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GM genes found in human gut British scientific researchers have demonstrated for the first time that genetically modified DNA material from crops is finding its way into human gut bacteria, raising...
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Update: 14:10
UUK welcomes consultation on NHS education funds Universities UK has welcomed the Department of Health consultation on the funding of National Health Service education and training. Martin Harris,...
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New Media Support Centre supporting new cross-discipline satellite technology
Paris, 15 July 2002 New Media Support Centre: Fertile ground for innovative minds The New Media Support Centre (NMSC), an ESA initiative, offers a basis for innovation and cross fertilisation of...
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Venus Express comes into Cosmic Vision
Paris, 15 July 2002 On 11 July 2002, Europe took a step closer to Venus. The ESA Science Programme Committee agreed unanimously to start work on Venus Express. Venus Express will reuse the Mars...
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Negotiations with Mexico for a scientific and technological cooperation agreement (Report of the 12 July Ecofin Council - Item approved without debate)
Brussels, 15 July 2002 The Council adopted a Decision authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, an agreement for scientific and technological cooperation with Mexico. The...
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Amended draft decision concerning the rules for participation in the 6th Framework Programme 2002-2006 and the dissemination of research results
Brussels, 15 July 2002 Amended proposal for a DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and...
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Commission and ESA launch a consultation platform for satellite-based Global Monitoring of Environment and Security
Brussels, 15 th July 2002 Today in Brussels EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin and the Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA), Mr. Antonio Rodotà , officially opened a large...
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COST projects - paper quality, fruit and vegetables, viticulture, apicomplexian biology, space weather, prestressed concrete, artificial joints, in-vehicle information, Watmove, radiation damage to bi
Brussels, 15 July 2002 Draft Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of a European Concerted Research Action designated as COST Action E32 "Characterisation of paper surfaces for improved...
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Latest research news
Cash for scientific research will double The science budget will increase by 10 per cent a year over the next three years. About £100 million is earmarked to pay higher research grants to...
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Today's news
Brain drain plugged by 44 per cent pay rises Young scientists working in British universities were awarded pay rises of up to 44 per cent yesterday as chancellor Gordon Brown moved to halt the brain...
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Update: 11:55
Good news on science. No news on teaching PhD stipends will almost double to around £13,000 and the salaries of postdoctoral students will rise by an average £4,000 by 2006 in the healthiest science...
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Commissioner Franz Fischler visits the Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements (IRMM)
Brussels, 12 July 2002 "The work carried out at Geel is important and makes an invaluable contribution to the smooth working of the CAP." said Franz Fischler, Commissioner for Agriculture, Fisheries...
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Nanotechnology report highlights funding fears under FP6
Brussels, 12 July 2002 Nanotechnology research in Europe could be threatened by a shift towards prioritising large-scale research projects for funding, says a working paper issued by the European...
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IPR Helpdesk kicks off with Brussels launch event
Brussels, 12 July 2002 Nearly 200 key players in European research came together at the launch event of the Intellectual Property Rights Helpdesk (IPR Helpdesk) in Brussels on 4 July. The event was...
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Energy efficiency award open to submissions
Brussels, 12 July 2002 The Energy globe awards 2003, which recognise achievements in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources, are welcoming submissions prior to the 9 October deadline. Dubbed...