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New legal powers to trap animal rights militants New powers to tackle animal rights extremists by clamping down on protests outside people's homes and providing further protection for companies...
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Co-Operation Between Research Funders in Europe (link)
Brussels, Jul 2004 Full text of Document 11643/04 Suite of documents 11643/04 Subject: Co-operation between Research Funders in Europe Delegations will find attached, as announced in "Agriculture/...
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Sharing Knowledge? 1-2 November 2004, Amsterdam
Brussels, Jul 2004 This conference, organised by the Da Vinci Institute (NL), will explore the interface between science and society, including science communication and problem solving. Targeted at...
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Summit for the Future - Visions and Strategies for 2020 - 26-28 January 2005, Amsterdam
Brussels, Jul 2004 Learning about the critical issues shaping the 'knowledge society', this 'Club of Amsterdam' event will bring together policy-makers, experts and the leading thinkers in such areas...
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Commission rejects Greens' criticism of 'undemocratic' GM authorisations
Brussels, Jul 2004 The Commission has rejected concerns expressed by the Green/EFA Group in the European Parliament that the EU's authorisation process for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is '...
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Ireland lags behind other EU countries in research, finds new report
Brussels, Jul 2004 An independent report commissioned by the Irish Higher Education Authority (HEA) has found that despite a reputation for having a cutting-edge knowledge economy, Ireland is still...
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Commission proposes measures to INSPIRE better geographical information
Brussels, Jul 2004 In an effort to harmonise and improve the geographical information currently available in the EU, the Commission has published proposals for a new directive to establish an...
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German research association strengthens ties with Chinese scientists
Brussels, Jul 2004 The German Helmholtz Association of national research centres has long since noticed the growth of scientific potential in China, and has accordingly opened an office in China's...
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Microwave and wireless technology
Brussels, Jul 2004 A conference on microwave and wireless technology will take place in Kosice, Slovakia, on 13 and 14 September. The event will offer an opportunity to find new research partners and...
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Food quality and safety - call for IPs and NoEs
Brussels, Jul 2004 The European Commission has published a call for proposals for Integrated Projects and Networks of Excellence under the 'food quality and safety' thematic area of the Sixth...
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Food quality and safety - call for STREPs, CAs and SSAs
Brussels, Jul 2004 The European Commission has published a call for proposals for specific targeted research projects (STREPs), Coordination actions (CAs) and specific support actions (SSAs) under...
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Food quality and safety - call for specific support actions
Brussels, Jul 2004 The European Commission has published a call for proposals for specific support actions under the 'food quality and safety' thematic area of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6)....
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Satellites are tracing Europe's forest fire scars
Paris, Jul 2004 Burning with a core heat approaching 800°C and spreading at up to 100 metres per minute, woodland blazes bring swift, destructive change to landscapes: the resulting devastation can...
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World Experts Call for Action on Seismic Risks for Schoolchildren: OECD Report
Paris, Jul 2004 Schoolchildren in many countries face unacceptable risks of injury and loss of life due to the faulty design and construction of school buildings which collapse in the event of...
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Jurassic Park UK to rescue dying species British scientists laid the foundation for their own Jurassic Park yesterday with the opening of the world’s first animal DNA bank. Tissue samples from...