UK scientists to freeze endangered species
Brussels, 28 Jul 2004 A team of UK scientists is developing the first ever DNA and tissue bank to safeguard the genetic identity of thousands of animals facing extinction due to humankind's actions....
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GM ingredients rare in European supermarkets, finds Greenpeace survey
Brussels, 28 Jul 2004 Following the coming into effect of the EU Directive on the labelling of genetically modified (GM) food, Greenpeace has found that only a limited number of such products are on...
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Proposed Directive establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the Community (INSPIRE) (link)
Brussels, 28 Jul 2004 Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing an infrastructure for spatial information in the Community (INSPIRE) Full Text EXPLANATORY...
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Hellas SAT to provide broadband via satellite
Paris, 28 Jul 2004 From Greece to the Balkans, the Middle East and south eastern Europe there is a real need for broadband access. This is why Hellas SAT has launched an initiative called HOST (...
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Drugs firms put up £4m to pay for animal experiments Britain's pharmaceutical giants delivered a defiant message to animal rights extremists yesterday by launching a £4 million research fund to pay...
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Activists challenge monkey lab approval Animal rights activists have challenged the government's approval for a primate research laboratory on greenbelt land even though Cambridge University has...
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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...