Paris, 26 February 2002 Chase a fast-moving comet, land on it and 'ride' it while it speeds up towards the Sun: not the script of a science-fiction movie, but the very real task of ESA's Rosetta...
Students split over Middle East debate Tensions are expected between Jewish and Muslim students at Manchester University today as members of the student union vote on a boycott motion condemning...
Brussels, 26 February 2002 Knowledge, market exploitation and influence are the three reasons why the EU must now have a space policy, Jack Metthey, the recently appointed Director for the '...
Brussels, 26 February 2002 The Information Society DG of the European Commission has issued a prior information notice for an invitation to tender for the organisation of 'Information society...
Paris, 26 February 2002 Europe's showpiece in climate monitoring is called Envisat. Fully equipped, the largest, most complex, and most powerful Earth observation satellite of the European Space...
Brussels, 25 February 2002 Full text European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research - COST Secretariat. Ad Hoc Group on Biomaterials - Nomination of its members. Information...
Brussels, 25 February 2002 The European Commission has issued a corrigendum to a call for tenders related to a service provider for the 'development and provision of services in support of the...
Imported animal feed carries BSE risk, says scientist Some animal feed imported into Britain could contain high-risk BSE material, a senior government veterinary scientist said yesterday. John...
Brussels, 25 February 2002 A European research project has enabled African and European research teams to successfully develop and test a new diagnostic technique for infections with the Ebola virus...
Brussels, 25 February 2002 A conference aiming to provide a global focus for those involved in innovation and knowledge exchange will take place in Birmingham, UK on 10 to 12 July. The three day...
Paris, 25 February 2002 ESA PR 7-2002. During the night of 28 February/1 March, Envisat, ESA's most powerful and sophisticated Earth observation satellite, will be launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from...
£25 million more for Scots research Wendy Alexander, Scotland’s minister for enterprise, transport and lifelong learning, today announced a £25 million cash boost for researchers in the wake of the...
Students threaten boycott of Israeli goods Attempts to persuade students to join a boycott of Israeli goods are raising fears that the bitterness of the Middle East conflict is spilling over onto...
Brussels, 22 February 2002 Draft Council and Commission Decision on the conclusion of seven agreements with the Swiss Confederation in the following sectors: free movement of persons, air and road...
Brussels, 21 February 2002 In a letter to José Maria Aznar, President of the European Council, Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Wim Kok have called for determined action by the EU and its Member States...