Picture of the day for April 1, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on April 1, 2016: A look down a steep gorge with European beech (Fagus sylvatica) leading to the ocean at Møns Klint, Denmark. http://ift.tt/1Tm7vy7

Treatment for late-stage prostate cancer patients: getting closer to a solution (via ERC)

Prostate cancer is fuelled through the activation, by the hormone testosterone, of a specific protein called androgen receptor. To halt the progression of the disease, drugs are used to inhibit this receptor. However, after a few years, patients become resistant to the treatment, due to mutations and other modifications in the protein. By studying its 3D structure and its motions, ERC grantee Prof. Xavier Salvatella is looking for new cancer therapies that would bypass these mutations.

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Success Stories - Ghana's mushrooming bio-waste initiative (via Research & Innovation)

Managing food waste is both a challenge and an opportunity for developing countries. Every month, the St. Baasa factory in west Ghana transforms around 400 tons of cassava into by-products. Previously, the resulting waste, around 120 tons of peel and stalks, was lost. Now the factory is testing a way to create value out of this loss."

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Research Headlines - Forecasting the impact of space weather (via Research & Innovation)

Solar eruptions that eject electromagnetic radiation, clouds of hot plasma, magnetic flux and charged particles into space can have devastating effects, damaging satellites, communications systems and power grids - and can pose a hazard to human health. European researchers have built an alert system to provide early warning of these threats from the Sun.

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Picture of the day for March 31, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 31, 2016: Top of the Eiffel tower from its second floor, in Paris. http://ift.tt/1q3C4xp

STI days 2016 - 10-12 May 2016, Vietnam (via Research & Innovation)

The ASEAN-EU STI Days bring together researchers, scientists, science policy makers, innovative companies, and other stakeholders from ASEAN and EU countries for a yearly three-day conference on science, technology, and innovation issues and bi-regional co-operation in these fields. The ASEAN‐EU Science, Technology and Innovation Days (STI Days) are initiated by SEA‐EU‐NET as a biregional forum for cooperation activities between Europe and Southeast Asia. The STI Days are open to all actors and stakeholders in the fields of research, development and innovations, thus giving them the opportunity to build their network, discuss, and engage in exchanging on topics of common interest and explore perspectives for new cooperation. A new philosophy will be behind the STI Days for 2016—strong focus on academic/industry collaboration. The number of scientific workshops and expert sessions on various topics – like infectious diseases, water, food, energy nexus, metrology, ASEAN Economic Community and innovation – is expected to amount to 15 and the number of participants ranges between 300-400, mainly from Southeast Asia and Europe. The STI Days are an ideal occasion for networking and exchange of ideas in thematic areas like Health, Environment, Water, Food Security & Safety or Innovation.

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New study on storm surges projections in Europe - 30 Mar 2016 (via JRC)

According to the findings, the North and Baltic Sea coasts show the largest increases in storm surges, especially towards the east. In contrast, southern European coasts can expect minimal change.

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The European Open Science Cloud in upcoming Horizon 2020 calls under the European Research Infrastructures (via Digital Single Market)

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Research Headlines - Innovative manufacturing for greener aircraft engines (via Research & Innovation)

Aircraft engines could use fewer resources before they even leave the ground. EU-funded researchers have adapted cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to aircraft engine parts, cutting pollution and materials costs and making it easier to develop fuel-saving engine designs.

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Fusion for Energy signs 140 million EUR for new components and works on-site (via F4E)

CNIM and Group Spie batighnolles seize ITER business potential.

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Picture of the day for March 30, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 30, 2016: Roskilde station is the oldest railway station in Denmark and opened June 26, 1847. The architecture is believed to be inspired by Villa Borghese in Rome. Photo taken on March 30, 2015. http://ift.tt/22Zy0vY

The massive girders of the Assembly Hall cranes have arrived on the ITER site (via F4E)

Two metallic beams measuring 46 metres will help to lift the heavy components.

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Success Stories - A wider circle for European polar research (via Research & Innovation)

The polar regions are often seen as a barometer for the health of the global environment, and understanding how changes in this area affect Europe and the world had become essential. An alliance of 22 research institutes has therefore set out to enhance the integration of European capabilities for polar research and maximise the benefits to society.

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Internet of Things development enters the Open Innovation craze (via Digital Single Market)

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Research Headlines - Climate change: why biodiversity matters (via Research & Innovation)

EU-funded ROBIN has advanced scientific understanding of the roles tropical forests and their rich, biodiverse ecosystems play in mitigating climate change and providing benefits or 'services' to local communities.

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Picture of the day for March 29, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 29, 2016: Ahja river and Devonian sandstone. http://ift.tt/1Tfg9OW

Picture of the day for March 28, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 28, 2016: Fencers Le Péchoux (FRA) v Meinhardt (USA) at the 2014 Master de Fleuret Melun Val de Seine. http://ift.tt/1MLyFrp

Cute robot helps children have fun in hospital (via Digital Single Market)

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Picture of the day for March 27, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 27, 2016: Monastery of Saint Anthony, Egypt, Church of the cross and resurrection http://ift.tt/1WR8Bkl

Picture of the day for March 26, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 26, 2016: Kungur Ice Cave, Perm Krai, Russia. http://ift.tt/1MqBbbP

Searching for Life beyond Earth - Release of the first Scientific Roadmap for European Astrobiology (via ESF)

This strategic landmark for European astrobiology has been produced through the European Commission-funded AstRoMap project (2013-2015).

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Research Headlines - From common knowledge to business innovation (via Research & Innovation)

Companies can miss the chance to innovate because they are slow to react to new opportunities. An EU-funded project is developing software tools that will help businesses make faster and more robust decisions.

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Picture of the day for March 25, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 25, 2016: Good Friday: Ecce homo (Melk Altar by Jörg Breu the Elder, 1502) http://ift.tt/1RoIIEW

Maintenance on ICT systems (via EUREKA)

The EUREKA Secretariat will perform maintenace on the ICT systems on 25th March 2016 from 7:00 CET until 18:00 CET.  Due to this the EUREKA and Eurostars public websites as well as the different restricted platforms will be unavailable. The EUREKA secretariat apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.  

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Success Stories - 'Atomic detectives' scientists that keep us safe from radioactive criminality (via Research & Innovation)

Take a look at the work of the 'atomic detectives' scientists that keep us safe from the risk of radioactive criminality :"Nuclear terrorism is a growing threat, as more extremist organisations get closer to obtaining materials for a bomb. So, what can we do about it?"

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Europlanet Transnational Access 2nd Call (via ESF)

Application to the second call can be submitted online by 29 April 2016 at 12:00 (noon) CET (Brussels, Paris)

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Europlanet Transnational Access 2nd Call (via ESF)

Application to the second call can be submitted online by 29 April 2016 at 12:00 (noon) CET (Brussels, Paris)

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Europlanet Transnational Access 2nd Call (via ESF)

Application to the second call can be submitted online by 29 April 2016 at 12:00 (noon) CET (Brussels, Paris)

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Research Headlines - Revitalising Europe's stagnating aquaculture industry (via Research & Innovation)

Sustainable fish farming with lasting environmental and economic benefits is at the heart of an EU-funded project that seeks to revitalise Europe’s stagnating aquaculture industry.

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Picture of the day for March 24, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 24, 2016: Prinzipalmarkt in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany http://ift.tt/1VGFx0D

Success Stories - Is seafood still safe to eat? (via Research & Innovation)

Fisheries are an excellent source of fresh and tasty fish that won't harm marine resources. But can we be sure that these fish are safe to eat?

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Research Headlines - Marine bacteria: Who does what, and when? (via Research & Innovation)

Marine bacteria play a crucial role in biogeochemical processes such as the cycling of carbon and nitrogen. They have a variety of functions, which in some species are triggered only when seasonal conditions indicate that the time is right. A Marie Curie fellow has taken a closer look at the task division among these tiny agents of change.

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CAPS Workshop at Net Futures 2016 (via Digital Single Market)

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Picture of the day for March 23, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 23, 2016: Pilars of the Taipei Bridge, Taiwan. http://ift.tt/1MAUs50

$1.5bn sustainable cities platform launched in Singapore (via TRIP)

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How to Fund, Finance, and Build Capacity for Sustainable Urban Mobility (via TRIP)

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Show Me the Money: How a Country Should Fund its Rapid Transit Infrastructure (via TRIP)

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ChemOnTubes2016 - 6th International meeting on the chemistry of graphene and carbon nanotubes - 3-7 April 2016, Brussels (via Research & Innovation)

The scope of ChemOnTubes2016 will cover broad areas of Functionalisation, Dispersion, Sorting, Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysis, Devices, Composites, Porous Materials, Coatings, Energy Storage, Conversion and Harvesting, Nanomedicine, Biomaterials, Functional Materials, Catalysis, Filtration, Membranes, Organic Electronics, and Theoretical Modelling, combining both fundamental knowledge and applied research on the chemistry of graphene and carbon nanotubes. ChemOnTubes2016 will also focus on advanced analysis techniques for functional materials and provide a platform to explore wider issues in nanoscience, such as toxicology and science communication.

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Science: How Close to Open? - 5 April 2016, Amsterdam (via Research & Innovation)

This event will look into the present and future of intellectual property boundaries in chemistry research and will debate questions such as: Which model for peer-review publishing? Who owns research data and how to share it? Which approach is better for creating innovative products and services? Together with researchers, publishers, EU and government officials EuCheMS intends to build bridges between all concerned and to provide answers to questions.

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EUREKA's sympathy to the victims of the Brussels attacks (via EUREKA)

Following this morning's horrific attacks in Brussels, the EUREKA Secretariat's deepest sympathy goes to the victims of these barbaric acts and to their families.  A decision has been taken to invite EUREKA Secretariat staff to work remotely from home for the time being. Thank you for your understanding  

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International Nanotechnology Conference & Expo - 4-6 April 2016, Baltimore, MD, USA (via Research & Innovation)

Nanotech-2016 is a gathering of researchers, leading scientists, engineers and technology developers in nanotechnology to exchange information on their latest research and innovation. Nanotech-2016 covers all the topics in nanotechnology. It is an excellent event for students to meet and discuss with lead researchers. The conference provides a unique opportunity to discover innovation in the area of nanotechnology and new business developments.

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Success Stories - A fresh approach to water security (via Research & Innovation)

Local people have more power than they think to adapt to new water supply patterns from climate change. An EU-funded project is helping communities in tropical forests in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile self-organise to ensure secure access to water and wiser use of resources.

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TREASORES project: Cheaper large area lighting and flexible solar cells are a step closer. (via Digital Single Market)

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WideLase - Bringing Europe ahead of the competition in gas sensing markets (via Digital Single Market)

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FET Newsletter edition March 2016 (via Digital Single Market)

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Research Headlines - Cancer test would pinpoint high-risk women (via Research & Innovation)

An EU-funded project is developing a single genetic test that would indicate an individual woman's risk of developing breast, cervical, womb or ovarian cancer - potentially saving lives.

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European robotics projects in a league of their own (via Digital Single Market)

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Picture of the day for March 22, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 22, 2016: Kettbach near Hausdülmen early in the morning, Dülmen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany http://ift.tt/1o2Ytc4

330 kilometres of new express roads in Poland to overcome bottlenecks in trans-European infrastructure (via TRIP)

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Inland waterways: trilogue agreement on uniform safety standards for inland navigation (via TRIP)

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Road Transport: Commission adopts common rules to facilitate enforcement and enhance road safety (via TRIP)

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How do stressed plants affect climate change? (via ERC)

Apart from fixing atmospheric CO2 and releasing oxygen, plants produce numerous gases that evaporate into the atmosphere. This plant process controls the formation of toxic gases, such as ozone, and of secondary organic aerosols, and initiates a process of cloud condensation.

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Success Stories - Helping farms produce more crops with less water (via Research & Innovation)

Sustainable water management on farms is vital to maximise food production. Is it possible - in agriculture - to produce more with less water? That's the aim of a European research project taking place in Bologna, Italy.

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Bergen-Belsen: Reconstruction fills memorial's empty space (via Digital Single Market)

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First European Atlas of Forest Tree Species launched today - 21 Mar 2016 (via JRC)

The JRC celebrates the International Day of Forests by launching the first ever European Atlas of Forest Tree Species. A result of the collaborative efforts of leading scientists and forestry professionals, this publication provides information on the different species that can be found in European forests and the factors that threaten them, such as the changes caused by climate change.

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Graphene material can also be used for mHealth (via Digital Single Market)

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Human Brain Project: Young Researchers Event (via Digital Single Market)

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Cells, Circuits and Computation:Expanding the horizons of big data analysis (via Digital Single Market)

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Research Headlines - Towards the intelligent plane (via Research & Innovation)

There are always smarter ways to make things, and these days there are usually also ways to make things smarter. EU-funded researchers have looked at aircraft structures from this perspective. In addition to innovative materials, they are proposing technology that would give airliners self-sensing capabilities and enable them to change the shape of their wings.

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Picture of the day for March 21, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 21, 2016: Bog lake in Põlva County, Estonia. http://ift.tt/1RdCd7O

Picture of the day for March 20, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 20, 2016: Lavatorium at the cloister of Zwettl Abbey, Lower Austria http://ift.tt/1R6tyrj

Picture of the day for March 19, 2016

Wikipedia picture of the day on March 19, 2016: European peacock butterfly (Aglais io) on blackthorn, Otmoor RSPB Reserve, Oxfordshire. http://ift.tt/1PhAEDK

Enforcement in road transport - 18 Mar 2016 (via JRC)

The European Commission adopted common classification of serious and very serious infringements of the European road transport rules, such as improper use of tachographs.

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Adaptation to increasing flood risk in Europe should aim to reduce impact - 17 Mar 2016 (via JRC)

Adaptation measures include the rise of flood protections, reduction of the peak flows through water retention, reduction of vulnerability and relocation to safer areas.

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13th International Conference on Alzheimer's & Parkinson's - 29 March - 2 April 2016, Vienna (via Research & Innovation)

AD/PD 2017, the 13th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases and related neurological disorders, will build on the well-earned reputation of previous AD/PD Conferences for unraveling the mechanisms and improving the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other related neurodegenerative diseases.

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How disruptive young innovators challenge the traditional elites - 5-7 April 2016, Barcelona (via Research & Innovation)

The summit will examine a wide range of relevant topics, such as new learning models, fundraising strategies, alumni relations, the search for alliances and international partners to undertake innovative projects or boost the impact of research, knowledge transfer, and community outreach. The event will feature speakers from leading international institutions and stakeholders in education from around the world. It will be a forum for discussion and reflection, where participants can meet each other and jointly address future challenges, sharing ideas and strategies and putting the role of institutions on a global stage.

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Enforcement in road transport - 18 Mar 2016 (via JRC)

The European Commission adopted common classification of serious and very serious infringements of the European road transport rules, such as improper use of tachographs.

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Moody Quiraing by klrk0077

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