species. One of the undeniably…ERCcomics -
New knowledge to fight back against antibiotic resistance
The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability to treat common diseases. EU-funded research has shed new light on the mechanisms behind these microbial mutations, with…The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability to treat common diseases. EU-funded research has shed new…The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability to treat common diseases…The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability to treat common diseases. EU-funded research has…The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability… -
High Energy Fashion
“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our lives at an ever increasing rate, bringing with them a demand for new and…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our lives at an…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on… -
Critical challenges in quantum applications
After the birth of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, this branch of physics evolved from being primarily the conceptual framework for the description of subatomic particle phenomena to providing inspiration for new technological…After the birth of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, this branch of physics evolved from being primarily the conceptual framework for the description of subatomic particle…After the birth of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, this branch of physics evolved from being primarily the conceptual framework for the…After the birth of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, this branch of physics evolved from being primarily the conceptual framework for the description of subatomic…After the birth of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century, this branch of physics evolved from being primarily the… -
Migration and crime control practices across Europe
Regulating migration has become a key priority for European countries and, according to Prof. Katja Franko, crime control practices and penal cultures have evolved across the continent as a consequence. With ERC support, she has studied these new…Regulating migration has become a key priority for European countries and, according to Prof. Katja Franko, crime control practices and penal cultures have evolved across the continent…Regulating migration has become a key priority for European countries and, according to Prof. Katja Franko, crime control practices and penal…Regulating migration has become a key priority for European countries and, according to Prof. Katja Franko, crime control practices and penal cultures have evolved across the…Regulating migration has become a key priority for European countries and, according to Prof. Katja Franko, crime control… -
Chemical reactions step by step
Chemical reactions are at the core of industrial processes. They are provoked to produce new molecules that will confer the desired properties to products from medicine, to cleaning agents or to fuel. With ERC funding, Prof. Jana Roithova has…Chemical reactions are at the core of industrial processes. They are provoked to produce new molecules that will confer the desired properties to products from medicine, to cleaning…Chemical reactions are at the core of industrial processes. They are provoked to produce new molecules that will confer the desired properties to…Chemical reactions are at the core of industrial processes. They are provoked to produce new molecules that will confer the desired properties to products from medicine, to…Chemical reactions are at the core of industrial processes. They are provoked to produce new molecules that will confer the… -
Spotlight on ERC projects studying migration and asylum
Why do people leave their home countries? What are the changing patterns of human mobility? How does moving across borders impact people's lives? What are the effects on the culture, social fabric, politics and economy in ‘sending’, ‘transit’ and …Why do people leave their home countries? What are the changing patterns of human mobility? How does moving across borders impact people's lives? What are the effects on the culture,…Why do people leave their home countries? What are the changing patterns of human mobility? How does moving across borders impact people's lives?…Why do people leave their home countries? What are the changing patterns of human mobility? How does moving across borders impact people's lives? What are the effects on the…Why do people leave their home countries? What are the changing patterns of human mobility? How does moving across borders… -
Old and new diversities recreating urban spaces
Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants’ groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality, ethnicity, language, age, gender and legal status are growing ever more complex and migrants with ‘new diversity’ traits live…Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants’ groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality, ethnicity, language, age, gender and legal status are growing…Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants’ groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality, ethnicity, language, age,…Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants’ groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality, ethnicity, language, age, gender and legal status…Global migration flows show a profound diversification of migrants’ groups in recent years. Their patterns of nationality,… -
New migrants, new workers: how do economies adapt?
The impact of migration on the economies of receiving countries is a fundamental question in economics. According to Prof. Christian Dustmann, current research is coming to different conclusions about the impact immigration has on wages and…The impact of migration on the economies of receiving countries is a fundamental question in economics. According to Prof. Christian Dustmann, current research is coming to different…The impact of migration on the economies of receiving countries is a fundamental question in economics. According to Prof. Christian Dustmann,…The impact of migration on the economies of receiving countries is a fundamental question in economics. According to Prof. Christian Dustmann, current research is coming to…The impact of migration on the economies of receiving countries is a fundamental question in economics. According to Prof…