Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Over 31 million jobs across Europe supported by EU exports to the world, EU report says - 01 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

In a new report released on 1 June by the European Commission, the increasing importance of EU exports for job opportunities in Europe and elsewhere is highlighted.

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Over 31 million jobs across Europe supported by EU exports to the world, EU report says - 01 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

In a new report released on 1 June by the European Commission, the increasing importance of EU exports for job opportunities in Europe and elsewhere is highlighted.

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MARLON Project Final Conference & Workshops - 16-17 July 2015, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

The MARLON Final Conference will finalise the FP7 MARLON Project (Monitoring of Animals for Feed-related Risks in the Long Term). It will be complemented with a Workshop for Policymakers and a Workshop for Specialists, at the same venue, on the following day. Participation is free of charge (deadline 10 July 2015). Partial reimbursement of travel/accommodation expenses is possible. Special offer for participants accommodation at Hotel Bloom. You can find further information here.

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AFLoNext Project Workshop - 10 September 2015, Delft, The Netherlands (via Research & Innovation)

The consortium of the AFLoNext project is pleased to invite you to the AFLoNext Workshop which will take place on 10 September 2015 in Delft, The Netherlands. AFLoNext is an EU-funded FP7 project with the objective of proving and maturing highly promising flow control technologies for novel aircraft configurations. You will find more information on our website www.aflonext.eu where you can also see our project video. The Workshop is being run in collaboration with CEAS 2015. Registration for the Workshop is open at http://ift.tt/1CGSsTO The attendance fee is only €125 before 1 July and €150 after 1 July - or free of charge if you register for CEAS 2015.

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Do macroalgae habitats help sustain fish populations in the Mediterranean? (via CORDIS)

Dr Hilmar Hinz from the LINKFISH project explains how his research will help scientists to better understand how specific characteristics of macroalgae habitats can help populations of juvenile fish to thrive.

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EVOLVDSO supports DSOs to adapt to new energy reality (via CORDIS)

The EVOLVDSO project will develop new tools for distribution system operators (DSOs) as their role evolves to adapt to a new energy reality.

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NANOREM: early results confirm the potential of nanoparticles for soil and water remediation (via CORDIS)

A team of EU scientists is investigating the use of nanoparticles to remediate polluted soils and water. The first phase, which consists of evaluating the toxicity of various candidates, is well underway and has already yielded encouraging results.

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SPREE presents research findings to support move towards ‘servicizing systems’ (via CORDIS)

At the SPREE project final conference earlier this month, the team presented its findings on how we can support the emergence of ‘servicizing systems’ to facilitate the transition from selling products to providing services.

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Press Centre - EU and China step up cooperation in research and innovation (via Research & Innovation)

Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, and WAN Gang, Chinese Minister for Science and Technology, agreed today to step up EU-China cooperation in the field of research and innovation at the 2nd EU-China Innovation Co-operation Dialogue, in the margins of the 17th EU-China Summit.

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Research Headlines - Saturn's moon Mimas could be hiding an underground ocean (via Research & Innovation)

Does Saturn's moon Mimas have an underground ocean? EU-funded researchers think this is a distinct possibility. The clues are in the way the moon wobbles, which scientists now understand better. This breakthrough and others made by the ESPaCE project are providing new insights into the origins of our solar system.

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New arrangement with Chinese Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth - 29 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

On 29 June, at the EU-China Summit, Vladimir Šucha, Director-General of the JRC and Professor Guo Huadong, Director-General of the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth (CAS-RADI) signed a new collaborative research arrangement.

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Monday, June 29, 2015

BESAFE explores effectiveness of biodiversity arguments to improve policy making (via CORDIS)

The BESAFE project recently presented its findings on the effectiveness of arguments for biodiversity protection at its final conference, held in cooperation with the BIOMOT project.

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BIOMOT explores what drives action for nature (via CORDIS)

At the recent joint final conference with the BESAFE project, the BIOMOT team discussed its exploration of what drives people to act for nature and how we can foster it.

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Deadline for Trees4Future Transnational Access Programme applications announced (via CORDIS)

The deadline for the Trees4Future Transnational Access programme, which offers external users free access to 28 state-of-the-art forest research structures and facilities across Europe, has been announced.

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Horizon 2020 project information now available on CORDIS (via CORDIS)

Over 4000 project factsheets from Horizon 2020 – the first wave of the EU's biggest ever research and innovation framework programme – can now be browsed and searched on CORDIS.

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New biocomposite-based materials reduce building’s embodied energy by 50 % (via CORDIS)

The BIOBUILD project has created new biocomposite structures that require less energy for their production when compared to commonly used alternatives. The new material boasts a 40-year lifespan and no extra cost for manufacturers.

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Site maintenance update (via TRIP)

The TRIP website is now unlocked and it is possible to submit new projects, news and events to the Portal. Site maintenance work is still underway but our engineers are able to undertake this phase of the work without affecting TRIP users. The website will be locked for one final period before the improvements are completed. We will provide a further update when this final body of work is scheduled.

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Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes huge rise in take up of ultra low emissions vehicles (via TRIP)

Major year on year increase in the number of ultra low emissions vehicles registered in the UK.

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UK AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR BOLSTERS SAFETY WITH LAUNCH OF RECALLS SEARCH TOOL (via TRIP)

Van drivers can now check to see if their vehicle is on a safety recall list thanks to a new consumer-facing web portal created by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Motor Codes on behalf of the UK automotive sector.

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BIOMOT explores what drives action for nature (via CORDIS)

At the recent joint final conference with the BESAFE project, the BIOMOT team discussed its exploration of what drives people to act for nature and how we can foster it.

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ENGINEERING SAFER ROADS: STAR RATING ROADS FOR IN-BUILT SAFETY (via TRIP)

Cash-strapped local authorities facing the challenge of reducing road deaths and serious injuries on their network now have access to a list of initiatives they can take to target risk points, along with the cost and value of the benefits each initiative brings. In a report out today from the Road Safety Foundation “Engineering Safer Roads: Star Rating Roads for in-built safety” the costs and benefits are listed, supported by two real examples: where the road has been improved and is now saving lives and money (A404); and where improvements are needed on the UK’s persistently highest risk road (A285).

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PRIME meeting in Warsaw 03-06-2015 (via TRIP)

Platform for Rail Infrastructure Managers in Europe (PRIME) sets agenda for 2015-16 work, welcomes new members, and re-elects Paul Plummer, Network Rail (UK) as industry co-chair.

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BESAFE explores effectiveness of biodiversity arguments to improve policy making (via CORDIS)

The BESAFE project recently presented its findings on the effectiveness of arguments for biodiversity protection at its final conference, held in cooperation with the BIOMOT project.

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Horizon 2020 project information now available on CORDIS (via CORDIS)

Over 4000 project factsheets from Horizon 2020 – the first wave of the EU's biggest ever research and innovation framework programme – can now be browsed and searched on CORDIS.

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New biocomposite-based materials reduce building’s embodied energy by 50 % (via CORDIS)

The BIOBUILD project has created new biocomposite structures that require less energy for their production when compared to commonly used alternatives. The new material boasts a 40-year lifespan and no extra cost for manufacturers.

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Deadline for Trees4Future Transnational Access Programme applications announced (via CORDIS)

The deadline for the Trees4Future Transnational Access programme, which offers external users free access to 28 state-of-the-art forest research structures and facilities across Europe, has been announced.

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Cyber-Physical European Roadmap & Strategy (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisRecent innovations in technological fields like embedded computing, communication, sensors and actuators, and informatics and control have enabled the implementation of complex systems that are able to control and coordinate physical and organizational processes on a local and a global scale via the use of information and communication technology. By their inherently socio-technical character, these systems – called cyberphysical systems – provide the potential for revolutionary changes, bringing disruptive change to existing economical value-chains and societal processes.

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Four key themes for rail innovation (via TRIP)

The Transport Systems Catapult has published the findings from four recent workshops aimed at creating a better experience for UK rail passengers.

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Press Centre - EU and China step up cooperation in research and innovation (via Research & Innovation)

Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, and WAN Gang, Chinese Minister for Science and Technology, agreed today to step up EU-China cooperation in the field of research and innovation at the 2nd EU-China Innovation Co-operation Dialogue, in the margins of the 17th EU-China Summit.

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Research Headlines - A roadmap for jumping ahead of degenerative disease (via Research & Innovation)

Across Europe, researchers are trying to reduce the impact of neurodegenerative diseases on sufferers and society alike. An EU-funded project has set out a roadmap to better coordinate this work - helping scientists target the right research areas and access the best resources.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

An insight into future ocean carbon uptake (via CORDIS)

Christoph Heinze, coordinator of CARBOCHANGE, details the project findings on the quantification of net ocean carbon uptake under different climate change scenarios.

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Stuart Ward steps down as F4E Governing Board Chair (via F4E)

Following the resignation of GB Chair, Stuart Ward, all GB members expressed their appreciation for his important contribution to F4E.

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CORDIS Express: R&D for the drones of the future (via CORDIS)

With the drone market set to boom over the next 10 years, this edition of CORDIS Express takes a look at EU-funded research endeavours furthering drone development and exploring future applications.

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STRANDS’ companion robot featured on Gadget Man TV series (via CORDIS)

Airing on the UK’s Channel 4 since November 2012, Gadget Man’s fourth season features TV presenter Richard Ayoade showcasing new technologies designed to make our lives easier. This week, the show featured a companion robot named Linda which was developed under the STRANDS project.

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Soft computing solutions help to predict survival of multiple trauma patients (via CORDIS)

The research work draws from the premise that systems for measuring severity are necessary to compare results following the care given to severe trauma patients in very different populations. In this respect, certain indices for measuring severity are very useful in predicting the possibility of survival yet they are difficult to obtain in daily A&E practice.

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Horizon 2020 Health Partnering Event - 17 September 2015, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Rue du Fossé-aux-Loups (Wolvengracht) 47, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (via Research & Innovation)

Health-NCP-Net 2.0 and Fit for Health 2.0 are jointly organising a partnering event which offers health researchers and companies the opportunity to discuss new project ideas and to find potential partners for their Horizon 2020 funding application. The event will be focused on the upcoming Call for proposals in „Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing“, to be launched by the end of September. What's in it for you?• Learn what makes a good project consortium• Present your project idea (optional 5-minute presentations)• Attend bilateral meetings to find the best project partners• Get advice from European Commission representatives and other experts More details and registration will be available by mid-July

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International day against drug abuse: fast lane to identify new designer drugs - 25 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

JRC scientists support the EU's fight against illicit drugs with their work on speedy recognition of new psychoactive substances.

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Research Headlines - Extracting healthy ingredients for food and cosmetics from rice starch (via Research & Innovation)

EU-funded researchers are extracting small pieces of protein from rice starch by-products for 'superfoods' and new cosmetics. These 'magic' molecules could add a healthy twist to baby food, sports protein supplements and products for sufferers of coeliac disease. An engineered human skin eliminating any need for animal testing could also be on the market within two years.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Stuart Ward steps down as F4E Governing Board Chair (via F4E)

Following the resignation of GB Chair, Stuart Ward, all GB members expressed their appreciation for his important contribution to F4E.

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No invasion of dangerous jellyfish in the Mediterranean this summer - 25 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

Swimming in the Mediterranean this summer will be safe, according to a scientific article co-authored by the JRC about the potential invasion of the dangerous Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish.

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Success Stories - A safer, cheaper, greener Li-ion for electric cars (via Research & Innovation)

An EU-funded project has developed innovative components, chemical technologies and manufacturing processes for cheaper, more-dependable and greener Lithium-ion batteries. These breakthroughs promise to boost competitiveness among European battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.

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Trending science: New ‘Arctic-proof’ drone to track the effects of climate change (via CORDIS)

A team in Canada’s Laval University has developed a drone that can withstand the extreme temperatures of the Arctic Ocean to uncover data that may help us track the effect of climate change.

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Moana – The Rising of the Sea - 25 June 2015, Viage Theatre, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

For anyone who lives on an island, surrounded by the deep, beautiful yet dangerous sea, it is a cruel thought that one day the island will be swallowed by the ocean. For the inhabitants of the tropical Pacific islands, this is about to happen. Global climate change makes the sea rise and the land disappear. How does it feel when the sea forces you to abandon all that you hold dear? What does the threat from climate change mean to the island societies and the families who live on the islands of Oceania? Written, directed, and perfomed by Pacific Islanders, Moana – The Rising of the Sea is an intense declaration of love to the natures and cultures of the Pacific, and a call for the world to think and act in these challenging times for Oceania. Through dance, song, music and film, 29 dancers and singers of the Oceania Dance Theatre and the Pasifika Voices choir (resident ensembles at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji) share emotions and experiences not so easily captured by the written and spoken words of reports and official meetings. The performance at the Viage Theatre on 25 June is the final show in a month-long European Tour that includes Bergen, St Andrews, Copenhagen, and the European Parliament in Brussels, with the presence of His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi, Head of State of Samoa . A production by ECOPAS and the University of the South Pacific’s Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies Funded by the European Union (ECOPAS Grant No 32098, FP7) Performed by Oceania Dance Theatre & Pasifika Voices The European Tour of Moana: The Rising of the Sea in 2015 is a collaborative effort by ECOPAS, the University of Bergen, the University of the South Pacific, the Bergen International Festival, the European Parliament, ESfO, and other sponsors in Europe.

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PATHONGEN-TRACE researchers report breakthrough in tuberculosis research (via CORDIS)

Scientists from the PATHONGEN-TRACE project in Germany and France together with colleagues from the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre and the South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases developed a new genetic method, paving the way for a more effective treatment of tuberculosis (TB). The new method enables researchers not only to predict which antibiotics result in resistance but, it allows for a precise selection of compounds which are most effective in the treatment of TB.

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Research Headlines - Finding the link between language and perception (via Research & Innovation)

Language is at the heart of everyday communication. But we don't all understand language in the same way, with prior information, age and cognitive ability playing a key role. An EU-funded network is studying how people in different ability and age groups perceive language. Its projects are developing tools and training software that could help people with disorders like autism communicate better.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

3D-TUNE-IN: facilitating Hearing Aid usage by means of gamification (via CORDIS)

On May 11, the Horizon 2020 project 3D-TUNE-IN (3D-games for TUNing and lEarnINg about hearing aids) kicked-off at the premises of Imperial College London. Funded under Horizon 2020’s ICT programme, 3D-TUNE-IN is coordinated by the recently established Dyson School of Design Engineering of Imperial College and involves nine university and industry partners from Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom.

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Read the latest TRIP newsletter (via TRIP)

June's edition of the monthly TRIP newsletter is available here:http://bit.ly/1BMjGhd

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Sensors and drones: hi-tech sentinels for crops (via CORDIS)

The precision agriculture sector is expected to grow at a high rate over the coming years. This new way of farming is already a reality in northwest Italy, where technologies are being used to keep plants in a good state of health but also to avert the loss of quality yield.

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Site maintenance update (via TRIP)

The TRIP website is now unlocked and it is possible to submit new projects, news and events to the Portal. Site maintenance work is still underway but our engineers are able to undertake this phase of the work without affecting TRIP users. The website will be locked for one final period before the improvements are completed. We will provide a further update when this final body of work is scheduled.

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Save the date! - Info Day, Horizon 2020 - 'Health, demographic change and wellbeing' - 18 September 2015, Charlemagne building, Boulevard Charlemagne, 1000 Brussels, Belgium (via Research & Innovation)

Horizon 2020 (2014-2020), the EU funding programme for research and innovation, puts emphasis on tackling societal challenges, including Societal Challenge 1 (SC1) related to Health Demographic Change and Wellbeing. Having at its core the principle of better health for all, SC1 focuses on personalised health and care. It has an overall budget of €7.4 billion for the programme duration. This Info Day will precede the adoption of the Work Programme 2016-2017 (SC1) and will: • give you essential information on how to develop a good project proposal and take you through the application process, step by step • help you find project partners (a brokerage event will be included) • help you get answers to your questions (which you will be able to send in advance via the registration form) • help you exchange practices with the participants who have already received funding under SC1 H2020 projects • help you find new business opportunities Programme A detailed programme will follow soon Registration Online registration for the event will open in mid–July (time and date to be announced soon). You cannot attend the Info Day? Contact your Horizon 2020 'Health' National Contact Point to learn about national info days and other information sources in your country

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Scientists lift the veil on sub-seabed carbon storage impact on local ecosystems (via CORDIS)

Klaus Wallmann, coordinator of the ECO2, discusses the project's findings on the impact of sub-seabed CO2 storage on marine ecosystems.

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Success Stories - Conflicted consumers: anxiety and food decisions (via Research & Innovation)

Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes from. But what causes this? And does it affect behaviour? An EU-funded project studied consumer choices about shopping, cooking and eating - offering a more accurate picture of what shapes their decisions. The results could lead to better-informed policies on health, sustainability and business.

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Research Headlines - Putting health risk on a map (via Research & Innovation)

Asthmatics already know that certain weather conditions can leave them short of breath. If sufferers of this and other diseases had access to an alert system warning of environmental conditions that could put them at risk, lives might be saved. The EO2HEAVEN project has done the groundwork for such a system. It is already in use to some extent in Germany, South Africa and Uganda.

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Success Stories - Smart labels make food safety stick (via Research & Innovation)

Have you ever stared at packaged meat from your fridge or freezer and wondered if it's still good to eat? Thrown out food because you just weren't sure? Smart labels could help to set your mind at rest. An EU-funded project has developed innovative stickers to do just that.

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Research Headlines - Less does more with smart irrigation (via Research & Innovation)

Farming consumes around 70% of the world's fresh water. Limiting irrigation to the actual water crops need - and no more - makes farming more sustainable and improves yields. An EU-funded project is developing a user-friendly precision irrigation decision support system for more accessible technology that saves water. A first interface will be available next year.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

JRC expands its cooperation with EARTO - 23 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

On 23 June, Maria Khorsand, President of the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO), and Vladimír Šucha, Director-General of the JRC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels.

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Scientific cooperation with Latvia strengthened - 23 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

During the Latvian Presidency, on 23 June, Mārīte Seile, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia and Vladimír Šucha, Director-General of the JRC, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Brussels.

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Second Copernicus satellite: better data for JRC research - 23 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

On 23 June, Sentinel-2A was launched from Kourou, French Guiana.  It is the second satellite in the joint European Union and European Space Agency Copernicus programme, following the launch of Sentinel in April 2014.

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Citizen-focused platforms for closer collaboration and decision-making (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers with the D-CENT project are analysing new online tools and platforms to facilitate direct democracy and citizen-centred economic empowerment.

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Deep-sea exploration will soon be an option for most archaeologists (via CORDIS)

Benedetto Allotta, coordinator of the ARROWS project, discusses how the team has created underwater exploration vehicles tailored to the needs and expectations of deep-sea archaeologists.

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Driverless U-Bahn trains proposed for Vienna (via TRIP)

Viennese transport operator Wiener Linien has revealed plans to introduce driverless U-Bahn trains on Line U5.

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Europe must boost safety for cyclists and walkers (via TRIP)

• 138,400 pedestrians and cyclists killed in road traffic over twelve years • EU set to review motor vehicle safety rules: campaigners call for new safety technologies to be fitted as standard – pedestrian protection tests for new cars should be upgraded and extended to protection for cyclists • EU member states should implement 30 km/h zones in residential areas

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First fast charging points operational in France thanks to EU support (via TRIP)

Two charging points have been put into service today as part of the Corri-Door project, an action benefitting from almost €5 million funding under the EUTEN-T Programme. The aim of the Corri-Door project is to enable an interoperable fast charging network and foster rapid electric vehicle deployment in France and in Europe.

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Half a billion euro EU funding for transport research projects (via TRIP)

75 research and innovation projects under the Transport Challenge of Horizon 2020 will receive €484 million EU funding to turn European air, rail, road and waterborne transport into a greener, safer, more competitive and integrated system.

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SYMPHONY - EU project to detect milk contamination (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisContaminants in milk and dairy products can pose serious problems to health. The European Commission funded SYMPHONY, a research and innovation project, to find a rapid, cheap and effective solution to detect toxins in milk. SYMPHONY aims to bring an improvement of food quality with positive impact on human health.

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Success Stories - Smart labels make food safety stick (via Research & Innovation)

Have you ever stared at packaged meat from your fridge or freezer and wondered if it's still good to eat? Thrown out food because you just weren't sure? Smart labels could help to set your mind at rest. An EU-funded project has developed innovative stickers to do just that.

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Release of the fifth issue of the MED-DIALOGUE project e-Newsletter (via CORDIS)

The MED-DIALOGUE project is very pleased to announce the release of its e-Newsletter Issue #5. Issue #5 focuses on presenting the MED-DIALOGUE achievements and results during the fifth quarter of the project.

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Research Headlines - Putting health risk on a map (via Research & Innovation)

Asthmatics already know that certain weather conditions can leave them short of breath. If sufferers of this and other diseases had access to an alert system warning of environmental conditions that could put them at risk, lives might be saved. The EO2HEAVEN project has done the groundwork for such a system. It is already in use to some extent in Germany, South Africa and Uganda.

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Monday, June 22, 2015

Over 31 million jobs across Europe supported by EU exports to the world, EU report says - 01 Jun 2015 (via JRC)

In a new report released on 1 June by the European Commission, the increasing importance of EU exports for job opportunities in Europe and elsewhere is highlighted.

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Site maintenance update (via TRIP)

The TRIP website is now unlocked and it is possible to submit new projects, news and events to the Portal. Site maintenance work is still underway but our engineers are able to undertake this phase of the work without affecting TRIP users. The website will be locked for one final period before the improvements are completed. We will provide a further update when this final body of work is scheduled.

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