Cultural impoverishment, a pyramidal revenue structure and growing disparities among artists. From the promise of endless opportunities to the side effects of algorithm-driven systems: how to foster fairness on streaming platforms and promote more conscious music consumption. 

Microbial fuel cell, hydroponics, new-generation membranes, and much more. When “deep tech” turns carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds into assets and brings us closer to the day when we drink carbon dioxide (CO₂)-made milk and recharge our phones from wastewaters.

Agricultural plastic is a small percentage of Europe’s total plastic consumption, but the harm that products like mulch films can do is devastating. Solutions are on the way. Among them are upcycling and biodegradable materials. 

From bio-based fertilisers to nutrient recovery, research is intensifying efforts to achieve Green Deal targets and decarbonise the agriculture sector. Yet, recent farmer protests have brought new challenges and systemic questions to the forefront for the incoming EU institutions: are the targets of producing more, sustainably, and cheaper compatible? Is circularity viable and accessible to all?  

The EU-funded dRural project has entered its final quarter, revealing significant improvements in the quality of life for rural inhabitants through a digital marketplace platform. A video news release highlights the project's success in Extremadura (Spain) and Dubrovnik-Neretva (Croatia).