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Cloning team looks to human embryos Ian Wilmut, the leader of the team that cloned Dolly the sheep, is to plunge into uncharted scientific waters by trying to clone human embryos for research. He...
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Imperial College and UCL discuss merger feasibility Imperial College London and University College London are dicussing a merger. The colleges want to compete more effectively on the global stage....
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Challenges of landing on alien worlds
Paris, 10 Oct 2002 Three ESA missions are due to send down robotic 'spaceprobes' when they arrive at their alien destinations. Since these craft will be going where no one has gone before, how can...
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Biotechnology sector needs proper application of EU patent law, says Commission report
Brussels, 10 th October 2002 All Member States must fully and swiftly implement the 1998 Directive on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions (Directive 98/44 ,see MEMO/00/39 ) or Europe...
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Commission funds GRID technology in fight against breast cancer
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 Cancer specialists will soon be able to compare mammograms with computerised images of breast cancer from across Europe in a bid to improve diagnosis and treatment. This is the...
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European statement to UN supports the use of outer space for peaceful purposes
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 Speaking on behalf of the EU, 10 candidate countries and Norway, Ulrich Sørensen, an advisor from the Mission of Denmark to the UN, expressed support for international...
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CORDIS offers comprehensive description of services
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, is providing a new set of guidance pages to help explain the wealth of information available on...
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FP6 information day in Istanbul
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 An information day to promote effective participation in the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 October. The event has been organised by the...
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Commission launches High Level Group on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Brussels, 10 October 2002 A new High Level Group advising on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (HLG) was launched today in Brussels by European Commission President Romano Prodi, Commission Vice President,...
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Philippe Busquin: "Hydrogen and fuel cells the bridge to sustainable energy?" High Level Group for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Brussels, 10 October 2002
Brussels, 10 October 2002 Thank you Madam Vice President, and thank you again, (Ladies and) gentlemen for your attention. Madam de Palacio has presented to you our concerns in the European Union over...
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Loyola de Palacio: New and original ways for Hydrogen to reach the market. High Level Group for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Brussels, 10 October 2002
Brussels, 10 October 2002 Dear Commissioner, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the High Level Group for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies. Thanks for coming. It's for me a great pleasure to...
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Amended proposed regulation on genetically modified food and feed
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Genetically Modified Food and Feed (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of...
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Erasmus medal awarded for 'Buckminster fullerene' discovery
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 The Academia Europaea has awarded the 2002 Erasmus medal to Professor Harold Kroto for his part in the discovery of a new form of carbon. One of the most common elements in the...
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Spectrum management in broadcasting - call for tenders
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 The European Commission has published a call for tenders for a study on spectrum management in the field of broadcasting. With regard to spectrum management in the field of...
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Online Information 2002
Brussels, 10 Oct 2002 A three-day exhibition for information professionals, Online Information 2002, will be held in London from 3 to 5 December. The event is designed for researchers, librarians and...