Mammoth bones are revealing the secrets of Ice Age hunters. For more than a century, vast deposits have puzzled scientists, but now researchers are uncovering how early humans hunted and survived.
Using ancient DNA, isotope analysis and radiocarbon dating, scientists are painting a surprising picture: Ice Age hunters were skilled, organised and deeply familiar with the animals and landscapes around them.
How did these early humans manage to thrive in one of Earth’s most extreme environments? Swipe to find out!
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The European Commission has just published the Global Health Resilience Initiative, and EU research is playing a key role.
📊 Open data: Open access to health and life science databases is crucial. These resources support researchers around the world working on everything from genomics to pandemic preparedness, ensuring vital
scientific data remains accessible and reliable.
🔬 Clinical research: Through the Global Health EDCTP3 partnership, the EU is strengthening clinical research networks, especially in collaboration with African partners. By supporting late-stage development of medical products and fostering long-term scientific
partnerships, we’re helping accelerate equitable access to innovation and stronger global health systems.
🛡️ Fighting health misinformation: Trust in science is essential for public health. That’s why the EU is supporting tools and best practices to help stakeholders address misinformation and promote evidence-based communication.
Together, these actions help build stronger, more equitable, and more resilient health systems for the future.
𝒟𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇 𝓂𝑒…
What would you say to yourself?
“Maybe I just got lucky.”
Even after major achievements, self-doubt can still show up.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions former fellow and neuroscientist Rui Rodrigues reflects on curiosity, impostor syndrome, and learning to trust the process 🧠
From feeling out of place as a first-generation academic to receiving an MSCA fellowship, Rui’s story is a reminder: uncertainty is often part of growth - not proof you’re failing.
As we celebrate 30 years of MSCA, we’re sharing honest reflections from researchers about the moments that shaped their paths.
Read the full letter via link in bio.
🔬 Science that shapes policy, drives innovation, and connects the world
The latest edition of the #JRC Scientific Excellence Report, showcases how our science supports EU policymaking and contributes to tackling global challenges. It also highlights the qualities that make JRC research a strong pillar of evidence-based policymaking:
📖 Trusted: One in four JRC publications ranks in the global top 10% of cited research between 2020 and 2024.
🤝 Collaborative: Over 8 in 10 JRC publications are born from collaboration with organisations all over the world.
🖋️ Influential: 5 400+ citations in EU policy documents referenced JRC publications.
Together, these results highlight the strength of a science-for-policy approach that is rigorous, connected, and directly relevant to decision-making.
🇪🇺 Europe was built on a simple yet powerful promise: people shall live in freedom, their rights shall be protected and they shall always be treated as equals.
But our democracy cannot be taken for granted. It must be defended every day - with facts, with knowledge and with courage.
Science lights democracy. Without science, facts fade. Without facts, democracy weakens.
Invest in science. Protect democracy.
#EuropeDay #ScienceForDemocracy
At the heart of the first EU Strategy on #IntergenerationalFairness is the scientific and foresight expertise of the our scientists, the anticipatory engine of EU policymaking.
➡️ Three months after the adoption of the Strategy, we revisit key moments from November with European citizens, whose engagement is central to its success.
In between workshops and debates, we asked them to talk to us about an “unsung hero”, someone from another generation who made a significant change in their lives. We also asked them to bring to Brussels an object that embodies intergenerational fairness for them:
⌚ A watch that once ticked in a grandfather’s pocket.
🌱 Seeds saved for a spring that has not yet come.
📖 A book with softened pages.
These objects don’t speak the language of policy briefs or economic reports. But together, they tell us something profound: fairness between generations isn’t just about numbers, it’s about what we choose to keep, to cherish, and to pass on.
👆 Swipe up to discover some of the stories they shared.
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How can we lift 18 million people out of poverty?
Ninety‑three million Europeans live in poverty or social exclusion. Today, the @europeancommission adopted its first‑ever anti‑poverty strategy, and our scientists provided evidence that the EU’s 2030 poverty‑reduction target is within reach.
Our analysis explores three scenarios, simulating the combined impact of raising minimum wages, expanding employment opportunities, and reforming minimum‑income schemes.
The first scenario would cut poverty and social exclusion by 7.7 million by 2030, roughly half the 15 million reduction envisaged by the European Pillar of Social Rights. While the “implementation” scenario, combining all three policy instruments, could lift 18.5 million Europeans out of poverty by 2030.
Learn more about our analysis 🔼
Behind every wildfire response are firefighters risking their lives to protect people, nature and communities.
On International Firefighters’ Day, we highlight how EU-funded researchers are working alongside them to tackle a new generation of extreme wildfires.
From drones and predictive tools to more fire-resilient landscapes, innovation is helping firefighters act faster, safer and smarter.
➡️ Comment “action” to discover how science and frontline expertise are building a more resilient future.
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Journalists uncover the truth. Scientists provide the evidence. Together, they protect democracy.
On the World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate the power of a free press - and the role of science in safeguarding it.
Swipe to see examples of how EU-funded research is strengthening media freedom!
#ProtectWhatMatters
From city air to drinking water, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid.
Across Europe, scientists are investigating how these invisible particles enter our bodies, move through organs and what repeated exposure could mean for our long-term health.
From early signs of inflammation to the so-called “Trojan horse” effect, where plastics carry harmful substances into the body, EU-funded researchers’ work is helping to uncover risks that are still largely unknown.
What happens when microplastics build up in the body over time – and how can we reduce our exposure? Swipe to learn more.
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