Keywords: Research


Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum

The Netherlands has maintained its position as the third most innovative country in Europe in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, retaining its status as an Innovation Leader for the second consecutive year. While the country continues to outperform the European Union average, officials have expressed......

Natural tree mortality surges across France as climate stress intensifies, study finds

Natural tree mortality has risen sharply across France over the past decade, with researchers linking the trend to the cumulative effects of increasingly frequent climate anomalies and warning that the record heatwaves of 2026 are likely to accelerate forest decline. The findings, published in the scientific......

South Korea seeks deeper NATO defence industry partnership through joint innovation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for a broader defence industry partnership with NATO allies, proposing expanded cooperation in advanced technology research, weapons development and joint production programmes. Speaking at the NATO Summit's Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, Lee said......

Costa Rican scientists identify potential new ghost shark species in the Pacific Ocean

Researchers in Costa Rica have announced the discovery of what could be a previously unknown species of ghost shark, a rare deep-sea fish whose distinctive physical characteristics and genetic profile suggest it may represent a new addition to the group of cartilaginous fishes related to sharks and rays. The......

New studies suggest Parkinson’s disease may first reveal itself through the sense of smell

Emerging research suggests that changes in the sense of smell may be among the earliest warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders, long before the appearance of the better-known motor symptoms. Scientists believe that damage to the olfactory system could provide valuable......

Airbus secures record €3 billion EIB Loan to fund R&D and Green innovation

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the lending arm of the European Union, has approved a record €3 billion financing package for aerospace manufacturer Airbus, marking the largest loan ever granted to a single corporate borrower by the institution. The financing is designed to support long-term......

Pirelli shares slide after short seller raises concerns over Russian business exposure

Shares of Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli came under pressure on Thursday after U.S.-based investment research firm Grizzly Research announced that it had taken a short position in the company and questioned the extent of its exposure to the Russian market. The development triggered a sharp reaction......

Nyu scientists identify memory switchboard that preserves older memories

Researchers at NYU Langone Health have identified a small group of neurons in the hippocampus that acts as a biological switchboard, enabling the brain to create new memories without disrupting those already stored. The findings, published in Nature on May 13, 2026, offer a new explanation for a long-standing......

New study shows promising results for J&J prostate cancer treatment

A new clinical study has revealed encouraging results for patients with high-risk prostate cancer, showing that a treatment regimen developed by Johnson & Johnson may significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of disease progression. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the......