RFID tags deliver letters safely to destination
Brussels, 25 October 2006 On with a stamp, off to the mailbox, and the letter usually arrives the next day - after a long journey through a complex system of logistics. A new type of RFID tag with a...
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Commission's proposed lifelong learning programme adopted by Parliament
Brussels, 25 October 2006 The Commission welcomes the final step in the legislation process to adopt the 'Lifelong Learning Programme': on 25 October, the European Parliament adopted the Commission's...
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Irish government invests in higher education excellence
Brussels, 25 October 2006 The Irish government has approved a total of 14 projects aimed at re-invigorating the country's higher education system. Funded to the tune of €42 million under the Ireland'...
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Commission launches consultation on Europe INNOVA
Brussels, 25 October 2006 The European Commission has published a consultation on the new Europe INNOVA initiative - a pan-European innovation platform for start-ups in knowledge-intensive services....
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Conference on financing innovation and creating new technology-based firms - Seville, 23-24 November
Brussels, 25 October 2006 A conference on financing innovation and creating new, technology-based firms will take place from 23 to 24 November in Seville, Spain. This second edition of the conference...
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Biomarkers and their potential in human biomonitoring and environmental health surveillance: workshop - Luxembourg, 29 November
Brussels, 25 October 2006 A workshop on biomarkers and their potential in human biomonitoring and environmental health surveillance will be held in Luxembourg on 29 November. The objective of the...
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Best practices in science-based incubators - Copenhagen, 7-8 December
Brussels, 25 October 2006 A conference on best practices in science-based incubators will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 7 and 8 December. The theme of this year's event will be 'establishing...
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Latest research news
Stay trim to cut cancer risk Fat could send the wrong signals to sick cells. In studies with mice, shedding a bit of weight acted as a preventative against cancers. And they didn't even have to...
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Today's news
Labour signals return of the 'O level' Schools may be allowed to return to the more rigorous exam system abandoned when the GCSE replaced O levels 18 years ago, the Government indicated last night....
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Beetles' feet are inspiration for dry adhesive material
Brussels, 24 October 2006 German researchers have taken inspiration from nature to create a dry adhesive material which sticks to the smoothest of surfaces. People have long marvelled at the ability...
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New breakthrough in quantum teleportation
Washington, 24 October 2006 Lasers used for research (Warren Gretz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory) By Paul Jackson Physicists in Denmark successfully teleported quantum information over the...
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ESA's small Proba satellite celebrates five years in space
Paris, 23 October 2006 On 22 October 2001, Proba was launched as a technology demonstrator within ESA's General Support Technology Programme. Once in orbit, however, the small satellite's unique...
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ESA astronaut Christer Fuglesang gets ready for next Shuttle mission - media accreditation (link)
Paris, 23 October 2006 With NASA's launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on flight STS-116 scheduled for the night of Thursday 7 to Friday 8 December at 01:38 GMT (02:38 CET) at the earliest, ESA...
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EP report on management of European satellite radio-navigation programme
Brussels, 24 October 2006 Parliament adopted a report by the Chairman of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee - Giles CHICHESTER (EPP-ED, UK) on the management of the European Satellite radio-...
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EU project survey on research programmes
Brussels, 24 October 2006 FP6 NEST-PROMISE project is conducting an international study on research grants that stimulate creativity and result in highly innovative research outputs. The survey...