Gene therapy: The breakthrough that inspired Spider-Man | Euronews Tech Talks Although an inspiration for science fiction movies, gene therapy is real. Here is how it works and what could be improved about it. Euronews · Sep 30
Marine microplastic pollution: How scientists detect it | Euronews Tech Talks The ocean is polluted by tiny plastic fragments that are difficult to detect but can harm marine ecosystems. Euronews Tech Talks travelled to the Flanders Marine Institute to understand the risks posed by marine microplastics. Euronews · Jul 22
Could your skincare contain microplastics? | Euronews Tech Talks The EU restricted the use of microplastics in cosmetics in 2023, but your skincare products might still contain them. Why? Euronews · Jul 8
How much do we really know about microplastics? | Euronews Tech Talks Microplastics pollute our planet, raising questions about their impact on human health and the environment. This Q&A episode of Euronews Tech Talks sums up what science knows, and does not know, about them. Euronews · Jun 25
How AI and satellites can help protect our oceans | Euronews Tech Talks The European Digital Twin Ocean builds on artificial intelligence and satellite technology to create a virtual replica of the ocean for scientists and policymakers. How does it work? Euronews · Jun 10
Can social media be safer? | Euronews Tech Talks Content moderation, regulation, and litigation are some of the ways to make social media platforms more secure, but how effective are they? Euronews · May 27
Artemis II: Why should we care? |Euronews Tech Talks The Artemis II mission concluded on Friday, with the Orion spacecraft splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. What was Europe’s role in the mission, and what comes next? Euronews · Apr 15
What’s it like to be an astronaut with former astronaut Daniel Tani |Euronews Tech Talks On the day of the launch of the Artemis II mission, which is set to take four astronauts into space to circle the Moon, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani, who shares his memories of being in space. Euronews · Apr 1
Is Europe’s space infrastructure ready for threats? |Euronews Tech Talks There’s momentum in Europe toward space defence. But are European space systems advanced enough to counter cyber threats? Euronews · Mar 18
How to track a spy satellite |Euronews Tech Talks Marco Langbroek has spent 50 years observing space - and he’s more worried than ever. Euronews · Mar 4
A political space: Satellites as instruments of space defence |Euronews Tech Talks As space becomes increasingly militarised, what role do satellites play, and where does the EU position itself? Euronews Tech Talks investigates. Euronews · Feb 18
Is it safe to use ChatGPT as a therapist? |Euronews Tech Talks Little is still known about the relationship between humans, therapy, and AI chatbots, yet these tools are being used by some people seeking psychological support. What are the risks? Are there any benefits? Euronews · Feb 4
Art in the age of AI: Is creativity still human? |Euronews Tech Talks AI can be both a powerful tool for artistic creation and a risk to artists’ ownership of their work. So, what can be done to protect artists while enhancing their creative possibilities? Euronews · Jan 21
Can we reduce AI’s environmental cost? |Euronews Tech Talks AI has a significant environmental impact — one that is difficult to quantify due to companies' lack of transparency with their data. But can end-users and companies take action to reduce it? Euronews · Jan 7
Euronews · Dec 24, 2025 This robot aims to make kids feel less lonely |Euronews Tech Talks Meet Karen Dolva, co-founder and former CEO of the Norwegian tech company No Isolation, helping children with medical conditions attend school.
Euronews · Dec 10, 2025 Can robots grow food on Earth and in space? |Euronews Tech Talks Robotics is being used to address agricultural challenges both on Earth and in space. But what are the potentials and the risks associated with this shift?
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Will robots do our dishes by 2030? |Euronews Tech Talks Robots are slowly making their way into agriculture, healthcare, and our homes. Should we be worried?
Euronews · Nov 12, 2025 We may be able to mine asteroids in space one day. Should we? |Euronews Tech Talks Space mining is not yet a reality, but private companies and governments are increasingly turning their attention to it as a way to fuel space exploration and bring critical raw materials back to Earth. But is this practice ethical and legal?
Euronews · Oct 15, 2025 Could NASA really put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030? |Euronews Tech Talks NASA’s plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon has raised questions about the US space strategy and renewed curiosity about the use of nuclear energy beyond Earth. Euronews Tech Talks hosted nuclear energy experts to discuss.
Euronews · Oct 1, 2025 A world without PFAS: How to destroy and replace 'forever chemicals' | Euronews Tech Talks Euronews Tech Talks speaks with Fajer Mushtaq, an entrepreneur working to contain and destroy PFAS in wastewater, and with Miika Nikinmaa and Diana Lau, who are developing alternatives to PFAS in food packaging and textiles.
Euronews · Sep 13, 2025 ‘You’re poisoning my child’: How Mamme No PFAS helped expose Italy’s PFAS pollution scandal The former managers of chemical company Miteni received prison sentences after being found guilty of water pollution in northeast Italy. What does this mean for other PFAS cases in Europe?
Euronews · Sep 3, 2025 PFAS: How dangerous are they, really? | Euronews Tech Talks Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals widely used in the industry, but potentially harmful to human health. Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with chemist and research scientist Martin Scheringer.
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 Bo Hamburger’s doping story: Why do athletes dope, and at what cost? | Euronews Tech Talks Former professional cyclist Bo Hamburger reflects on his use of a performance-enhancing drug in the 1990s and early 2000s, offering insight into how doping works, why athletes turn to it, and its potential health effects.
Euronews · Jul 9, 2025 Can AI help detect doping in sports? | Euronews Tech Talks Researchers are developing AI programmes to make doping detection more effective, faster, and cheaper. How do these systems work? What challenges do their creators face? Euronews Tech Talks sits down with Wolfgang Maass and Francesco Botrè to answer these questions.
Euronews · Jun 25, 2025 From Armstrong to now: How doping works and escapes detection | Euronews Tech Talks What is doping? How do these prohibited substances work? In this Q&A episode, Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with professor Andrea Petróczi.