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Dr Vanessa Harris on planetary health research: exploring the links between the health of humans and the health of ecosystems
Dr Vanessa Harris is an infectious diseases physician and Assistant Professor at the Department of Global Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam (UvA). Her research focuses on diarrheal diseases in children under the age of five, investigating environmental impacts on disease risk, prevention... -
The future of water availability and use in the EU: A STOA foresight study
Water is essential for life, food production, energy supply, and economic activity. Yet Europe increasingly faces a water crisis, with droughts and floods compromising both water quality and quantity across the continent. Climate change is already affecting water availability, and the situation is... -
Unveiling the human exposome: A new frontier in environmental health science
While genomics has revolutionised our understanding of hereditary health conditions, research suggests that up to 90% of disease risks are actually linked to environmental exposures rather than genetics alone. Improved understanding and prevention of chronic illnesses, which account for most healthcare... -
Pairing scheme: Bridging science and policy
From climate change to public health crises, the challenges facing Europe today demand decisions grounded in solid scientific evidence. Yet bridging the gap between research and policy-making remains a persistent challenge. For nearly a decade, the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science... -
Can e-fuels power Europe's low carbon future?
In the spirit of technological neutrality, Europe is exploring multiple pathways to decarbonisation. Among them are e-fuels, whose chemical composition is identical to that of fossil fuels but are produced through synthetic processes rather than extracted and refined. This makes them a potential low-carbon... -
Empowered by Music in the Age of Innovation
Rapid technological advancements are transforming cultural and creative industries, affecting how music is created, shared and experienced. Digital tools such as AI-assisted composition software, virtual instruments and advanced production platforms give artists new ways to experiment and push creative... -
Research and innovation for the future: Gender equality driving science, society, and democracy
Women only count for a third of researchers in the European Union. This gender gap isn't just unfair - it limits Europe's capacity to innovate and compete globally. When women are underrepresented in research and innovation, we lose diverse perspectives that could lead to better solutions for society's... -
Gender equality in European research & innovation: interview with Dr Marcela Linková
Dr Marcela Linková, Head of the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, participated in the STOA workshop on 'Gender Equality in Research & Innovation' on 5 November 2025 at 15:00 CET. Her research and policy engagement have been instrumental for...
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