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Meet the robot that talks likes us

In a first, scientists have taught a robot to learn lip movements by watching humans, instead of instructions Human-looking robots will become more and more commonplace in our daily lives. It’s understandable then that scientists want to make them look as human as possible. If they look like us, why not speak like us, too?…

artificial intelligence, facial expression, Human-Robot Interaction, Humanoid Robotics, machine learning, nonverbal communication

Building Europe’s frontline against future pandemics

Dr Lennie Derde, newly appointed CEO of the Ecraid medical research network, explains how European collaboration and EU support are strengthening clinical research readiness By Horizon Magazine StaffBeing prepared for emerging infectious diseases is not only about responding to emergencies. It also means having the right research systems in place every day, so that new…

antimicrobialresistance, clinicalresearch, EUfunding, infectiousdiseases, Medical Innovation, pandemicpreparedness

Smart Cities Without Skyscrapers

Efficiency, savings, population retention and quality of life: in smaller municipalities, technology is not modernity — it is survival For years, the concept of the smart city has been associated with large capitals filled with sensors, control centers and spectacular technological deployments. However, where this transformation makes the deepest sense is in small cities. A…

depopulation, digitalservices, publicadministration, remoteaccess, ruralinnovation, smartcities

Protecting Europe’s underwater and coastal heritage from climate-related threats

THETIDA combines innovative tools and strategies to safeguard fast degrading cultural heritage sites along Europe’s coastlines and beneath its seas Climate change and natural hazards are threatening Europe’s coastal and underwater heritage. Launched in 2023, the EU-funded THETIDA(opens in new window) project has been taking steps to protect it. Saving seven THETIDA is focusing on…

climatechange, coastalrisks, culturalheritage, historicalsites, marineconservation, underwatermonitoring

Smart City Summit & Expo 2026: Taiwan Brings Together the World’s Leading Smart City Decision-Makers Once Again

From March 17 to 20, Taipei will host Asia’s largest showcase of urban innovation, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and climate neutrality The Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2026 is set to be one of the most important events of the year for the smart cities sector and sustainable urban transformation,…

Articial Intelligence, digitalization, energy, Mobility, smartcities, urban mobility

From Data to Action: Key Takeaways from the ECLIPSE Workshop on Digitalising the Energy Transition

Initiatives like this help lay the foundations for a more integrated, resilient and citizen-centric European energy system. The energy transition is no longer just about adding more renewable generation, it is increasingly about how energy systems are managed, connected and used. Digitalization now plays a central role in making this transition efficient, secure and truly…

digitalization, energy transition, EU Projects, Interoperability, Open Data, smart energy

RESIST Project Begins Work to Reinforce the Resilience of Europe’s Critical Infrastructure

Coordinated by ETRA Investigación y Desarrollo S.A., the initiative brings together thirteen organisations from six EU countries, uniting technology developers, critical infrastructure operators, public bodies and research institutions Valencia, January 20, 2026 - The consortium behind RESIST, funded under the Horizon Europe Programme with an EU contribution of around €5 million, has officially begun its…

aerial surveillance, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, Horizon Europe, Interoperability, Security

Colorblindness may increase risk of bladder cancer deaths

A study led by Stanford Medicine found that the earliest sign of bladder cancer – blood in the urine – is often invisible to people who are colorblind, increasing their risk of dying from the disease Recognizing the sight of blood in urine, the most common first sign of bladder cancer, is often the impetus…

bladder cancer, cancer awareness, color vision deficiency, early diagnosis, health disparities, Medical Research

62 Regions Unite to Develop Climate Adaptation Plans for 55 Million Europeans

Launched in 2023, the programme now engages a total of 100 local and regional authorities – representing over 100 million people – in a range of trainings designed to enhance their approaches to adaptation and resilience to climate change Sixty-two climate-vulnerable regions across Europe ( full list here and below) have been selected to strengthen…

Climate Adaptation, EU missions, European regions, local governance, resilience strategy, Sustainability

The Smart City Journal explodes in GoAccess and Google Analytics

The Smart City Journal has started the year breaking every audience record and confirming the strong growth achieved throughout 2025. According to GoAccess, the California-based global analytics auditor, our website registered 1,652,960 clicks — almost 150,000 more than in December, representing an impressive 66% increase. In terms of unique visitors, we grew from 178,726 in…