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Deforestation in the Gran Chaco forest in South America can be the end of the world for indigenous people who call it home.

Speech and language skills are unique to modern humans. While this ability evolved over millions of years, it is not possible to trace language in the fossil record because it leaves no direct imprint.

The fight against cancer is one of the European Commission’s top health priorities. Learn about the numerous EU-funded research programmes and projects that work to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

In watery underground caverns, there are creatures that live in an eternal midnight. Over the course of generations, these animals have adapted to their isolated and unique environments, and scientists believe their pasty skin and blind eyes may hold secrets to evolution –– and to genetic adaptation

With EU Green Week on the horizon and in an exclusive video interview with REA, URBiNAT talks about the importance of social participation for co-creating cities worth living in where solutions are inspired by nature.

On World Bee Day, it is essential to pay homage to a variety of pollinating insects crucial for our food security. A number of EU projects contribute to their sustained survival.

Call submission figures for the Horizon Europe’s 2022 call for proposals on “Reforming and Enhancing the European R&I System” are now available! By the call deadline 120 proposals were submitted for a total requested budget of € 240,5 million.

With a range of promotional activities, the EU seeks to foster global awareness of the high quality, safety, sustainability and authenticity of European food and beverages.

The European Commission is looking, among others, for strategies for land decontamination and reuse, and innovative ideas on how to implement carbon-farming practices. Deadline to apply is 27 September 2022.