Helicopter parenting can prevent children from developing the ability to regulate their own emotions, which can lead to behavioural, social and academic problems later on, according to a new study.
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European university groups issued a joint statement on Friday calling on the European Council and European Parliament to increase funding for the EU’s next research programme, Horizon Europe, which will
Scientists have found a way to use gene therapy to treat rats with spinal cord injuries. Researchers are hopeful that their work could help people with paralysis resulting from a
The European Commission has announced plans to boost spending on military research and development to €13 billion between 2021 and 2027, placing the European Union among the top four investors
Scientists have discovered a new type of photosynthesis whereby bacteria are able to harvest energy from infrared light. Researchers say their discovery has the potential to alter the search for
Scientists may have discovered the cause of malnutrition amongst Europe’s trees. A new study has found that air and soil pollution can harm symbiotic fungi that help trees get nutrients
The European Commission has proposed spending €16 billion on the EU’s space programme from 2021 to 2027. The proposal, released on Wednesday, emphasises spending on satellite navigation technology. The largest
A new study focussing on a 240 million-year-old lizard fossil has provided a better understanding of early lizards and rewritten part of reptile history. The fossilised lizard-like creature, dubbed Megachirella
Scientists have used 3D printing technology to make the most advanced artificial corneas to date. Although the corneas are not yet ready for use in human eyes, the technique could
The European Commission has proposed changing intellectual property rules to allow generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers to sell their products in markets outside the EU before the patents expire in