Flight 153: Ariane 5 on the launch pad
Paris, 08 July 2002 Exactly one month after the successful launch of an Ariane 4 with an Intelsat telecommunications satellite onboard, an Ariane 5 soared into space early Saturday morning (CET) from...
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After the World Cup... the dancing continues in space
Paris, 08 July 2002 The Brazilian World Cup celebrations may have started to die down, but in space the never-ending football match between the Sun and Earth continues. And watching this match...
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CORDIS Contacts service: a new who's who of European Research
Brussels, 08 July 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, is publishing a comprehensive set of contact details in a new searchable service dedicated to...
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A glimpse of space at Farnborough International Air Show
Paris, 08 July 2002 The bi-annual Farnborough International Air Show takes place at Farnborough aerodrome, south west of London, under the aegis of the Society of British Aerospace Companies. Trade...
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Progress Meeting of the "Improving Fisheries Monitoring through Integrating Passive and Active Satellite-based Technologies" (IMPAST) project
Brussels, 5 July 2002 The first progress meeting of the Improving fisheries monitoring through integrating passive and active satellite-based technologies (IMPAST) project, co-ordinated by the JRC...
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Commission to seek more developing country links at sustainable development summit
Brussels, 08 July 2002 The European Commission will use the World summit on sustainable development (WSSD) to explore ways of increasing the participation of developing country researchers in EU...
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New look and features for the CORDIS Press Service
Brussels, 08 July 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, is offering faster, more focused access for journalists. Available in English, French, German,...
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Update: 12:05
MP alleges unnecessary duplication of animal experiments Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has told the House of Commons that experiments on animals are being unnecessarily duplicated. Mr Baker, MP...
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Top-up fees back on the agenda Higher tuition fees and the end of universal “soft” loans for students should be introduced to inject more money into cash-strapped universities, the Commons education...
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Summary of reforms proposed for COST administration (link to draft statutes)
Brussels, 5 July 2002 Draft Statutes for a COST International Association. Proposal to prepare for changes for the COST scientific secretariat. Note from the Chairman. European Cooperation in the...
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Improving environmental monitoring: European Commission launches new research network
Brussels, 5 July 2002 Environmental impact assessment depends on solid measurement standards and monitoring tools. Science and technology can help explain what is ha p pening to European water, soil...
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Proposed Decision establishing the information format for notifications of GMO products that are to be placed on the market
Brussels, 05 July 2002 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council the summary information format relating to the...
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Proposed Decision establishing the information format for notifications of GMO products that are to be released into the environment for purposes other than placing them on the market
Brussels, 05 July 2002 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing, pursuant to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, the summary notification information format for...
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Proposed Decision establishing guidance notes with regard to the deliberate release into the environment of GMOs
Brussels, 05 July 2002 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing guidance notes supplementing Annex VII to Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deliberate...
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Space technology for McLaren at the British Grand Prix
Paris, 05 July 2002 At the British Grand Prix next weekend, the McLaren team will have a special boost from space technology: their mechanics' suits will feature a cooling system, specially developed...