Éanna Kelly

Two major projects in the UK and the US are investigating the use of drones in monitoring illegal fishing. The researchers presented their wares in Brussels this week

With success rates hovering at 14-15%, the EU is weighing the options and considering referring rejected scientists with good proposals to another source of funding

The low success rate of 14-15% is a concern, but this should not discourage scientists, says Research Commissioner, Carlos Moedas

Drone operators host first trade show in Brussels to lobby for opening up of commercial drone market

Digital technologies can help older adults maintain independence and assist with their care. But resistance to change and a shortage of objective data to help communicate its value, is making it hard to commercialise products and build markets, says Martijn Vastenburg

Italy, France, Spain and Germany offer up their billions to help stir up the pot

Neuroscientists say their claims that the hugely divisive project was being taken over by computer scientists have been validated

Commission to award €175,000 to three role models who have built successful businesses

Mobile phone industry gives 2020 timeframe for commercialising fifth generation mobile networks

As part of a push towards a capital markets union, the EU ponders how to regulate a fast-growing market to increase confidence and promote mass investment