Engaging science and knowledge communication at the heart of EU policymaking

To support Galileo, the European programme for a global satellite navigation system, potential threats that may affect system performance are studied

Safety and Security

Our knowledge of the current extent of human settlements is incomplete

Safety and Security

Certified reference materials are used to determine the level of mercury in fish.

Standards

Find out more about how the JRC works to develop standards for European authorities responsible for airport security.

Safety and Security

EU scientists regulate olive oil quality and identify fraudulent food using certified reference materials.

Standards

Play our quiz to test your scientific knowledge!

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The European settlements map provides detailed data on built-up areas in Europe. Find your city on the map to see populated it is!

Safety and Security

Did you know that one third of Europe's energy is produced by nuclear reactors and there are around 130 reactors operating in the EU?

Nuclear Safety & Security

Instead of being closely connected, science, politics and the people are more estranged than ever. How can we change that? Here are some proposals

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Do you know how to be safe online? See if you can answer the questions correctly (play against the computer or your friend) to get the highest score!

Digital Society

Will you have a healthy future? Select your avatar and go on a journey through a typical day to find out. 

Health and Consumer Protection

Learn what JRC scientists do to ensure that no harmful chemicals are released from materials that your food comes into contact with.

Health and Consumer Protection

Despite being rich in renewable energy resources, why is it such a challenge for Africa to bring electricity to its citizens?

Energy and Transport

This specialised tool (for experts in the energy sector) demonstrates how each processing parameter can affect the total emissions of a biofuel.

Energy and Transport

Integrating smart technology into our energy production infrastucture will change our lives and improve the security of Europe’s energy supply.

Energy and Transport

Mathematical models and computational tools are used for taking informed policy decisions to ensure financial stability.

Economic and Monetary Union

Discover how EU scientists investigate how to prevent harmful electromagnetic interference on your portable devices, Wi-Fi access points and satellite navigation receivers

Safety and Security

Discover how EU scientists contribute to reducing uncertainties about the potential impact of nanomaterials on health and the environment.

Health and Consumer Protection

Discover how JRC scientists develop test methods and guidelines to protect our food from chemicals that could be transferred from the materials they come in contact with.

Health and Consumer Protection

Discover how EU scientists characterise different types of water to examine if it contains chemicals released by human activities. 

Environment and Climate Change