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RSS![Almost all children surveyed were able to conduct some school-related activities using digital technologies](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/kelly-sikkema-4fweuawfxge-unsplash.jpg?itok=GTq0gsvT)
Families played a huge role in helping children keep up with schooling during the first COVID-19 lockdown.
![The EU currently holds 5 % of the world's forests and EU forests have continuously expanded for over 60 years.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/ekaterina_pokrovsky_adobestock_317541687_w.jpeg?itok=qjM84BCI)
Newly-adopted forest reference levels provide a robust benchmark to account for net carbon emissions from Europe’s forests over the next five years.
![Non-EU migrants could generate considerable fiscal gains for their host countries.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/fiscal.impact_adobestock_204048720.jpeg?itok=rMnuSdWF)
Policies targeted at increasing the labour market participation of non-EU migrants could generate large fiscal gains for the host countries.
![The research highlights the need for policies that support the labour market participation of all women.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/adobestock_375843981.jpg?itok=vu7SUfq-)
Being born outside the EU and being a woman reduces a person's probability to be active on the European labour market, regardless of their level of...
![JRC research campuses become living laboratories for smart city experiments. A research team performed field tests of innovative drone systems for search, rescue and surveillance purposes](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-11/living-labs_smart.city_.experiments_collage2.jpg?itok=70x5fdlb)
The JRC has opened its research sites in Italy and the Netherlands to external companies for the testing of future mobility and digital energy...
![Better fire preparedness and more efficient response meant 2019 was one of the best years for preventing accidents and loss of life.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/aleksandr_lesik_adobestock_260006017.jpeg?itok=9MG6fVLV)
An unusually high number of Europe’s nature protection areas were affected by wildfires in 2019
![Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances which affect the hormonal (endocrine) system.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/intheskies_adobestock_adobestock_47404787.jpeg?itok=aCtntQEk)
There is a need to consolidate legislation on endocrine disruptors and improve testing, according to a JRC-led Fitness Check of chemicals legislation.
![The report is designed to help citizens, civil society and policymakers make sense of the impact the online world is having on our political decisions.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/techdemocr_1422x817.jpg?itok=SqstJrxr)
Online platforms are subject to limited public oversight and democratic governance, which can have a huge impact on societies.
![The surface area of the lake Poyang in China changes dramatically year by year.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/poyang_lake_cropped.jpg?itok=_kB2hXd7)
The Atlas of Global Surface Water Dynamics illustrates the changes in the Earth’s lakes, rivers and wetlands over time.
![The new knowledge centre will help efforts to protect nature and restore ecosystems](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/kc_biodiversity_social_media_generic.jpg?itok=4L6OLKSD)
A one-stop shop for science-based evidence to protect the ecosystems that provide us with food, medicines, materials, recreation, and wellbeing.
![JRC supports evidence-based policymaking in the Western Balkans](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/20201015_news_wb_inno_agenda_ronedya_adobestock_216089172.jpeg?itok=LIMGTMUB)
The JRC supports evidence-based policymaking in the Western Balkans through sharing knowledge, providing tools and fostering collaboration.
!['Science Meets Parliaments/Science Meets Regions' is a unique platform to promote evidence-informed policymaking](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/smp_news.jpg?itok=mr_OUt2l)
The results of a pilot project that gathered scientists, policymakers and citizens to work together on today’s big issues.
![The largest estimated increases in wheat yields were found in China and South Korea.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/ksena32_adobestock_61259042.jpeg?itok=wBQdXzN8)
Cleaner air since the start of coronavirus restriction measures could lead to a global increase in wheat yields
![The report comes at a time when an increased danger of wildfire-related catastrophes at industrial sites and inhabited spaces looms.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/braeden_adobestock_191119744.jpeg?itok=EtVxPMWU)
EU countries should develop a more integrated approach to prevent accidents caused by wildfires in urban areas and industrial plants
![Ponds, floodplains and irrigation systems are optimal breeding grounds for malaria-carrying mosquitoes](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/smuay_adobestock_110103130.jpeg?itok=eIQlE0vb)
Water data helps in predicting future risk of malaria transmission
![As 95% of global food production relies on plants’ ability to absorb nutrients, soil degradation is a major cause for concern.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/es0lex_adobestock_163872134.jpeg?itok=D_GqKwcv)
Soils are losing phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient, at an alarming rate globally
![Stephane Chaudron and her team explore how the relationship between children and the digital world is changing, and what it might mean for the future.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-10/img_20200928_170338.jpg?itok=I6XXJYr5)
An international research project aims to help improve children’s online experiences at home.
![Understanding the opinions, concerns and aspirations of young people will be vital for future partnerships between the EU and Africa](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-09/schussler_adobestock_143580038.jpeg?itok=NCxU9X0Y)
Analysis of Afrobarometer survey suggests youth could pave the way towards a more sustainable and equal future.
![The JRC provides technical and scientific support to EU policies in nuclear safety, security and radiation protection](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-09/vlastimil_sestak_adobestock_142244892_web.jpeg?itok=t3otnRLm)
Today, the JRC and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency celebrate 30 years of research and training cooperation in nuclear safeguards, security and non...
![Creating sustainable economic growth and jobs is one of the pillars of the EU’s Strategy for Africa](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-09/adobestock_209276148_anton_balazh.jpg?itok=ICPRm42O)
A JRC report assesses the results of a recent Afrobarometer public opinion survey.