Estonian researchers have developed a plant-based drink and sunflower seed butter that is affordable and better balanced in nutritional value than other plant-based options. During the development process, a "new Nutella" was created, which is a sweeter chocolate-sunflower cream.

Estonian astrophysicist Mari-Liis Aru's childhood curiosity about the Milky Way sparked her interest in space and inspired her to pursue a career in astrophysics. Today, she's a research scientist at the European Southern Observatory, studying how massive stars affect planetary discs.

The R&D centre led by the University of Tartu will combine synthetic biology with digital technologies to facilitate big data-driven design of cells for the bio-industry, boosting both research and the development of new businesses based on industrial biotechnology.

There are currently 16 open research jobs listed on EURAXESS Estonia website from PhD student to professor positions.