Wikipedia article of the day for April 1, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 1, 2017 is Nominative determinism.
Nominative determinism is the hypothesis that people are drawn to professions that fit their name. The term was first used in the magazine New Scientist in 1994, after its humorous Feedback column mentioned a book on polar explorations by Daniel Snowman and an article on urology by researchers named Splatt and Weedon. The hypothesis had been suggested by psychologist Carl Jung, citing as an example Sigmund Freud (German for "joy"), who studied pleasure. A few recent empirical studies have indicated that certain professions are disproportionately represented by people with appropriate surnames, though the methods of these studies have been challenged. One explanation for nominative determinism is the theory of implicit egotism, which states that humans have an unconscious preference for things they associate with themselves. An alternative explanation is genetic: an ancestor might have been named Smith or Taylor according to their occupation, and the genes they passed down might correlate to aptitudes for those professions.

Success Stories - Cypriot sunshine for solar thermal energy research

[Source: Research & Innovation] The NESTER project is twinning the Cyprus Institute and several internationally–leading solar energy research institutions to strengthen solar thermal energy research in Cyprus, Europe and beyond.

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Research Headlines - The magnetic appeal of fusion technology

[Source: Research & Innovation] Nuclear fusion could, potentially, solve our energy problems once and for all, but we're not quite there yet. However, we are already reaping benefits from the research. Technology development for ITER, for example, generates new know-how with possible applications in industry. It has inspired world-leading innovation for a type of analytical instrumentation.

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 31, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 31, 2017 is Cincinnati Musical Center half dollar.
The Cincinnati Musical Center half dollar is a commemorative coin that was authorized on March 31, 1936, and struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint that year. Produced with the stated purpose of commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Cincinnati as a center of music, it was conceived by Thomas G. Melish, a coin enthusiast whose group bought the entire issue from the government, and who resold them at high prices. Melish had hired sculptor Constance Ortmayer to design the coin, but the Commission of Fine Arts objected to Stephen Foster being on the obverse, finding no connection between Foster, who died in 1864, and the supposed anniversary. Nevertheless, 5,000 sets of three coins, one from each of the three mints, were issued and sold to Melish's group, the only authorized purchaser. He likely held back much of the issue for later resale, and with few pieces available, prices spiked to over five times the issue price. The coins are still valuable today. Melish has been assailed by numismatic writers as greedy.

Cities for Food Systems Innovation and Green Jobs - 31 May 2017, European Commission - DG Research and Innovation, Covent Garden, Place Rogier 16, 1210 Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] This full day FOOD 2030 workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the role of cities in fostering food systems innovation and green jobs at the local level. The main objectives of the event are to discuss and share experiences related to 1) the importance of adopting a systems approach for sustainable and healthy food production and consumption in urban areas, 2) the potential for green job creation, and 3) future research, innovation and investment opportunities. During the event, preliminary results of an ongoing European study focusing on ‘Food in Cities’ will be presented and used as a basis for interactive discussions. Participants will discuss the added value and challenges that 'cities' face – both as place-based ecosystems and local authorities - in enabling broad-based innovation, green jobs and the empowerment of communities. Targeted stakeholders for this workshop include city representatives, researchers, SMEs, entrepreneurs, living labs, NGOs and civil society associations. The workshop is part of the FOOD 2030 initiative that focuses on future-proofing our food systems through European Research and Innovation for Food and Nutrition Security.

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Integrated Macro-Financial Modelling for Robust Policy Design - MACFINROBODS final conference - 4-6 April 2017, Goethe University Frankfurt

[Source: Research & Innovation] In this project 11 European Universities collaborate with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in a consortium of experienced researchers in the field of macro- and financial economics, supported by an advisory board of influential academics of the highest worldwide reputation and policy makers at central banks and finance ministries. The three-year project (2014-2017) is funded by the European Union and brings together different lines of research to systematically develop new behavioural and institutional model building blocks, to integrate such features in policy-focused models and to make use of these models in a new framework for policy evaluation.

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ITER is connected to the grid

[Source: F4E] Full power for the world’s biggest fusion device.

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Research Headlines - Nearer to the neuron

[Source: Research & Innovation] Language, reasoning and learning are abilities powered by the neocortex, the folded grey matter on the outside of the brain. But how does its neuronal circuitry actually handle information? Using the example of syntax processing, new EU-funded research is exploring the physiological underpinnings of human cognition.

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Demand-side measures against trafficking – DemandAT Final Conference - 10 May 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The final DemandAT conference brings together researchers from the project consortium, NGOs, policy makers, representatives of international organisations and academics. The conference will critically examine the potential and the limits of demand-side approaches. There will be three thematic panels focusing on: Panel I: Conceptual and theoretical questions Panel II: Demand in the context of trafficking for labour exploitation, and, Panel III Addressing demand using criminal sanctions and complementary or alternative strategies A concluding panel will summarise conclusions for future anti-trafficking policies.

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 30, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 30, 2017 is Juan Manuel de Rosas.
Juan Manuel de Rosas (30 March 1793 – 14 March 1877) was an army officer who ruled Buenos Aires Province and briefly the Argentine Confederation. Like other wealthy provincial warlords, Rosas enlisted rural workers from his landholdings in a private militia, and took part in the numerous disputes and civil wars in his country. He eventually became the undisputed leader of the Argentine army and the Federalist Party. In 1831, he signed the Federal Pact, recognizing provincial autonomy and creating the Argentine Confederation. He established a dictatorship and formed the repressive Mazorca, an armed parapolice that killed thousands of citizens. By 1848, after a war against the Peru–Bolivian Confederation, a blockade by France, and a revolt in his own province, he ruled all of Argentina, and was attempting to annex the neighboring nations of Uruguay and Paraguay. When the Empire of Brazil came to Uruguay's aid, Rosas declared war in August 1851. The short Platine War ended with the defeat of Rosas and his flight to Britain. His last years were spent in exile living as a tenant farmer.

Work as a trainee at F4E!

[Source: F4E] The deadline for applications for the October traineeship period is at 12 noon on 26 April 2017.

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Save the Date! Research & Innovation – shaping our future - 3 July 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Against the backdrop of the Commission's White Paper on the future of Europe, the conference "Research & Innovation – shaping our future", hosted by Research, Science and Innovation Commissioner Carlos Moedas, will bring together policymakers from EU institutions, nearly 700 stakeholders and interested actors to discuss the role of research and innovation for Europe's future. Pascal Lamy, the chair of the High Level Group on maximising the impact of European research and innovation programmes, will present the Group's vision and recommendations for the future, based on the results of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. The conference will build further momentum for research and innovation as an investment for our future by: • Discussing the recommendations of the High Level Group • Debating game-changing ideas in an interactive panel format • Launching the stakeholder consultation for the successor framework programme. Stakeholders have already confirmed the attractiveness of Horizon 2020 as a well-performing programme and a key investment in safeguarding our future. Europe is home to leading global companies, top universities and frontier research and technology centres. How to capitalise on these strengths in order to face up to the challenges of a changing world and rapidly evolving innovation dynamics?

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Save the Date! Horizon 2020 Interim Evaluation - presentation of the results of the stakeholder consultation - 28 April 2017, EESC, rue Belliard 99, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] As part of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 the EU Research and Innovation Programme, a public stakeholder consultation was launched on 20 October 2016 and closed on 15 January 2017. The results of around 3500 responses and about 300 position papers will be presented at an event organised in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee on 28 April.

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Research Headlines - Toolkit for bioeconomy blueprints

[Source: Research & Innovation] Green, bio-based industries could drive smart new growth in Europe's regions. An EU-funded project has developed assessment and guidance tools to help regions design strategies to boost entrepreneurship and investment in local bioeconomies.

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 29, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 29, 2017 is Boise National Forest.
Boise National Forest is a federally protected area of the U.S. state of Idaho in the national forest system. Created in 1908 from part of Sawtooth National Forest, it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The Idaho Batholith underlies most of Boise National Forest, forming its Boise, Salmon River, and West mountain ranges; the forest reaches a maximum elevation of 9,730 feet (2,970 m) on Steel Mountain. Common land cover includes sagebrush steppe and spruce-fir forests. It contains 75 percent of the known populations of Sacajawea's bitterroot, a flowering plant endemic to Idaho. The Shoshone people occupied the forest before European settlers, and archeological sites have been found along rivers in the area. Trappers and fur traders of European descent arrived in the area in the early 1800s, starting with John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company in 1811. The first settlers moved into the mountains in the 1860s after gold was discovered. The gold rush forced many of the Shoshone out and led to conflicts including the Bannock War in southern Idaho. Tungsten, silver, antimony, and gold were mined in the forest until the mid-twentieth century.

Research Headlines - Researching renewable building materials for a more sustainable Slovenia

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded InnoRenew Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Slovenia will foster research on the innovative and efficient use of renewable resources in building materials.

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Success Stories - Replacing animal testing with cultured human cells

[Source: Research & Innovation] Scientists at the University of Luxembourg have engineered human brain tissue, created from stem cells. They think that this bioengineering can push the limits of their knowledge in biomedicine without having to use animals in lab testing. Lets meet scientists around Europe who are not short of ideas about how to reach this goal.

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Success Stories - Sustainable food security - with a little help from nature

[Source: Research & Innovation] Within a few decades, supermarket shelves could be empty. A shortage of food is likely unless farmers can produce enough for the world's rapidly growing population. Combining higher yields with sustainability would be a step in the right direction; the EU-funded LIBERATION project has been researching the economic benefits of such an approach.

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Research Headlines - Connecting ICT solutions with sustainable agriculture in Serbia

[Source: Research & Innovation] A new European centre of excellence for the development of advanced technologies in sustainable agriculture and food security will open in Serbia with the aim to boost economic growth in the region.

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SIMIC concludes production of its share of radial plates for ITER Toroidal Field coils

[Source: F4E] F4E celebrates another achievement in manufacturing.

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 27, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 27, 2017 is Mayabazar.
Mayabazar (Market of Illusions) is an Indian epic fantasy film directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy and produced by B. Nagi Reddy and Aluri Chakrapani, first released on 27 March 1957. The film was shot in Telugu and Tamil with the same title, but with a few differences in the cast. The story is an adaptation of the folk tale Sasirekha Parinayam, which in turn is based on the epic Mahabharata. It tells the story of Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao) and Ghatotkacha (S. V. Ranga Rao), who try to reunite Arjuna's son Abhimanyu with his love, Balarama's daughter (Savitri). Though Rama Rao was initially reluctant to play the lead role, his portrayal of Krishna received acclaim and yielded more offers to reprise the same role in several unrelated films. Most of the musical score was composed by Ghantasala. Both versions of the film were critically and commercially successful. The film is considered a landmark in both Telugu and Tamil cinema, with praise for its cast and technical accomplishments, despite the limitations of the technology at the time. A May 2013 CNN-News18 poll listed Mayabazar as the greatest Indian film of all time.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 26, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 26, 2017 is Interstate 8.
Interstate 8 (I-8) is an Interstate Highway in the southwestern United States. From the southern edge of Mission Bay in San Diego, California, it runs eastward across the Cuyamaca Mountains and the Imperial Valley. Crossing the Colorado River into Arizona, it continues through the city of Yuma across the Sonoran Desert, to the junction with I-10, between Phoenix and Tucson. The first route over the Cuyamaca Mountains was dedicated in 1912, and a plank road served as the first road across the Imperial Valley to Yuma; east of there, the Gila Trail continued east to Gila Bend. Several controversies erupted during I-8's construction process; questionable labor practices in Imperial County led to the federal conviction of mobster Jimmy Fratianno, and the Arizona government was found to have mismanaged financial resources by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee. The route was completed in 1975 through California, and by 1977 through Arizona, though the bridge over the Colorado River was not completed until 1978. A portion of the freeway in Imperial County had to be rebuilt following damage by the remnants of Hurricane Kathleen.

Research Headlines - Taking state-of-the-art avionics to the next level

[Source: Research & Innovation] By making the most of Distributed Modular Electronics in next-generation avionics, researchers with the EU-funded ASHLEY project are establishing Europe's position as a global leader in aviation innovation.

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First sector of Vacuum Vessel is coming together

[Source: F4E] For the first time, smaller parts of a poloidal segment have been welded together to form a bigger piece.

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Forum: ‘Health Research in a Connected and Participative Society’ - 9 June 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission's Scientific Panel for Health (SPH) is a science-led expert group based on the provisions of the Horizon 2020 Specific Programme, which is tasked with helping to achieve better health and wellbeing for all. The Panel's main roles are to provide foresight and overall vision and strategy, as well as to identify bottlenecks to innovation and propose solutions in the area of health and biomedical research. The Scientific Panel for Health has set out a vision for the future of health and biomedical research including input received during the 2016 forum 'Better Research for Better Health' organized by the European Commission and the Scientific Panel for Health. From further stakeholder's consultation important topics were identified that will be the focus of the next forum to be organized with the European Commission on June 9th in Brussels, 'Health Research in a Connected and Participative Society'. The forum will in particular address the participation of society in health research and policy, and the synergies between health research and health care. The SPH wishes to build an ambitious future for health research in Europe. The forum with the European Commission is an opportunity to participate in the debate to which you are warmly invited. The full program will be published shortly, but please, already save the date in your agenda.

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Research Headlines - Clearing the fog: an end to clouded climate predictions

[Source: Research & Innovation] Limited understanding of the role of aerosols in our climate system means a lack of policies addressing them. The EU-funded BACCHUS project aims to expand understanding of how clouds are affected, providing the knowledge for improved climate models and projections, and - eventually - more effective policies for sustainability and climate change mitigation.

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 23, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 23, 2017 is Oran fatwa.
The Oran fatwa was an Islamic legal opinion issued in 1504 to address the forced conversion to Christianity of Muslims in the Crown of Castile in Iberia in 1500–1502. The fatwa sets out detailed relaxations of the sharia (Islamic law) requirements, allowing the Muslims to conform outwardly to Christianity and perform acts that are ordinarily forbidden in Islamic law, when necessary to survive. It includes relaxed instructions to fulfill the ritual prayers, charity and purification, and recommendations for how to handle obligations that violated Islamic law, such as worshipping as Christians, performing blasphemy, and consuming pork and wine. The fatwa enjoyed wide currency in Spain among Muslims and Moriscos – Muslims nominally converted to Christianity and their descendants – from the time of the first forced conversions up to the expulsion of the Moriscos (1609–1614). The author of the fatwa was Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah, a North African Islamic law scholar (mufti) of the Maliki school.

Using the power of water to bring the energy of the sun

[Source: F4E] How will hydraulics be deployed in ITER’s Divertor Remote Handling System?

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Research Headlines - Search for other Earths reveals new planets

[Source: Research & Innovation] Four exoplanets with an Earth-like composition have been found by an EU-funded project working to understand more about planets outside our solar system. These particular exoplanets are too hot for life, but the observation method that identified them will now help determine how common inhabitable planets are in our galaxy.

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Quantum Technologies - How will they change our world? - 29 March 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The expectations are high: Quantum technologies are supposed to bring transformative advances to society. Future developments in e.g. robotics or autonomous vehicles strongly depend on whether their potential can be fully unleashed. The field of quantum research and its technological promises, however, are as intriguing as they can be incomprehensible. With this event we also strive to break the futuristic term down to its possible meaning for our everyday life: • How will future computing look like and what timescales are we speaking about? • What impact might quantum technologies have on e. g. communication and cryptography? • The latest European Commission’s flagship initiative will address the quantum topic in depth. How can science and industry contribute – and collaborate?

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Cost-competitive deep renovation of shopping centres: technologies and drivers for EU policies - 7 September 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The final conference of the project CommONEnergy will be held on September 7 at the Hotel Bloom! giving a clearer picture on retail buildings in the EU. It will then be followed by an award ceremony of the Sustainable Building Challenge. The EU-funded project CommONEnergy aims to re-conceptualize shopping malls through deep retrofitting, developing a systemic approach made of innovative technologies and solution sets as well as methods and tools to support their implementation and to assess their environmental and social impact in a life-cycle approach. This is the closing year of the project and it can already encount many positive results to look back at a clearer picture on retail buildings in EU, their features, inefficiencies and inclusion in EU policies; innovative technologies developed, implemented and tested improving comfort, reducing costs and energy consumption; useful sustainability and economical tools, addressing the retail sector needs and much more! 23 partners representing various industry stakeholders, as well as research and academia from ten European countries gathered to develop concept and technologies to make EU retail buildings better and smarter. The final conference in Brussels is organised jointly with the Sustainable Building Challenge award ceremony, awarding the Best Sustainable Shopping Centres for two categories (hyper and super buildings).

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Wikipedia article of the day for March 22, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 22, 2017 is SMS Kaiser (1911).
SMS Kaiser was the lead ship of her class of battleships of the Imperial German Navy. The ship was built by the Imperial Dockyard at Kiel, launched on 22 March 1911, and commissioned in August 1912 with ten 30.5-centimeter (12.0 in) guns and a top speed of 23.4 knots (43.3 km/h; 26.9 mph). Kaiser was assigned to the Third Squadron of the High Seas Fleet for the majority of World War I. The ship participated in most of the major fleet operations of the war, including the Battle of Jutland on 31 May – 1 June 1916, where she was hit once, suffering negligible damage. The ship was also present during Operation Albion in the Baltic Sea in September and October 1917, and at the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight in November 1917. After the war she was interned with other ships of the High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland. In June 1919 the commander of the interned fleet, Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, ordered the fleet to be scuttled to ensure that the British would not be able to seize the ships. Kaiser's wreck was raised in 1929 and broken up in Rosyth in 1930.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 21, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 21, 2017 is Neal Dow.
Neal Dow (March 20, 1804 – October 2, 1897) was an American prohibition advocate and politician. He was elected president of the Maine Temperance Union in 1850, and mayor of Portland the next year. Soon after, largely due to his efforts, the state legislature banned the sale and production of alcohol in what became known as the Maine Law. As mayor, Dow enforced the law with vigor and called for increasingly harsh penalties for violators. In 1855, his opponents rioted and he ordered the state militia to fire on the crowd. One man was killed and several were wounded. After public reaction to the violence turned against him, he chose not to run again for mayor. He was later elected to two terms in the state legislature, but retired after a financial scandal. He joined the Union Army shortly after the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861 and became a brigadier general. He was wounded at the siege of Port Hudson and later captured. After being exchanged for another officer in 1864, Dow resigned from the military and devoted himself once more to prohibition. In 1880, he headed the Prohibition Party ticket for President of the United States.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 20, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 20, 2017 is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks and the Take-Two Interactive division 2K Games. Oblivion was released on March 20, 2006, for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360, and later for mobile phones and PlayStation 3. In the main storyline, the player character thwarts the fanatical Mythic Dawn cult from opening the gates to a realm called Oblivion. The player can travel anywhere in the game world at any time, develop the character's skills, and ignore or postpone the main storyline indefinitely. The graphics were designed with an improved Havok physics engine, high dynamic range lighting, and procedural content generation tools to generate terrain. The Radiant A.I. system manages the complex behaviors of the non-player characters (NPCs). The game features the music of award-winning composer Jeremy Soule. Overall, Oblivion has been successful both commercially and critically, winning industry and publication awards. It was praised for its graphics, expansive game world, and fully voiced, schedule-driven NPCs.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 19, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 19, 2017 is Seri Rambai.
The Seri Rambai is a 17th-century Dutch cannon displayed at Fort Cornwallis in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site city and capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is a fertility symbol, the subject of legends and prophecy, and the largest bronze gun in Malaysia. The cannon's history in the Malacca Straits began in the early 1600s when Dutch East India Company officers gave it to the Sultan of Johor in return for trading concessions. Less than a decade later, after Johor was destroyed and the sultan captured, the Seri Rambai was taken to Aceh. Near the end of the eighteenth century the cannon was sent to Selangor and mounted next to one of the town's hilltop forts. In 1871 pirates seized a Penang junk, murdered its passengers and crew, and took the stolen vessel to Selangor. The British colonial government responded by burning the town, destroying its forts and confiscating the Seri Rambai. Originally displayed on Penang's Esplanade, the gun was moved in the 1950s to the ramparts at Fort Cornwallis.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 18, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 18, 2017 is Rosetta Stone.
The Rosetta Stone is a large black stone stele bearing a translation of Ancient Egyptian text, the first recovered in modern times. Found in 1799, it is inscribed with three versions of a decree from 196 BC announcing the rule of King Ptolemy V. The texts are in Ancient Egyptian using hieroglyphic script and Demotic script and in Ancient Greek. The stone proved to be the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. It was taken from building material in Fort Julien near the town of Rashid (Rosetta) in the Nile Delta when it was rediscovered during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt. After British troops defeated the French in Egypt in 1801, they seized the stone and transported it to London. It has been on public display at the British Museum since 1802, and is the museum's most-visited object. Since its rediscovery, the stone has been the focus of nationalist rivalries, including a long-running dispute over the relative value of Thomas Young's and Jean-François Champollion's contributions to the decipherment, and demands this century for the stone's return to Egypt.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 17, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 17, 2017 is George Bernard Shaw.
George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) was an Irish playwright and critic who had a major influence on Western theatre, culture and politics. He was born in Dublin and moved to London in 1876 as a struggling writer and novelist. His first stage success was Arms and the Man in 1894; under the influence of Henrik Ibsen he brought a new realism into English-language drama, using his plays as vehicles to disseminate his often contentious political, social and religious ideas. He became a member of the gradualist Fabian Society, was a socialist pamphleteer and polemicist for over 50 years, and was instrumental in the foundation of the modern Labour Party. Many of his plays were critical and commercial successes, including Caesar and Cleopatra (1898), Man and Superman (1903), Major Barbara (1905), The Doctor's Dilemma (1906), Pygmalion (1913) and Saint Joan (1923). He was regarded as the leading dramatist of his generation, and was awarded the 1925 Nobel Prize in Literature. He wrote prolifically until shortly before his death, aged 94.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 16, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 16, 2017 is Powderfinger.
Powderfinger, an Australian rock band, formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 to 2010 the lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bass guitarist John Collins and drummer Jon Coghill. The group's third studio album, Internationalist, peaked at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart in September 1998. Their next studio album, Odyssey Number Five, reached number one in September 2000 and was certified eight times platinum, shipping over 560,000 units. Their next three studio albums also reached number one: Vulture Street (July 2003), Dream Days at the Hotel Existence (June 2007) and Golden Rule (November 2009). Powderfinger earned the third-highest total of ARIA Awards (18), after Silverchair and John Farnham. Their last tour, the Sunsets Farewell Tour, concluded on 13 November 2010. In November the following year, the band published a biography with Dino Scatena, a rock music journalist, called Footprints: the inside story of Australia's best loved band.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 15, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 15, 2017 is Allah jang Palsoe.
Allah jang Palsoe (Malay for The False God) is a 1919 stage drama from the Dutch East Indies that was written by the ethnic Chinese author Kwee Tek Hoay, based on E. Phillips Oppenheim's short story "The False Gods". Over six acts, the Malay-language play follows two brothers, one a devout son who holds firmly to his morals and personal honour, the other a man who worships money and prioritises personal gain. The two learn over the course of a decade that money (the titular false god) is not the path to happiness. Kwee Tek Hoay's first stage play, Allah jang Palsoe was written as a realist response to whimsical contemporary theatre. Though the published stageplay sold poorly and the play was deemed difficult to perform, Allah jang Palsoe found success on the stage. By 1930 it had been performed by various ethnic Chinese troupes to popular acclaim, and had pioneered a body of work by authors such as Lauw Giok Lan, Tio Ie Soei, and Tjoa Tjien Mo. In 2006 the script for the play, which continues to be performed, was republished with updated spelling by the Lontar Foundation.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 14, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 14, 2017 is Hugh de Neville.
Hugh de Neville (died 1234) was the Chief Forester under the kings Richard I, John, and Henry III of England, and a sheriff of several counties over his lifetime. Neville was related to royal officials and a bishop, and was a member of Prince Richard's household. After Richard became king in 1189, Neville continued in his service, accompanying him on the Third Crusade. Neville remained in the royal service following Richard's death in 1199 and the accession of King John to the throne, becoming one of the new king's favourites and often gambling with him. He was named in Magna Carta as one of John's principal advisers, considered by a medieval chronicler to be one of King John's "evil counsellors". He deserted John after the French invasion of England in 1216, but returned to pledge his loyalty to John's son Henry III after the latter's accession to the throne that year. Neville's royal service continued until his death in 1234, though by then he was a less significant figure than he had been at the height of his powers.

Wikipedia article of the day for March 13, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for March 13, 2017 is God of War II.
God of War II is a third person action-adventure video game first released on March 13, 2007, and was the last major release for the PlayStation 2. The player controls Kratos, a Spartan warrior who became the new God of War after killing the former, Ares. Kratos is betrayed by Zeus, the King of the Olympian Gods, who strips him of his godhood and kills him. On his way to the Underworld, Kratos is saved by Gaia, who instructs him to find the Sisters of Fate. Acquiring their power, he travels back in time to avert his betrayal and take revenge on Zeus, who is revealed to be his father. The gameplay focuses on combo-based combat and features quick time events that require the player to complete game controller actions in a timed sequence to defeat stronger enemies and bosses. The game also features magical attacks, puzzles, and platforming elements. The fourteenth best-selling PlayStation 2 game of all time, it sold more than 4.24 million copies worldwide. Regarded as one of the best action-adventure games for the platform and noted for its graphics and gameplay, it received several awards, including PlayStation Game of the Year.

Research Headlines - Sharing information for better cyber security

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded SISSDEN project will create, deploy and operate a network of sensors to detect, collect and share information about potential threats to cyber security and how to tighten computer defences accordingly.

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10th anniversary of the European Research Council - Speech by Commissioner Moedas

[Source: RAPID] European Commission - Speech - [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 21 March 2017 Ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and welcome! Thank you for coming. Today's event is one of the most important in my tenure as a Commissioner for one simple reason: You are our jewel in the crown.

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1st HBP Curriculum workshop series - Research, ethics and societal impact - 10-12 July 2017, Stockholm, Sweden

[Source: Research & Innovation] Responsible research: How to deal with animals and ICT in science – an ethical approach. This Workshop aims to provide the participants with insights on ethical aspects of the use of ICT and animals in science and research. Designated discussion rounds will provide the possibility for participants to interact with faculty and deepen the understanding of the topics addressed.

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REGIONAL WORKSHOP - How to best attract talented researchers - 13 June 2017, Tallinn, Estonia

[Source: Research & Innovation] The purpose of this regional workshop is to fully inform ‘newcomers’ (research performing institutions and research funders) on the principles of Charter and Code and their implementation in the research institution via the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). The workshop addresses HR Directors and HR Managers from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. It also addresses highlevel representatives of universities, research centres as well as beneficiaries and potential applicants of H2020 contracts/projects who need to comply with article 32 stipulating the (best effort) obligation to take measures to implement the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (C&C) for the benefit of all researchers and their institution.

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Science Café with Gorazd B. Stokin - 5 April 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Science Café with Gorazd B. Stokin is an unconventional open discussion on research in the field of the Alzheimer's disease, learning, memory and their failure. Our guest is a recognized scientist working in the field of neurology. His work is dedicated to Alzheimer's disease, especially to its early stage. He holds the position of Chair at the International Clinical Research Center within St. Anne's University Hospital Brno (FNUSA-ICRC). Dr. Stokin also participated in developing the Slovenian national strategy for improving the care of patients suffering from dementia. Science Café is a forum for discussion of current work and interesting scientific issues. It aims to be informal and accessible. Anyone can participate; speaker is there to be questioned and to talk about his work.

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Research Headlines - EU research funding targets help for people with Down syndrome

[Source: Research & Innovation] World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2017 raises awareness and informs policymaking and action at all levels of society. For its part, the EU has been a major funder of projects and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusion, boosting knowledge and improving the lives of people with Down syndrome and their families.

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The sunset of “Helios”

[Source: F4E] One of the most powerful supercomputers is switched off after completing its mission with success.

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Research Headlines - Electronic evidence, expertly explored

[Source: Research & Innovation] Crime moves with the times, with the law hard on its heels... Pirates and highwaymen do still exist, but these days they are likely to have smartphones, and the proof needed to catch and convict them is probably digital. With new questions about electronic evidence constantly arising, EU-funded researchers have mapped out a path towards a common framework.

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6th European Conference on Corporate R&D and Innovation CONCORDi 2017 - 27-29 September 2017, Seville, Spain

[Source: Research & Innovation] CONCORDi 2017 is the bi-annual European Conference on Corporate R&D and Innovation. Organised by the Joint Research Centre in association with the OECD, CONCORDi 2017 aims to identify the research, business and policy challenges in this area for the decade to come, and to provide guidance to the EU industrial research and innovation policy agenda.

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BioBanking 2017 - 14-15 June 2017, London, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] SMi's 7th annual conference on Biobanking will bring together Europe’s leading biorepositories, regulatory bodies + scientific pioneers to strengthen knowledge in biosample management as well as explore future advances in areas such as mobile bio-banking and cloud based sample management. Understanding the ethical and regulatory framework as well as the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on collaborative science in Europe will be a major focus. Plus, don’t miss keynote addresses from a selection of European biobanks currently adding value to clinical research through successful biobanking strategies including the European Sperm Bank, UK Biobank, UCL Baby Biobank, Auria Biobank and more. Exclusive updates from the European Commission and NIBSC-MHRA, will be just some of the event highlights for 2017. Join us this June to stay at the forefront of Biobanking developments in the 21st Century and address relevant and critical issues on how to improve your biobanking practice

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E-Rare Workshop on Data sharing and Harmonization - 4 May 2017, Berlin, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] E-Rare, the ERA-Net for Research Programmes on Rare Diseases will organize a workshop on data sharing and harmonization in order to promote these issues in the rare disease research community. The workshop will take place on the 4th of May 2017 in Berlin, Germany at the Ramada Hotel (Alexanderplatz). The conference sessions will be composed of plenary session, round table discussion and hands on session to discuss the following topics in relation to rare diseases research: • Application of the data sharing policies and recommendations by the researchers • Data sharing and harmonization tools and platforms • Integrating, tools, platforms and patients participation: what is desirable and how to get there? • « Hands on » experience. The number of places is limited! The deadline for registration is 7 of April 2017.

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Research Headlines - Twinning for human rights research excellence

[Source: Research & Innovation] Through the EU's twinning initiative for research bodies, Tallinn University has teamed up with the Danish Institute for Human Rights and Germany's Walther Schücking Institute of International Law to expand world-class research into human rights whilst raising excellence in the field.

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Research Headlines - Innovation in education for 21st century learning

[Source: Research & Innovation] Teaching the skills needed for the 21st century requires a new, creative and innovative approach. A team of EU-funded researchers at Tallinn University is developing such an approach, combining methods, instruments and experts from educational sciences, cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction, media studies and learning analytics.

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International recognition for ERC-funded research in archaeology

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Research Headlines - Budgeting for Europe's economic growth

[Source: Research & Innovation] Policymakers are currently reforming the rules that govern fiscal policy coordination in the EU and the euro-area. To help, an EU-funded project will investigate the best options for building a stronger economy.

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GLOBAL VALUE virtual launch - 12-14 June 2017, Vienna, Austria

[Source: Research & Innovation] GLOBAL VALUE is launching a toolkit based on three years of research on corporate impact measurement & management between 12-14 June 2017. Join the virtual launch and participate in exciting live sessions, keynotes, webcasts and group chats. Find out what the Sustainable Development Goals are and how they are relevant to your organization. Explore tools and guidance on how to measure your sustainability impacts and manage for global value. Get to know the GLOBAL VALUE toolkit with plenty of resources to get you started. T he event is free of charge and open to all stakeholders.

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VII International Conference on Environmental, Industrial and Applied Microbiology - BioMicroWorld2017 - 18-20 October 2017, Madrid, Spain

[Source: Research & Innovation] The BioMicroWorld2017 Conference will offer an excellent opportunity for researchers from a broad range of academic disciplines to present, exchange and disseminate information and experiences in the fields of industrial microbiology, biotechnology, environmental sciences, food and medical microbiology and other related fields.

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One-Day Symposium on New Research Data from the EU-funded project ODIN - Food Based Solutions for Optimal Vitamin D Nutrition and Health Through The Life Cycle - 24 March 2017, 1050 Brussels, EU Commission Building Research & Innvation, 21 Rue du Champ de Mars, Rooms SDR1 and SDR2 (Floor 1)

[Source: Research & Innovation] This one‐day event promises to be an exciting and informative day in which the implications of new research data on dietary requirements for vitamin D during childhood, adolescence and pregnancy and in dark-skinned adults residing in northern Europe will be discussed. ODIN researchers will present their latest research findings and there will be contributions from invited speakers. Please find the preliminary agenda for the day attached. The objectives of the symposium are: 1. To share new data on dietary requirements for vitamin D in Europe using dose-response randomized controlled trials in targeted population groups. 2. To gather decision makers together to discuss potential implications for food and nutrition policy. 3. To provide a forum for discussion, feedback and dialogue in relation to how research can address outstanding research bottlenecks. ODIN is an EC-funded project focusing on food-based solutions for optimal vitamin D nutrition and health throughout the lifecycle. The ODIN Project (http://ift.tt/1Dce8gB) is in the final year of a 4-year programme of research and involves a multidisciplinary consortium of 30 partners from 18 countries.

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First EU diagnostic components delivered to ITER site

[Source: F4E] The first ITER diagnostic components to be supplied by F4E have been delivered to the ITER site and accepted by ITER IO.

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Eurosteelmaster 2017, Advanced training course for the European steel sector - 15-19 May 2017, Terni, Italy

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Eurosteelmaster is aimed at managers, technical staff, researchers, trade unionists and other professionals operating in the steel industry and in closely related areas. Participants should possess a university degree or equivalent experience. The course is organized by CSM with the support of European Commission, EUROFER, Federacciai, ESTEP – European Steel Technology Platform. We welcome cooperation with EU interested parties, on the basis of enrollment of participants from the main European Steel and related Companies and we are open to any suggestion concerning both programme contents and high level speakers.

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4th HBP School - Future Computing: Brain Science and Artificial Intelligence - 12-18 June 2017, Obergurgl, Austria

[Source: Research & Innovation] The 4th HBP School offers a comprehensive programme covering all aspects of software, hardware, simulation, databasing, robotics, machine learning and theory relevant to the HBP research programme. Lectures, hands-on tutorials and practical exercises on software tools and neuromorphic hardware systems provide a high level view of the project, computing and ethical aspects of artificial neural systems. The school offers ample opportunities for scientific exchange between students and faculty during dedicated discussion sessions, tutorials and various social events. Application for this school is open to the whole student community and early post-docs. Up to 40 applicants will be selected based on an academic decision by the Scientific Director. Participants are required to submit an abstract on their current research with their application. Applications from young female investigators are highly encouraged. Application deadline: 22 March 2017 There is no registration fee. Accommodation will be provided. Seven travel grants will be available upon request (European students only).

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Research Headlines - Equipping first responders to protect citizens

[Source: Research & Innovation] Sadly many European cities are at risk of chemical, biological and radiological terrorist attacks. The EU-funded IF REACT project has developed innovative personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that first responders are better prepared. The new equipment can be manufactured as soon as orders start arriving.

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2017 EU Prize for Women Innovators: Commission awards four outstanding entrepreneurs

[Source: RAPID] European Commission - Press release Brussels, 8 March 2017 At an award ceremony in Brussels on International Women's Day, Commissioner Carlos Moedas and Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness announced the four winners of the 2017 Horizon 2020-funded EU Prize for Women Innovators.

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The Future of Transportation World Conference in Koln, Germany - 5-6 July 2017, Cologne, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] A multiple-session conference bringing transportation experts together to discuss the future of transportation at the macro, societal and technological levels.

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Success Stories - Sustainability and a sea of change for the ship industry

[Source: Research & Innovation] Today, the shipping industry finds itself in a sea of change. New international standards require vessels to reduce air pollution, meaning fewer emissions. It's a challenge for builders as altering a ship's power can sacrifice safety. How can the industry ensure that marine vessels remain safe while cutting emissions? A shipyard in Croatia is helping scientists to improve maritime transport.

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Let there be fusion!

[Source: F4E] A new documentary presents the facts about the energy crisis and sheds light on the potential of ITER.

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FutureTDM Workshop II - European Parliament event on text and data mining - 29 March 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Using machine technology to sift through big data can help us further our understanding of the arts, business, science and beyond. This provides an opportunity for economic and cultural growth. Yet in the EU, we aren’t doing as much of this text and data mining as in other parts of the world. For the past 18 months, EU funded Project FutureTDM has been exploring why. Building on our findings (presented at our first workshop) we are now producing policy recommendations and guidelines to help improve EU uptake of TDM. We will present these along with our latest report on the economics of TDM at the European Parliament workshop on 29 March. After the panel discussion, we will hold an informal session where stakeholders can provide further input on policy specific to their sector.

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Research Headlines - Novel therapy starves the engine driving cancer cell growth

[Source: Research & Innovation] European researchers have identified a novel approach to prevent the growth of cancer tumours and inhibit them from spreading, potentially leading to highly effective treatments with fewer side effects.

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13-19 March: ERC Week to mark the 10th anniversary of the European Research Council

[Source: RAPID] European Commission - Upcoming events The news: To mark its 10th anniversary, the European Research Council (ERC) is organising an "ERC week" on 13 - 19 March that will see more than 100 events taking place across Europe and beyond to promote the ERC's successful decade in funding some of...

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Research Headlines - Belgian schools: bringing equal opportunities to immigrant children

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Belgian school system is highly segregated. Poorer standards of education are seen in schools where pupils are predominantly of immigrant background. EU researchers are compiling new datasets and information about school composition and teaching cohesion to ensure segregation does not have to mean a difference in education standards.

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Flexible and Integrated Energy Systems - A Smart Opportunity - 30 March 2017, Cardiff, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] This afternoon workshop at the Welsh Horizon 2020 Annual Event will focus on R&I in relation to smart energy systems. You will hear about the excellent research being undertaken in Wales through the FLEXIS and SPECIFIC programmes, both funded by the European Regional Development Fund, as well as the wider U.K. and E.U. context. The advantages of international cooperation will be explored using examples of Horizon 2020 projects. Finally, the impact of research on real world problems and economic opportunities will be demonstrated through the examples of the Tata steel site in Port Talbot and a Bridgend Council's Heat Network preparations. Attendees are also welcome to register for the general Horizon 2020 event in the morning, which includes a keynote speech by Deputy Director General Wolfgang Burtscher.

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Research Headlines - Pathways to success for second-generation migrants

[Source: Research & Innovation] Many children of migrants, born in their adopted homeland, have successfully overcome the odds and enjoy 'elite' status with well paid jobs. By studying these individuals, EU researchers hope to identify how policies and education can be changed to help more second-generation migrants achieve success.

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Research Headlines - New knowledge to fight back against antibiotic resistance

[Source: Research & Innovation] The use and misuse of antibiotics has accelerated the emergence of drug-resistant bacterial strains, threatening our ability to treat common diseases. EU-funded research has shed new light on the mechanisms behind these microbial mutations, with implications for our understanding of diseases and resistance to treatment.

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Pathways to success for second-generation migrants

[Source: ERC] Immigrants to the EU face greater challenges and barriers to employment than most of their European counterparts. Research has largely focused on understanding why the second generation often fail to achieve. But, what about those individuals who do reach the top and become part of the employed elite?

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Significant progress within the Neutral Beam Power Supplies area

[Source: F4E] Two important events have recently taken place in F4E’s Neutral Beam Power Supplies area.

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Research Headlines - Silicon in a new light

[Source: Research & Innovation] In an early application of a new discovery in semiconductor physics, EU-funded researchers have developed a silicon infrared detector that is simpler and cheaper than conventional detectors. The ultimate goal is a silicon-based laser.

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Hot electronics get magnetic cool

[Source: ERC] Faster supercomputers demand ever smaller-scale microstructures if they are to remain on a rising performance curve. Yet as transistors shrink to the nanometre scale, so power densities and temperatures rise – and the materials they are made of can only take so much before breaking down.

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