Report - Conference 'Innovative Financing Opportunities for Active & Healthy Ageing' (Brussels, 3 June 2015) (via Active and Healthy Ageing)

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CEN and CENELEC StandarDays - 22-23 September 2015, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

Your chance to discover European Standards - participate in a 2-day training given by European experts and understand the role and advantages of European Standards. Learn about the process of making European Standards; hear how businesses can benefit from using standards; discover current and upcoming trends in standardization; explore the international context of European Standards; find out what the link is between legislation and standardization. Meet standardization experts from CEN and CENELEC and get answers to your questions about European Standards. Network with other participants interested in standardization.

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First Watch List for emerging water pollutants - 31 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

A JRC report short-lists seven aquatic pollutants to complete a first Watch List which will provide high-quality information on the concentrations of emerging or little-known pollutants across the EU.

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Making more of Bioeconomy R&D Results - 6 October 2015, Brussels, Belgium (via Research & Innovation)

Be part of this conference and learn how to make more of your bioeconomy R&D results. The conference is divided per topic, so you can choose the day that is most relevant for you, or attend both days, depending on your preference. • Tuesday 6th October: Agriculture • Wednesday 7th October: Food and Biotechnology By joining this conference you will have the opportunity to practice pitching your results to the market, to debate methodologies for policy improvement, to discuss how to further develop your concepts, and to network with other stakeholders in your field, to explore new opportunities for future collaboration.

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Art meets research in Avignon (via COST)

In context of the Avignon international theatre festival, the French Research Agency (ANR) organised this year for the second time a conference “Recontres, recherche et creation” dedicated to the study and analysis of creative, communication and perception processes in real and fictional settings.

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CORDIS Express: Research for improved nutrition (via CORDIS)

This week’s edition of CORDIS Express takes a look at some of the EU-funded research efforts aiming to improve health and nutrition.

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‘The time has come for responsible research and innovation (RRI) in ICT’ (via CORDIS)

Speaking at the recent CAPS2015 conference, Anthony Dupont from RRI-ICT FORUM described how the project is working to analyse, support and promote responsible research and innovation.

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Success Stories - Sowing the seeds for food security and plant conservation (via Research & Innovation)

Climate change is affecting plant life worldwide, with potentially disastrous effects for both wild and agricultural species. EU-funded researchers are studying the impact of higher temperatures and drought on seed quality in order to develop techniques for conserving wild plants, and for ensuring sustainable crop yields.

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The EU at Expo Milano 2015 - DEDIPAC: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour, surveillance and assessment presentations (via Research & Innovation)

The workshop looked at the state of surveillance in this field, the views of the World health Organisation and the industry, and the international children accelerometer database.

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ADSoftware celebrates successful exhibition at Paris Air Show (via TRIP)

Following the successful launch of their new mobile applications at the recently held Paris Air Show, ADSoftware is delighted to announce the signing of Skyward Express Limited (Kenya) and Asia Atlantic Airways (Thailand) for their AirPack maintenance software.

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Netherlands receives EU boost to electric vehicle upgrade plans (via TRIP)

Dutch government allocated EU funding to support electric vehicle infrastructure in bid to reduce emissions and improve air quality

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Toyota fuel cell bus tested in Tokyo (via TRIP)

Toyota and Hino Motors have begun testing a jointly-developed fuel cell bus in Tokyo, Japan. The brief test, which is taking place on public roads in the central and waterfront areas of the city, is designed to will help Toyota evaluate and improve the technology ahead of a possible market launch.

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Research Headlines - Engineering safer cities (via Research & Innovation)

How can we guarantee the integrity of existing buildings while continuing to develop urban spaces? Professor Debra Laefer's ERC-funded project tackles fundamental problems at the interface between new engineering undertakings and building conservation. The research team will draw on a largely unmined data source to create a system to predict the degree of damage likely to be sustained by buildings as a result of tunnelling.

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Success Stories - Advancing universal health coverage in Asia (via Research & Innovation)

Access to healthcare is a basic human need, but efforts to provide affordable public care in many developing nations have had mixed results. EU-funded researchers sought to find out why through a landmark evaluation of healthcare systems in six Asian countries. The conclusions highlight the influence of insurance schemes' affordability, understanding what motivates people to take out insurance policies, and how public money is spent.

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CAPS: Harnessing the power of ICT for social change (via CORDIS)

Marta Arniani from Sigma Orionis, coordinator of the CAPS2020 project, discusses to the concept of Collective Awareness Platforms for Sustainability and Social Innovation (CAPS) and the recent CAPS conference in Brussels.

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H2020 researchers announce another 5G breakthrough (via CORDIS)

The POINT project successfully demonstrated the first IP-over-ICN-over-SDN implementation – a new architecture that promises a more content-centric approach for the future Internet.

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Key Assessment of the new Common Fisheries Project available (via CORDIS)

A publication outlining the main highlights and outcomes of the EU-funded SOCIOEC (Socio-Economic Effects of Management Measures of the future CFP) project is available to download via the project’s website: www.socioec.eu. SOCIOEC conducted a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging management measures relating to the European Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

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The EU at Expo Milano 2015 - "Tackling obesity via EU-funded R&D" presentations (via Research & Innovation)

The workshop gave an overview of the obesity research that the EU is currently funding. The Presentations from the Conference are now published.

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Trending science: Vitamin B3 may have been delivered from space (via CORDIS)

Vitamin B3 may have been made on icy dust grains in space, and couriered to us here on Earth by meteorites and comets.

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ICT 2015 Exhibition - online catalogue of exhibitors (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisThe online catalogue featuring the exhibitors present at ICT 2015 is now published.

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The Longest Autonomous Flight (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisAtlantikSolar broke the World record for the longest autonomous flight by a small Unmanned Aerial Vehichle (UAV) ever in July. The sturdy solar powered light aircraft was airborne for 81 hours non-stop facing gusts of wind of 60 km/hour (nearly 40 mph).

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5th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 5) - 7-9 September 2015, Basel, Switzerland (via Research & Innovation)

The World Sustainability Forum (WSF) is a platform for researchers to present and engage with research-relevant stakeholders on issues relating to sustainability.

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July newsletter is now online (via COST)

Stay up-to-date with the COST latest news and opportunities!

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Research Headlines - Taking pesticide contamination off the menu (via Research & Innovation)

Europe's smaller agri-businesses will soon be able to tell whether their products are within the EU's strict limits for pesticide residues without having to send samples to the laboratory. This is because an EU-funded project has developed a rapid, easy-to-use portable biosensor that offers testing up to 10 times cheaper than conventional means.

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FP7 SUNRISE project announces second competitive Open Call for additional project beneficiaries (via CORDIS)

The SUNRISE FP7 project (Ref. No. 611449; website: http://fp7-sunrise.eu/) requires the participation of additional beneficiaries to carry out certain project tasks. The present Open Call closes on 7 August and makes available up to EUR 900 000, to be distributed among four to six new beneficiaries.

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How unravelling the mystery of food allergies could benefit millions (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers now have a better understanding of why some babies develop atopic eczema early in life.

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Large scale pilots test a new system to support mobility impaired people (via CORDIS)

The SIMON consortium has announced the beginning of the large scale pilots that will take place in the cities of Madrid, Lisbon and Parma to demonstrate the solutions proposed by the project. SIMON is a demonstration oriented project that aims at promoting the independent living and societal participation of mobility impaired people in the context of public parking areas and multiple transport modes, through the adoption of specific navigation information and access-rights management solutions.

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International Cooperation - Newsletter - July 2015 issue (via Research & Innovation)

The 'International Research Newsletter' is published monthly and contains news and updates on the EC's International Research related activities. This month Cape Verde, Latin America, Korea, Morocco and much more...

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Large scale pilots test a new system to support mobility impaired people (via CORDIS)

The SIMON consortium has announced the beginning of the large scale pilots that will take place in the cities of Madrid, Lisbon and Parma to demonstrate the solutions proposed by the project. SIMON is a demonstration oriented project that aims at promoting the independent living and societal participation of mobility impaired people in the context of public parking areas and multiple transport modes, through the adoption of specific navigation information and access-rights management solutions.

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FP7 SUNRISE project announces second competitive Open Call for additional project beneficiaries (via CORDIS)

The SUNRISE FP7 project (Ref. No. 611449; website: http://fp7-sunrise.eu/) requires the participation of additional beneficiaries to carry out certain project tasks. The present Open Call closes on 7 August and makes available up to EUR 900 000, to be distributed among four to six new beneficiaries.

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How unravelling the mystery of food allergies could benefit millions (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers now have a better understanding of why some babies develop atopic eczema early in life.

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Success Stories - Investing in Europe's bright future in fusion (via Research & Innovation)

The EU-funded FUSENET project created new learning opportunities for Europe's future fusion scientists by developing educational materials, organising internships and bringing academia and industry closer together. While the project may be officially over, the concept has been kept very much alive through the ever-expanding FUSENET Association.

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Satellite imagery analysis quantifies heavy vegetation losses in Brazilian drylands - 29 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

Over two decades, agricultural expansion and neglect have reduced natural vegetation cover in the Brazilian eco-regions Cerrado and Caatinga to 47% and 63% of the original area respectively, according to a study led by the JRC.

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Research Headlines - Personalising breast cancer screening (via Research & Innovation)

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death for women, despite screening programmes cutting mortality rates. EU-funded researchers have developed new tools for personalised screening programmes to improve detection and prognosis - several of which are ready for use.

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WIRE 2015 - the ideal setting for the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness policy (via COST)

The 2015 Week of Innovative Regions in Europe was the ideal setting for COST, as President Dr Rodríguez-Peña presented the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness policy contributing to spreading Excellence and Widening Participation in Horizon 2020.

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COST at EuroNanoForum 2015 (via COST)

Five of our COST Actions on new materials and nanotechnologies presented their work at a workshop on funding instruments.

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EU-China FIRE announces exciting final outcomes supporting EU-China cooperation on FIRE and IPv6 (via CORDIS)

The EU-China FIRE FP7 funded project, ending on July 31, 2015 is proud to announce major final outcomes. Over the course of the past two years, the EU-China FIRE project has successfully contributed to strengthening EU-China collaboration on Future Internet Research and Experimentation (FIRE) and IPv6, providing academics and industrials from both regions with the opportunity to explore mutual cooperation opportunities and to join research efforts in the field.

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European farmers and policymakers in joint support of agricultural innovation (via CORDIS)

Recommendations from the recently finished PRO AKIS project highlight ways in which farmers, advisory services and policy makers can work together to support innovation in European agriculture.

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Fast, accurate and cost-effective diagnoses to tackle respiratory infections (via CORDIS)

Guidelines on treating patients with both HIV and tuberculosis (TB) should be updated, according to a new study part-funded by the EU RID-RTI project.

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First accelerator of nanobiomedicine projects launches (via CORDIS)

The EU-funded consortium ENATRANS (Enabling Nanomedicine TRANSlation) launches the first Translation Advisory Board (TAB), a new instrument to provide free of charge advice and support to ambitious international nanobiomedicine projects.

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Inclusiveness Target Country Roadshow: COST goes local (via COST)

How does COST help grow ideas through networks? Why should researchers, engineers and scholars start their own innovative S&T network? COST has been going local to encourage scientists, engineers and scholars to set up COST Actions and take part in running ones.

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Info day in Skopje (via COST)

The University of Skopje (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) hosted a series of presentations on how to submit successful COST Action proposals, join running Actions or participate in COST Action activities.

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P2PVALUE project drives peer production forward (via CORDIS)

The P2PVALUE project, which is exploring ways to evaluate and stimulate peer to peer production, has developed an open source digital platform and a directory of information on peer production communities.

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Taking charge of air quality control in Europe’s smart, green cities (via COST)

A COST funded network of European spin-offs, SMEs, agencies, research centres and universities is working on developing cheaper and energy efficient sensors for air quality control in Europe’s future smart cities.

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Digimet: technology for treating steel plant dust (via CORDIS)

EAF steel dust is in terms of volume the greatest hazardous solid waste produced by the steel industry. Managing it entails very high costs for steel plants as it is classified as hazardous waste and cannot be deposited in landfills unless it has been treated in advance by authorised waste management companies. DIGIMET allows this dust to be treated in the plant itself and separately from the production process, thus maximising the retrieval of recoverable materials without producing waste.

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Discovering untapped value in Europe’s forests (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers with the STARTREE project recently showed a global gathering of ecologists how sustainably exploiting non-wood products can boost rural communities.

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Forest certification: innovating to ensure a sustainable valorisation of Mediterranean forest products (via CORDIS)

Desertification is one of the major environmental problems faced by the Maghreb. The sustainable use of forests in these countries would help mitigate and adapt to this global change. This is why forestry experts gathered in Barcelona to discuss opportunities and challenges brought by innovative solutions such as forest certification in the Mediterranean region.

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Italy, Vajont 'tsunami' and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past (via CORDIS)

More and more frequent extreme weather events lead to new projects on risk management and spatial planning. Past experiences represent an added value and suggest the importance of greater involvement of local communities.

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Fast, accurate and cost-effective diagnoses to tackle respiratory infections (via CORDIS)

Guidelines on treating patients with both HIV and tuberculosis (TB) should be updated, according to a new study part-funded by the EU RID-RTI project.

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EU-China FIRE announces exciting final outcomes supporting EU-China cooperation on FIRE and IPv6 (via CORDIS)

The EU-China FIRE FP7 funded project, ending on July 31, 2015 is proud to announce major final outcomes. Over the course of the past two years, the EU-China FIRE project has successfully contributed to strengthening EU-China collaboration on Future Internet Research and Experimentation (FIRE) and IPv6, providing academics and industrials from both regions with the opportunity to explore mutual cooperation opportunities and to join research efforts in the field.

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European farmers and policymakers in joint support of agricultural innovation (via CORDIS)

Recommendations from the recently finished PRO AKIS project highlight ways in which farmers, advisory services and policy makers can work together to support innovation in European agriculture.

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First accelerator of nanobiomedicine projects launches (via CORDIS)

The EU-funded consortium ENATRANS (Enabling Nanomedicine TRANSlation) launches the first Translation Advisory Board (TAB), a new instrument to provide free of charge advice and support to ambitious international nanobiomedicine projects.

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P2PVALUE project drives peer production forward (via CORDIS)

The P2PVALUE project, which is exploring ways to evaluate and stimulate peer to peer production, has developed an open source digital platform and a directory of information on peer production communities.

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Digimet: technology for treating steel plant dust (via CORDIS)

EAF steel dust is in terms of volume the greatest hazardous solid waste produced by the steel industry. Managing it entails very high costs for steel plants as it is classified as hazardous waste and cannot be deposited in landfills unless it has been treated in advance by authorised waste management companies. DIGIMET allows this dust to be treated in the plant itself and separately from the production process, thus maximising the retrieval of recoverable materials without producing waste.

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Discovering untapped value in Europe’s forests (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers with the STARTREE project recently showed a global gathering of ecologists how sustainably exploiting non-wood products can boost rural communities.

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Forest certification: innovating to ensure a sustainable valorisation of Mediterranean forest products (via CORDIS)

Desertification is one of the major environmental problems faced by the Maghreb. The sustainable use of forests in these countries would help mitigate and adapt to this global change. This is why forestry experts gathered in Barcelona to discuss opportunities and challenges brought by innovative solutions such as forest certification in the Mediterranean region.

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Italy, Vajont 'tsunami' and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past (via CORDIS)

More and more frequent extreme weather events lead to new projects on risk management and spatial planning. Past experiences represent an added value and suggest the importance of greater involvement of local communities.

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EU-China FIRE announces exciting final outcomes supporting EU-China cooperation on FIRE and IPv6 (via CORDIS)

The EU-China FIRE FP7 funded project, ending on July 31, 2015 is proud to announce major final outcomes. Over the course of the past two years, the EU-China FIRE project has successfully contributed to strengthening EU-China collaboration on Future Internet Research and Experimentation (FIRE) and IPv6, providing academics and industrials from both regions with the opportunity to explore mutual cooperation opportunities and to join research efforts in the field.

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European farmers and policymakers in joint support of agricultural innovation (via CORDIS)

Recommendations from the recently finished PRO AKIS project highlight ways in which farmers, advisory services and policy makers can work together to support innovation in European agriculture.

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First accelerator of nanobiomedicine projects launches (via CORDIS)

The EU-funded consortium ENATRANS (Enabling Nanomedicine TRANSlation) launches the first Translation Advisory Board (TAB), a new instrument to provide free of charge advice and support to ambitious international nanobiomedicine projects.

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P2PVALUE project drives peer production forward (via CORDIS)

The P2PVALUE project, which is exploring ways to evaluate and stimulate peer to peer production, has developed an open source digital platform and a directory of information on peer production communities.

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Digimet: technology for treating steel plant dust (via CORDIS)

EAF steel dust is in terms of volume the greatest hazardous solid waste produced by the steel industry. Managing it entails very high costs for steel plants as it is classified as hazardous waste and cannot be deposited in landfills unless it has been treated in advance by authorised waste management companies. DIGIMET allows this dust to be treated in the plant itself and separately from the production process, thus maximising the retrieval of recoverable materials without producing waste.

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Discovering untapped value in Europe’s forests (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers with the STARTREE project recently showed a global gathering of ecologists how sustainably exploiting non-wood products can boost rural communities.

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Forest certification: innovating to ensure a sustainable valorisation of Mediterranean forest products (via CORDIS)

Desertification is one of the major environmental problems faced by the Maghreb. The sustainable use of forests in these countries would help mitigate and adapt to this global change. This is why forestry experts gathered in Barcelona to discuss opportunities and challenges brought by innovative solutions such as forest certification in the Mediterranean region.

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Italy, Vajont 'tsunami' and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past (via CORDIS)

More and more frequent extreme weather events lead to new projects on risk management and spatial planning. Past experiences represent an added value and suggest the importance of greater involvement of local communities.

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F4E signs the final Procurement Arrangement in Remote Handling (via F4E)

Cask and Plug maintenance system enters its final procurement phase.

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Research Headlines - Lymphocytes versus hepatitis B virus: caught in action (via Research & Innovation)

For the first time ever, two ERC grantees, Prof. Luca G. Guidotti and Dr Matteo Iannacone, have observed in vivo how specific white blood cells, so-called cytotoxic T lymphocytes, identify, target and attack liver cells that are infected with the hepatitis B virus. To witness these immune cells in action in real time, the two scientists developed advanced, dynamic imaging techniques. An estimated 240 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B worldwide.

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Success Stories - Silent e-cars speak up (via Research & Innovation)

Electric vehicles are quiet - too quiet, possibly. Pedestrians and other vulnerable road users don't always hear them coming. An EU-funded project has developed a solution. This innovative accident prevention system detects persons at risk and warns them by emitting a sound directed at them and them alone.

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Digimet: technology for treating steel plant dust (via CORDIS)

EAF steel dust is in terms of volume the greatest hazardous solid waste produced by the steel industry. Managing it entails very high costs for steel plants as it is classified as hazardous waste and cannot be deposited in landfills unless it has been treated in advance by authorised waste management companies. DIGIMET allows this dust to be treated in the plant itself and separately from the production process, thus maximising the retrieval of recoverable materials without producing waste.

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EU stand at the Irish National Ploughing Championships - 22-24 September 2015, Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland (via Research & Innovation)

This year the EU stand at the National Ploughing Championships will showcase new innovative technologies in agriculture with two EU funded research projects. The projecst ar: • SMARTAGRIFOOD2 - developing a new generation of smart agriculture Apps which focus on solving real problems that could revolutionise the farm! • TRADEIT showcasing emerging technologies relevant to SME food producers with information on geographical protection/designation. The European Commission's in-house science service - the Joint Research Centre will be on hand to explain the science behind EU policy and show you how science is everywhere, and how your actions today can shape our future world, and much more.

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Italy, Vajont 'tsunami' and Malborghetto-Valbruna floods: such different lessons from the past (via CORDIS)

More and more frequent extreme weather events lead to new projects on risk management and spatial planning. Past experiences represent an added value and suggest the importance of greater involvement of local communities.

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Discovering untapped value in Europe’s forests (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers with the STARTREE project recently showed a global gathering of ecologists how sustainably exploiting non-wood products can boost rural communities.

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Forest certification: innovating to ensure a sustainable valorisation of Mediterranean forest products (via CORDIS)

Desertification is one of the major environmental problems faced by the Maghreb. The sustainable use of forests in these countries would help mitigate and adapt to this global change. This is why forestry experts gathered in Barcelona to discuss opportunities and challenges brought by innovative solutions such as forest certification in the Mediterranean region.

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Research Headlines - Paints for places where a spark spells trouble (via Research & Innovation)

With the help of EU research funding, three small businesses have been able to take a concept for more efficient, cheaper types of paints for hazardous, explosive work areas, develop innovative products, and successfully bring them to market. The new paints also eliminate the need for the metal particles and solvents normally used in such products - removing a potential health hazard.

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CORDIS Express: Tackling the flu (via CORDIS)

This week’s edition of CORDIS Express takes a look at some EU-funded projects exploring ways of preventing and treating flu outbreaks.

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EU-funded project seeks to build bridges across the Atlantic (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers have just published a new transatlantic agenda designed to strengthen global and regional governance in a volatile world.

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How to predict ICU bed occupancy and manage it effectively (via CORDIS)

The critical care doctor Julio Barado-Hualde has developed a mathematical simulation model that enables the occupancy of beds in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) to be predicted so that they can be managed more effectively. This research, which focusses on the Hospital Complex of Navarre, is part of his PhD thesis read at the NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre.

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Mediterranean citizens and scientists evaluate actions to manage water in the face of global change (via CORDIS)

Citizens have evaluated Water Management Options for local river basins in the four cardinal points of the Mediterranean. In a second cycle of workshops, part of the EU-funded BEWATER project, participants discussed the first results of an analysis by scientists on the potential outcomes of different Water Management Options, targeting the issues and challenges identified by River Basin stakeholders last year. Options for each Basin were then evaluated based on stakeholder preferences.

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How to predict ICU bed occupancy and manage it effectively (via CORDIS)

The critical care doctor Julio Barado-Hualde has developed a mathematical simulation model that enables the occupancy of beds in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) to be predicted so that they can be managed more effectively. This research, which focusses on the Hospital Complex of Navarre, is part of his PhD thesis read at the NUP/UPNA-Public University of Navarre.

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Mediterranean citizens and scientists evaluate actions to manage water in the face of global change (via CORDIS)

Citizens have evaluated Water Management Options for local river basins in the four cardinal points of the Mediterranean. In a second cycle of workshops, part of the EU-funded BEWATER project, participants discussed the first results of an analysis by scientists on the potential outcomes of different Water Management Options, targeting the issues and challenges identified by River Basin stakeholders last year. Options for each Basin were then evaluated based on stakeholder preferences.

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ITER Diagnostics building starting to take shape (via F4E)

There is further progress on the construction site and a new slab comes to surface!

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Science helps to reduce flood risk around the world - 24 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

New computer models that estimate the social and economic impacts of flooding help to protect communities from devastating floods and to reduce the economic losses associated with them.

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3rd International Conference on Epidemiology & Public Health - 4-6 August 2015, Valencia, Spain (via Research & Innovation)

Epidemiology-2015 provides the opportunity for Epidemiologists, Clinicians, Public Health practitioners, Biostatisticians, Healthcare Policymakers, Industry experts, Researchers and Students from different countries across the globe to meet and discuss their common interests of addressing the issues and challenges of global health.

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Going Green: Nottingham's hi-tech transport becomes EU model (via TRIP)

Keeping growing populations moving in urban areas, while limiting environmental damage, is a major challenge across Europe. But the English city of Nottingham is speeding ahead with success thanks to its innovative use of green transport technologies - and it’s now a model for others to follow

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£20 million funding for connected and autonomous vehicles (via TRIP)

Competition now open for registration The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is to invest up to £20 million in collaborative R&D projects and feasibility studiesto stimulate developments in autonomous vehicles and connected transport systems.

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Success Stories - EU-funded study into virus mutations marks breakthrough in fight against Ebola (via Research & Innovation)

A major contribution to eradicating Ebola has been made by the EU-funded EVIDENT project. It has confirmed that the Ebola virus has mutated at a lower rate than feared during the recent outbreak in West Africa. This means that the new diagnostic methods, treatments and vaccines under development should still be effective in the fight to eradicate the disease.

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Fourth SCAR Foresight Stakeholder Conference, Brussels, 8 October 2015 - 8 October 2015, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

On 8 October 2015 the European Commission, DG Research and Innovation in close cooperation with the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) is organising a conference on "Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the Bioeconomy - A Challenge for Europe” in Brussels, in the European Commission's Charlemagne Building. This conference is expected to be a cornerstone in the broader foresight process, initiated by the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research (SCAR) in 2006, aimed at identifying principles which would enable the primary production sectors (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture) to cope with a range of complex and interlinked challenges over the next 30-40 years. The event will include a broad debate, based on the findings of the work carried out by the Fourth Foresight Expert Group (FEG4) aimed at reaching a common understanding on the state of the bioeconomy and principles leading to a sustainable bioeconomy. With an emphasis on possible future scenarios, the exercise aims to explore the possible outcomes of developing the paradigm of the bioeconomy, with the fundamental constraint of sustainability. The debate should help to set the research and innovation agenda, establish priorities, and provide a firm footing for future policy development.

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World Congress on Breast Cancer - 3-5 August 2015, Birmingham (via Research & Innovation)

Breast Cancer is the most common cause of death in women. The main objective of Breast Cancer-2015 is more targeted therapy for the treatment of advanced breast cancer and also to reduce the use of chemotherapy treatment.

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CORDIS Express: Tackling the flu (via CORDIS)

This week’s edition of CORDIS Express takes a look at some EU-funded projects exploring ways of preventing and treating flu outbreaks.

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EU-funded project seeks to build bridges across the Atlantic (via CORDIS)

EU-funded researchers have just published a new transatlantic agenda designed to strengthen global and regional governance in a volatile world.

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Research Headlines - Intelligent approach to zero-defect manufacturing (via Research & Innovation)

EU-funded researchers are developing advanced technology for the manufacturing industry, aiming for zero-defect production of everything from aircraft parts to machine tools. Their work will increase efficiency, reduce waste, boost competitiveness and lower costs for European manufacturers, particularly small and medium companies.

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Wind energy provides 8% of Europe’s electricity - 23 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

EU’s grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electricity share by 2020, a significant contribution to the goal of the European energy and climate package of 20% share of energy from renewable sources.

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ICT innovation: SMEs make best use of EU research funding - 22 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

Innovation Radar survey finds that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are champions of EU research programmes.

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2nd Audio-Visual Gestalt Workshop (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisThis workshop brings together researchers dealing with crowd sourcing of audiovisual information to share ideas on the concept as a whole or on its various components: acquisition, transmission, processing, visualization and information sharing. Participants will explore new ideas and ways to collaborate.

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ICT innovation: SMEs make best use of EU research funding (via Digital Agenda for Europe)

Share thisThe Innovation Radar published its first survey, after analysing 279 projects funded by two European research programmes. These projects produced 517 innovations, mostly related to data processing or software development.

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EU-China FIRE announces exciting final outcomes supporting EU-China cooperation on FIRE and IPv6 (via CORDIS)

The EU-China FIRE FP7 funded project, ending on July 31, 2015 is proud to announce major final outcomes. Over the course of the past two years, the EU-China FIRE project has successfully contributed to strengthening EU-China collaboration on Future Internet Research and Experimentation (FIRE) and IPv6, providing academics and industrials from both regions with the opportunity to explore mutual cooperation opportunities and to join research efforts in the field.

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European farmers and policymakers in joint support of agricultural innovation (via CORDIS)

Recommendations from the recently finished PRO AKIS project highlight ways in which farmers, advisory services and policy makers can work together to support innovation in European agriculture.

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First accelerator of nanobiomedicine projects launches (via CORDIS)

The EU-funded consortium ENATRANS (Enabling Nanomedicine TRANSlation) launches the first Translation Advisory Board (TAB), a new instrument to provide free of charge advice and support to ambitious international nanobiomedicine projects.

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Success Stories - A tunnel yields a whole lot of valuable materials (via Research & Innovation)

An EU-funded research project has developed a system to automatically analyse and sort materials from the soil and rock excavated during the boring of tunnels and other underground structures. The system will cut waste, help tunnelling companies generate additional revenues, and provide valuable materials to industry, say the researchers.

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Is a universal flu vaccine at our doors? (via CORDIS)

A team of American researchers have discovered a particle cocktail capable of challenging influenza strains not even contained in its formula, potentially paving the path to a universal vaccine.

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Information Day on Horizon 2020 'Environment & Resource Efficiency' - 21 September 2015, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

The European Commission is organising an Information Day to present the 2016 work programme of Horizon 2020's Societal Challenge "Climate Action, Environment, Resource Efficiency and Raw Materials" as well as related call topics in the “Blue Growth - Demonstrating an Ocean of Opportunities”, “Industry 2020 in the Circular Economy” and "Smart and Sustainable Cities" focus areas. The morning plenary session will focus on the general strategy behind the new work programme also providing guidance on the preparation of proposals. During the afternoon sessions participants will then have plenty of opportunities to network and find project partners. If you wish to attend, please register in advance via our website (first come, first served). Sessions will also be web-streamed and you are welcome to submit your questions via Twitter using #H2020SC5.

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Wind energy provides 8% of Europe’s electricity - 23 Jul 2015 (via JRC)

EU’s grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electricity share by 2020, a significant contribution to the goal of the European energy and climate package of 20% share of energy from renewable sources.

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Research Headlines - What cosmic rays tell us about thunderstorms on Earth (via Research & Innovation)

When Prof. Heino Falcke obtained an ERC grant to study and identify the sources of ultra-high energy cosmic rays, back in 2008, he could not imagine that his research would provide an important clue to better understand lightning and thunderclouds much closer to us.

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