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The revolution of low-cost analytical instruments Analytical science has enabled major breakthroughs in health, forensics, environmental research and manufacturing – to name just a few. This has largely been through the continuous evolution and improvement of scientific instrumentation. However, these instruments are expensive and need skilled professionals to operate and maintain them. This puts them…

Oceans cover 70% of earth’s surface and the earth has around 620.000 kilometers of coastline. This is where the land meets the sea, holding a significant place in the world’s geography. They are important for the ecosystems and are home to diverse ecosystems, and human settlements. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), about…

European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for facilitating international networking and research coordination opportunities for scientists supported by the two funding schemes. On 18 June 2024, the MoU was signed by Dr Kendra Sharp, Office Head of the Office of International…

Our 60 newly approved research networks are now available on the COST website by browsing our dedicated COST Action section. All new Actions begin with CA23 so it’s easy to identify them. Apply to join today! COST Actions are different to many other EU funded projects because it is possible to join and participate in…

Collaborative Innovations from the ENABLE Action Medication non-adherence is a major societal problem with serious clinical and economic consequences, associated with 200,000 deaths and 125 billion Euros of costs annually in Europe. Studies show that only about half of patients take their medicines as prescribed, leading to poor clinical outcomes and increased hospital admissions. In…

Imagine a world where breathing is a luxury and a cough marks the sound of an inner battle. Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), a condition characterised by inflammation and fibrosis, is a major cause of severe respiratory illness and can occur in children. While researchers have made progress in slowing the disease in adults, the situation…

On 12 June 2024, COST’s governing board, the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) approved funding for six new COST Innovators Grants (CIGs). What is a COST Innovators Grant? The COST Innovators Grant, as defined in the COST Strategic Plan, aims to enhance the pace and success of breakthrough innovations, build bridges between the scientific research performed…

On 17 May 2024, COST’s governing board, the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO), confirmed the funding of 60 new COST Actions, that will officially start in Autumn 2024. The 60 new COST Actions in figures: As an indicator of multidisciplinary of the new Actions, 50% of all Actions cover at least two OECD (Organisation for…

How can we adequately feed a growing global population using agricultural practices that are environment-friendly, cost-effective, and also enable us to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss? Research into the breeding of new resilient, nutritious and high-yielding plants is a key element and a very important part of that is the recent development of genome…