55 results for "europe"
🚀 InnovationDenmark Invests $850M to Turn Science Into Startups
A Danish nonprofit just landed $850 million to help European researchers launch companies around their discoveries, addressing a major gap that's kept brilliant science from reaching patients. It's a game changer for a continent known for groundbreaking research but fewer success stories in turning lab work into real-world impact.
🏆 SportsNBA Pioneer Detlef Schrempf Sees Europeans Transform the Game
The first European NBA star watches with pride as players from his continent now dominate the league he helped globalize. Germany's Detlef Schrempf paved the way for today's MVP winners like Jokic and Giannis.
🚀 InnovationESA's Comet Hunter Gets Earlier Launch and Power Boost
A European spacecraft designed to chase pristine comets just got bumped up by three years and gained serious new capabilities. The mission will wait in space for the perfect untouched comet from the outer solar system.
🧘 Health & WellnessFinger-Prick Test Could Detect Alzheimer's Years Early
A simple at-home blood test using just a finger prick may soon detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear. European researchers are developing an accessible alternative to today's invasive, hospital-based diagnostic methods.
🧘 Health & WellnessSwiss Lab Grows New Skin for 80 Fire Survivors
After a New Year's fire killed 40 people at a Swiss ski resort, Europe's largest skin production center is working around the clock to grow replacement skin for 80 burn survivors. From just 10 square centimeters of a patient's healthy skin, scientists can create enough tissue to cover an entire back.
🌍 Planet WinsEU Renewables Hit 47.5% of Electricity in 2024
Nearly half of Europe's electricity now comes from renewable sources, marking a remarkable transformation from just 15.9% two decades ago. Solar power has emerged as the fastest-growing clean energy source, expanding from barely 1% to almost a quarter of renewable electricity in just 16 years.
🚀 InnovationSelf-Driving Cars Coming to Europe in 2026-2027
Europe could see partially autonomous vehicles on roads by the end of 2026, with fully self-driving cars arriving as early as 2027, according to Nvidia's automotive team. The tech giant just released new AI software that makes autonomous driving safer and more affordable for robotaxi companies worldwide.
🌐 Global NewsNicosia Named Europe's Best Cultural City for 2026
Cyprus's ancient capital just claimed the top spot as Europe's best cultural destination, beating out famous cities like Florence and Vienna. The walkable Mediterranean gem has been continuously inhabited since 3000 BC and offers world-class museums, year-round festivals, and authentic cultural experiences.
🌍 Planet WinsSolar Meets Wind: Europe's Fix for Renewable Energy Slumps
European energy companies are combining solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries into single power plants to solve a growing problem: too much electricity when the sun shines, not enough when it doesn't. This "hybrid" approach is turning unpredictable renewable energy into a reliable power source that works around the clock.
🎬 VideosPoland Eyes Green Energy and AI Leadership in 2026
Poland's economy is picking up speed with rising investment, cooling inflation, and ambitious plans for nuclear power and homegrown AI. The nation is positioning itself as a bright spot in Europe while preparing to help rebuild Ukraine.
🌍 Planet WinsEU Hits 47.5% Renewable Electricity in Historic Green Shift
Nearly half of all electricity used across the European Union now comes from renewable sources, marking a stunning turnaround from just two decades ago. Solar power has grown from 1% to nearly a quarter of all clean energy since 2008.
🌍 Planet WinsGlobal EV Sales Hit 20.7 Million, Up 20% in 2025
Electric vehicle sales surged to 20.7 million units worldwide in 2025, proving the clean transportation revolution is accelerating faster than experts predicted. Europe emerged as the surprise growth champion with a stunning 33% increase.
🌍 Planet WinsUK Locks in 8.4GW of Wind Power in Record Energy Auction
Britain just secured enough offshore wind energy to power 12 million homes, marking Europe's largest clean energy auction ever. The deal proves wind power is now 40% cheaper than gas while unlocking £22 billion in investment and 7,000 new jobs.
🌍 Planet WinsEurope's 'Ghost Cat' Returns After Near Extinction
The European wildcat, so elusive it was thought extinct in parts of Europe, is making a quiet comeback. New camera trap photos reveal these mysterious cats thriving in abandoned villages and remote forests across the continent.
🌍 Planet WinsPoland Invests €633M in Six Green Hydrogen Projects
Poland just committed €633 million to build six major green hydrogen facilities, marking one of Europe's biggest clean energy investments this year. The funding will help the country meet ambitious EU renewable energy targets while creating a blueprint for other nations to follow.
💛 Acts of KindnessBroadway Musical Fans See Show 13 Times, Travel From Europe
A small Broadway musical about World War II has inspired hundreds of superfans to see it repeatedly, creating a joyful community that travels across countries just to gather. "Operation Mincemeat" proves that authentic storytelling still has the power to unite people in pure delight.
🚀 InnovationFrance Starts Making 2M Electric Batteries a Year by 2030
France just fired up a homegrown battery industry that could power 20% of Europe's electric cars by 2030. The bold move challenges China's dominance and brings jobs back to French soil.
🚀 InnovationScotland Ferry to France Launches Spring 2026
Scotland is getting its first direct passenger ferry to mainland Europe in 16 years, connecting Rosyth to Dunkirk starting Spring 2026. The overnight service promises a greener way to travel while boosting Scotland's economy by £11.5 million annually.
🏆 SportsBritish Runner Wins Back European Record After Just 1 Week
Eilish McColgan lost her European 10km record after holding it for three years. Just seven days later, the 35-year-old took it right back in Valencia.
🏆 SportsKaillie Humphries Wins 2nd World Cup, Hasler Takes Gold
Two-time Olympic champion Kaillie Humphries secured her second World Cup victory of the season in St. Moritz, while Switzerland's Melanie Hasler made history as her country's first European champion in 2-woman bobsleigh since 2014.
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