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Diving ‘mermaids’ could tell us what the Earth and the ocean look like from within

05 Feb 2020
An ERC grant motivated Prof. Guust Nolet to move back to Europe to develop small underwater robots that could help us understand our planet’s structure. Ten years later, thanks to an industrial partnership funded by an additional ERC grant, these…
An ERC grant motivated Prof. Guust Nolet to move back to Europe to develop small underwater robots that could help us understand our planet’s structure. Ten years later, thanks to an…
An ERC grant motivated Prof. Guust Nolet to move back to Europe to develop small underwater robots that could help us understand our planet’s…
An ERC grant motivated Prof. Guust Nolet to move back to Europe to develop small underwater robots that could help us understand our planet’s structure. Ten years later,…
An ERC grant motivated Prof. Guust Nolet to move back to Europe to develop small underwater robots that could help us…
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Taking care of our planet: sustainability and the ERC

28 Nov 2019
The need to find a more sustainable and balanced relationship between the planet and its inhabitants is being felt urgently throughout the world. Mass protests and climate movements make it clear that sustainability is among the top of many people’s…
The need to find a more sustainable and balanced relationship between the planet and its inhabitants is being felt urgently throughout the world. Mass protests and climate movements…
The need to find a more sustainable and balanced relationship between the planet and its inhabitants is being felt urgently throughout the world…
The need to find a more sustainable and balanced relationship between the planet and its inhabitants is being felt urgently throughout the world. Mass protests and climate…
The need to find a more sustainable and balanced relationship between the planet and its inhabitants is being felt urgently…
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Benefit-sharing as a tool for equitable change

27 Nov 2019
The BENELEX project conducted the first systematic evaluation of how international law can support the use of benefit-sharing as a tool for equitable change.
The BENELEX project conducted the first systematic evaluation of how international law can support the use of benefit-sharing as a tool for equitable change.
The BENELEX project conducted the first systematic evaluation of how international law can support the use of benefit-sharing as a tool for equitable…
The BENELEX project conducted the first systematic evaluation of how international law can support the use of benefit-sharing as a tool for equitable change.
The BENELEX project conducted the first systematic evaluation of how international law can support the use of benefit…
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Database opens door to understanding biodiversity change

08 Nov 2019
A European biologist has pioneered a new way of looking at biodiversity change, with the help of the European Research Council (ERC). A key result of this work has been the launch of an open-access biodiversity database, which will help researchers…
A European biologist has pioneered a new way of looking at biodiversity change, with the help of the European Research Council (ERC). A key result of this work has been the launch of…
A European biologist has pioneered a new way of looking at biodiversity change, with the help of the European Research Council (ERC). A key result of…
A European biologist has pioneered a new way of looking at biodiversity change, with the help of the European Research Council (ERC). A key result of this work has been the…
A European biologist has pioneered a new way of looking at biodiversity change, with the help of the European Research…
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Scientists of the Seven Seas

22 Feb 2019
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of energy and resources to investigate the seas around the world - this…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a…
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to…

Nature and humanity: a revival of the fittest?

18 May 2018
ERC grantee Renata Sõukand is exploring to what extent local ecological practices concerning the use of plants, among selected ethnic minorities in Eastern Europe, have declined due to the centralization imposed by dominant practices through the…
ERC grantee Renata Sõukand is exploring to what extent local ecological practices concerning the use of plants, among selected ethnic minorities in Eastern Europe, have declined due to…
ERC grantee Renata Sõukand is exploring to what extent local ecological practices concerning the use of plants, among selected ethnic minorities in…
ERC grantee Renata Sõukand is exploring to what extent local ecological practices concerning the use of plants, among selected ethnic minorities in Eastern Europe, have…
ERC grantee Renata Sõukand is exploring to what extent local ecological practices concerning the use of plants, among…

Going mainstream: why and how disruptive innovations in mobility are adopted

18 Apr 2018
Peer pressure plays an important role in spreading new trends and habits. But what impact does social influence have in the diffusion of disruptive innovations that challenge prevailing transport technologies and mobility practices? Funded by the…
Peer pressure plays an important role in spreading new trends and habits. But what impact does social influence have in the diffusion of disruptive innovations that challenge…
Peer pressure plays an important role in spreading new trends and habits. But what impact does social influence have in the diffusion of disruptive…
Peer pressure plays an important role in spreading new trends and habits. But what impact does social influence have in the diffusion of disruptive innovations that challenge…
Peer pressure plays an important role in spreading new trends and habits. But what impact does social influence have in the…
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Helping corals resist climate change

09 Mar 2018
Our oceans' beautiful coral reefs are in danger from overheating. However an ERC funded team is working underwater and above to help them survive. Watch our photostory to get a glimpse of their stunning work.
Our oceans' beautiful coral reefs are in danger from overheating. However an ERC funded team is working underwater and above to help them survive. Watch our photostory to get a glimpse…
Our oceans' beautiful coral reefs are in danger from overheating. However an ERC funded team is working underwater and above to help them survive…
Our oceans' beautiful coral reefs are in danger from overheating. However an ERC funded team is working underwater and above to help them survive. Watch our photostory to get…
Our oceans' beautiful coral reefs are in danger from overheating. However an ERC funded team is working underwater and above…
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Bottom up climate change research

08 Mar 2018
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activity is impacting the natural carbon cycle, modifying how the element travels between land and atmosphere. How will our future climate impact this exchange? How will…
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activity is impacting the natural carbon cycle, modifying how the element travels between land and…
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activity is impacting the natural carbon cycle, modifying how the element…
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activity is impacting the natural carbon cycle, modifying how the element travels between land and…
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere as a result of human activity is impacting the natural carbon cycle,…
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Climate change: How on Earth to draw the boundary lines?

05 Mar 2018
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early 1990s, my initial field of interest and PhD focus was very down to earth,…
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early 1990s, my…
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested…
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early…
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and…