Friday, April 28, 2017

European Parliament provides discharge to “Fusion for Energy” for 2015 financial year

[Source: F4E] Overwhelming majority vote underlines renewed confidence on ITER project and F4E

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The manufacturing of the ITER Poloidal Field coils has started

[Source: F4E] Engineers in Europe and China collaborate to deliver five out of the six massive magnets.

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Europe 2050: Preparing a Research & Innovation Roadmap for Raw Materials - 13 June 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The partners of the Horizon 2020 funded project Vision and Roadmap for European Raw Materials – VERAM cordially invite you to participate in the VERAM Experts’ Workshop, which will take place on 13 June 2017, in Brussels. The event will be hosted ahead of the next Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) of the European Commission (EC), and the new mandate of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP RM) undertaken by the Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW). A long-term 2050 vision and roadmap is crucial to achieving European economic growth and restructuring. Therefore, a more coordinated approach towards raw materials management will help reduce external supply dependency and lead to an efficient use of resources, improve the competitiveness of EU industry, and its environmental impact and eco-efficiency. VERAM values your views, opinions and ideas as crucial to setting a comprehensive and solid Research and Innovation Roadmap for European Raw Materials in 2050.

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1st MYCOKEY International Conference "Global Mycotoxin Reduction in the Food and Feed Chain" - 11-14 September 2017, Ghent, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] The H2020 MycoKey project first international event for the food and feed safety community is foreseen in Ghent, Belgium from 11 to 14 September 2017. Food safety experts will join the 3 days conference to discuss about the emerging issues related to mycotoxins menace in the world, also focusing on food and feed chains. The Conference is organized by UGENT, partner of MycoKey Consortium, in strict collaboration with MyToolBox, the complementary project funded by H2020 under the same call SFS 13-2015. Main topics: • Global impact of mycotoxins • Biodiversity and toxigenic fungi monitoring • Mycotoxin analytical challenges • Prevention Animal health and toxicology I • mpact of climate change • Challenges for developing countries • Remediation and intervention • Human health and toxicology • Modelling & ICT solutions

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ISM – MYCOKEY Workshop – Training Course 2017 Strategies for minimization of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in food chains - 16-19 October 2017, Bari, Italy

[Source: Research & Innovation] The Institute of Sciences of Food Production – National Research Councilof Italy (ISPA-CNR), under the aegis of the MycoKey project (http://www.mycokey.eu/) and the International Society for Mycotoxicology (ISM), is hosting a 4 days Workshop-Training Course from 16 to 19 October, 2017. The course aims at training smart, integrated, sustainable solutions and innovative tools to manage and reduce the major mycotoxins (aflatoxins, fumonisins, trichothecenes and ochratoxin A) in economically important food and feed chains (maize, wheat, barley, dried fruits and grape) in pre and post-harvest. Advanced technologies in the field of chemical detection, molecular analysis, modelling and ICT solutions will be covered by highly qualified international instructors, throughout lectures and laboratory experiences. About half of the duration of the workshop will be ”hands on” and spent in the laboratory.

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Research Headlines - Charting a course towards autonomous shipping

[Source: Research & Innovation] Autonomous cargo ships could provide a safer, greener and more cost efficient means of moving goods around the world. And while further development is needed, they are feasible, say EU-funded researchers.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

90% Indoors ! Solutions for healthy and energy efficient buildings - 29 June 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] We spend up to 90% of our lives indoors. Yet the air quality inside buildings has been shown to be 2 to 5 times poorer than outdoors. This can also true for modern energy efficient buildings due to increased insulation levels and greater air tightness. The event will be an opportunity for policy makers, industries, building designers and academia to learn how innovative eco-materials can help address both indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings, and discuss how best to bring those innovations to the market. Participation is free of charge, however registration is required (please use the registration button on the right hand side). As places are limited, please make sure to register for the event no later than 31 May 2017.

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Urban Water Atlas for Europe – a 360° view of water management in cities

[Source: RAPID] European Commission - Press release Brussels, 27 April 2017 The European Commission published today the Urban Water Atlas for Europe. The publication – the first of its kind – shows how different water management choices, as well as other factors such as waste management, climate change and even our food...

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Research Headlines - Cost-effective method to make low-friction dynamic seals

[Source: Research & Innovation] Seals that prevent leaks between moving machine parts could soon last longer and be more energy-efficient. An EU-funded project's techniques mould rubber and plastic dynamic seals with surface texture, making the SMEs manufacturing them more competitive.

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Research Headlines - New production method to cut costs of meningitis drugs

[Source: Research & Innovation] The weakened immune system in people with HIV/AIDS makes them particularly vulnerable to fungal infections such as cryptococcal meningitis, which can be deadly. The medicine used to treat the condition is flucytosine, and EU-funded researchers have developed a new and more efficient way of producing it. This will cut production costs, making it more affordable for people in low-income countries.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe (MIME) – A preview of research results - 27 April 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The MIME project answers the Commission's request for analysis and practical orientationsregarding the handling of individual and societal multilingualism in a time of change. Theproject presents several notable features. In particular, it is focused on the public policyaspects of multilingualism, and aims to provide useful conceptual tools, helping decisionmakers to weigh the pros and cons of various strategies for handling the multilingualchallenge in a variety of contexts. It is also deeply interdisciplinary and combines the inputsof no less than ten different disciplines. This event is primarily destined for people whose work in politics, policy or administrationleads them to ponder the advantages and drawbacks of alternative language policy choices.We are, in particular, interested in feedback that will help us to efficiently fine-tune, for thebenefit of users, communication about research-backed language policy tools in order tomake them as accessible and useful as possible.

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Social Innovation – Research and Policy of the Future: towards a comprehensive innovation policy - 24-25 October 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The conference, titled "Social Innovation – Research and Policy of the Future: towards a comprehensive innovation policy" on 24th and 25th October in Brussels, is going to be one of the key events on social innovation in the year 2017. It is planned to explore the future of social innovation research and policy by bringing together leading social innovators, academics and politicians to discuss: - the state-of-the-art of conceptualising and doing social innovation on a global scale; - methods and good practices to create desirable social change; - resources, means and levers making social innovation processes effective; and - an international comparison of social innovation practices, policies and research. The conference is hosted by one project under the EU 7th Framework Programme, SI-DRIVE – Social Innovation – Driving Force of Social Change, one project under the Horizon 2020 Programme, SIC – Social Innovation Community, the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts and NET4SOCIETY, a network of National Contact Points in Horizon 2020. For the programme please click here.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

MIND SETS project Final Conference, Brussels, 22 and 23 May - 22-23 May 2017, Bouche à Oreille Conference Centre - 11, Rue Félix Hap, B-1040 Bruxelles

[Source: Research & Innovation] Come to the final conference of the Horizon 2020 project MIND-SETS, organised together with the Horizon2020 project Mobility4EU: "Towards user-centric transport in Europe. Challenges, solutions and collaborations". The event will look at how to create more user-centric mobility in Europe.The conference will bring together experts on mobility innovation across all modes to discuss the new challenges and needs for transport in Europe. Keynote speakers will provide the impetus for a discussion with a selection of on-going European projects that are looking into future transport and mobility needs and solutions in Europe.The event will be held on 22 and 23 May in Brussels at Bouche à Oreille.Click to see the agenda or get more details about sessions, venue and registration. Admission to the event is free but registration is required and places are limited.Early birds registration is highly recommended.What are you waiting for? Do not hesitate and register: you are just one click away!

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Research Headlines - Mosquito genomes may hold the key to combating malaria

[Source: Research & Innovation] Malaria is one of the world's deadliest diseases, but cutting-edge research into the genetics of malaria-carrying mosquitoes could lead to new methods to prevent transmission that could save hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Success Stories - Via Lactea project reveals a new view of the Milky Way

[Source: Research & Innovation] Imagine our galaxy as a huge living organism, with its own skeleton and its own evolution. The Via Lactea project, after three years of research, has put together a big database about the area of the universe that hosts our galaxy.

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Research Headlines - Reflecting on cultural opposition to communism

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded COURAGE project is compiling and analysing collections of cultural opposition in former socialist countries, making the collections more accessible for educational and research purposes and highlighting their importance as a testimony to anti-communist opposition in Europe.

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Friday, April 21, 2017

1st HBP Curriculum workshop series - Understanding the brain: Neurobiology for non-specialists - 3-5 July 2017, Innsbruck, Austria

[Source: Research & Innovation] The aim of this interactive workshop is to provide practical insights into basic and translational neuroscience research for interested non-specialists. The topics addressed range from essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, over IPS cells, to networks and behaviour. Plasticity and modulation of networks and signal transmission under physiological (like learning and memory) and pathological situations (like addiction, epilepsy or neurodegeneration) will form an essential part.

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1st HBP Curriculum workshop series - ICT for non-specialists - 21-23 June 2017, Paris, France

[Source: Research & Innovation] Working on the frontiers between neuroscience and ICT, or medicine and ICT requires basic knowledge in the field of computer science. This workshop complements the online course ICT for non-specialists and provides practical insights into ICT research for young investigators interested in the subject without an ICT background, who require some basics for their research. Lectures and seminars will be accompanied by practical work and open discussion rounds. Experts in various areas of ICT will be available on site.

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1st HBP Curriculum workshop series New horizons in clinical neuroscience: Brain medicine for non-specialists - 5-7 July 2017, Innsbruck, Austria

[Source: Research & Innovation] The aim of this interactive workshop is to deepen and complete the online course on brain medicine for non-specialists with the most recent advances in research of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. Lectures and tutorials by international experts will report the state of the art of research and treatment of brain diseases. Representatives of the Allen Institute for Brain Science (AI, USA) and the Human Brain Project (HBP, Europe) will present novel avenues for exploiting large biological datasets for future classification of brain diseases, which may lead to new strategies for developing therapeutics.

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ENEA Brasimone successfully concludes corrosion and erosion tests on materials

[Source: F4E] The LiFus6 facility replicates the demanding environment of IFMIF.

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The future of EU citizenship - 26-28 April 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] Could the citizenship rights enjoyed by EU citizens be under threat? Are Europeans fully aware of their citizenship rights - and using them to full effect? In the 21st Century, what does it really mean to be a Citizen of the EU? It’s twenty years since the Maastricht Treaty introduced the idea of EU citizenship – but that citizenship is now under pressure as never before. A 4-year major research project - bEUcitizen - All Rights Reserved? Barriers towards EUropean CITIZENship – has explored these challenges and can now reveal how best to respond to them. The project’s final conference will be held at the Residence Palace, 175 rue de la Loi, 1048 Brussels on 26-28th April 2017.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Research Headlines - An inbuilt firefighting system for buses

[Source: Research & Innovation] An intelligent system developed by EU-funded researchers can provide buses and coaches with firefighting capabilities. This integrated solution is designed to detect, locate and suppress fires quickly. It can address some of them before they even start.

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Success Stories - Nature-based solutions for urban dwellers

[Source: Research & Innovation] Big city life can mean a lack of green living spaces, especially in more crowded, less affluent urban areas. TURAS, an EU-funded project, demonstrated ways to add green to the grey - transforming stressful urban areas into more liveable and sustainable spaces where local communities can thrive.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Health Leaders Research Congress - 24-25 April 2017, Berlin, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] HLRC 2018 offers delegates the opportunity to hear from and interact with thought leaders and practitioners in health research, policy and practice, who are all working to address global health challenges. Attended by leading academic staff, healthcare industry, researchers, policy makers, funding agency leaders, NGOs, the private sector, health providers and practitioners, and government representatives, the congress offers a perfect opportunity to network, partner, learn and collaborate to drive collaboration in bench to bedside research. HLRC offers the best case studies, most important policy developments and an opportunity to network with other delegates who are aiming to build global partnerships in health research, or implement the latest research results with their patients or hospitals. Only the most dynamic and relevant keynotes, speakers and case studies are selected to be part of the two-day agenda. The programme is filled with thought-provoking addresses, high-level panel discussions and in-depth case studies, along with informative posters and exhibitions. All proceedings, presentations and posters from the congress are published online and are completely open access.

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UKRO Conference 2017 - 22-23 June 2017, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] Each year the UK Research Office (UKRO) organises a two-day conference aimed primarily at European Liaison Officers, European research managers, Research Councils and policy makers. The 2017 edition of the UKRO Conference will take place from Thursday 22 to Friday 23 June at the Centre for Life in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The conference programme invites a number of excellent speakers to inform and stimulate discussions with conference participants.

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Research Headlines - Harnessing the sun to clean up industrial processes

[Source: Research & Innovation] The production of cement and lime involves fossil fuels and produces harmful greenhouse gases. Industry could change this, if scientists can develop a technology that can use solar power for high temperature industrial processes. The EU-funded SOLPART project has built lab-scale reactors that use a solar powered process to meet this need.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Research Headlines - Miniature satellites en route for the ISS

[Source: Research & Innovation] A throng of 28 miniature satellites designed by EU-funded researchers are winging their way to the International Space Station (ISS). The rocket carrying the satellites was launched in the early hours of 18 April, and is due to dock at the ISS in the coming days. The satellites are expected to be deployed at the end of April or early May, while another launch - containing another 8 satellites - is foreseen for May.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Success Stories - Researchers cover all bases to stop dengue fever spread

[Source: Research & Innovation] Dengue fever kills around 25 000 people every year and infects 50-100 million, according to the WHO. With incidences rising, there is a new urgency to predict where it will strike (is Europe at risk?) and who is vulnerable. Doctors also need the tools to diagnose the disease quickly, while gaining the upper hand over the mosquitoes that carry the virus would limit its spread in the first place. Between them, three EU-funded projects are approaching Dengue Fever from each of these angles in the race to save lives.

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Conference on Sustainable Energy, Engineering, Materials and Environment - 26-28 July 2017, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] This conference offers a platform for worldwide researchers and scientists from academia, industry and government to discuss proposals and disseminate results on sustainable energy and materials and its impact on engineering and our Environment. The formation of lasting productive partnerships between the participants is also an objective of this conference. This research conference is open to all in the research and scientific community. All presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be invited for consideration as a full peer review submission of the conference journals. There will also be opportunities for companies and institutions to introduce their products and services at this conference. If you wish to enquire further about this option, please contact the Organising Committee

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Research Headlines - Detecting diabetic kidney disease before it really sets in

[Source: Research & Innovation] The damage done by chronic kidney disease is irreversible: once the illness has taken hold, the organ can't be healed. Patients' prospects and quality of life would be much improved if the condition could be spotted sooner. An EU-funded project has developed a biomarker test to pick up very early signs of diabetic kidney disease, and identified possible improvements in the approach to therapy.

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Towards user-centric transport in Europe. Challenges, solutions and collaborations - 22-23 May 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Mobility4EU and MIND-SETS present the public event “Towards user-centric transport in Europe. Challenges, solutions and collaborations”. The event will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of May at the Conference Centre Bouche à Oreille in Brussels. This public event will bring together experts on innovations in mobility across all modes to discuss the new challenges and new demands on transport in Europe. Keynote speakers will provide the impetus for a discussion with a selection of ongoing European projects that are looking into future transport and mobility needs and solutions in Europe. Together with the conference participants, they will create a new prism through which to understand European transport.

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5th UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event will focus on science & skills for renewables integration - 2 June 2017, Leuven, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] From 31 May to 2 June 2017, KU Leuven (Belgium) hosts the 5th UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event (ECE) on the SET-Plan Core Priority “N°1 in Renewable Energy”. The event intends to stimulate discussion among university leaders on the development of innovative and multidisciplinary research and education programmes. The conference will also offer specific opportunities for “clustering” knowledge, in which research and education leaders from different disciplines will present their views on the specific priorities of the SET-Plan. The event is the fifth of the series of six events aiming to mobilise Europe’s university community in the field of energy. It carries forward the activities outlined in the “Roadmap for European Universities in Energy” published in December 2016. Through the event, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions for new paradigms in energy higher education and research in the specific field of renewables integration. EUA and the UNI-SET consortium have launched a Call for Contributions welcoming proposals for parallel sessions in form of good practices and initiatives (download the Call for Contributions on the event`s website).

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Research Headlines - Composing better biocomposites

[Source: Research & Innovation] High-performance biocomposites derived from wheat straw and recycled paper? EU-funded researchers have developed new materials and components based on substances isolated from these renewable residues. They have also found a way to extract silica from the straw, offering a greener alternative to current production methods for this compound.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 12, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 12, 2017 is Everglades National Park.
Everglades National Park is a U.S. National Park in Florida that protects the southern 20 percent of the original Everglades. It is the largest tropical wilderness in the United States and is the third-largest national park in the lower 48 states after Death Valley and Yellowstone. The park was established in 1934 when canal-building projects in South Florida were threatening the quickly vanishing Everglades, a network of wetlands and forests fed by a river flowing out of Lake Okeechobee into Florida Bay. It was the first national park created to protect a fragile ecosystem. The park is the most significant breeding ground for tropical wading birds in North America and contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. It is home to 36 threatened or protected species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile, and the West Indian manatee, and supports 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals, and 50 species of reptiles. Most of South Florida's fresh water comes from the Biscayne Aquifer, which is replenished by the Everglades.

5th UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event will focus on science & skills for renewables integration - 31 May 2017, Leuven, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] From 31 May to 2 June 2017, KU Leuven (Belgium) hosts the 5th UNI-SET Energy Clustering Event (ECE) on the SET-Plan Core Priority “N°1 in Renewable Energy”. The event intends to stimulate discussion among university leaders on the development of innovative and multidisciplinary research and education programmes. The conference will also offer specific opportunities for “clustering” knowledge, in which research and education leaders from different disciplines will present their views on the specific priorities of the SET-Plan. The event is the fifth of the series of six events aiming to mobilise Europe’s university community in the field of energy. It carries forward the activities outlined in the “Roadmap for European Universities in Energy” published in December 2016. Through the event, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions for new paradigms in energy higher education and research in the specific field of renewables integration. EUA and the UNI-SET consortium have launched a Call for Contributions welcoming proposals for parallel sessions in form of good practices and initiatives (download the Call for Contributions on the event`s website).

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Opportunities for small wind turbines in urban areas - Results of the SWIP Project - 11 May 2017, Brussels, Belgium

[Source: Research & Innovation] Small scale wind energy has significant potential in urban, suburban and industrial areas, but numerous challenges currently stand in the way to wide-scale uptake of this decentralised energy resource. At this conference, organised in the framework of the European-funded SWIP project, you will learn about new technological developments in small wind turbines, and how to best integrate small turbines into urban areas, taking account of aesthetic impact, noise, vibration and safety issues, social awareness and acceptance, and regulatory and commercial limitations.

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Success Stories - Avatars help schizophrenia patients silence tormenting voices

[Source: Research & Innovation] People with schizophrenia are volunteering for a European research project to help the control and perhaps even silence the tormenting voices in their heads by confronting a computer avatar of themselves.

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Research Headlines - At home in extreme environments: Europe's first space analogue habitat

[Source: Research & Innovation] What would it be like to live on Mars? Much like Earth, maybe, in due course - but the pioneers who will one day head out there will face a deeply hostile environment upon arrival. EU-funded researchers have developed a habitat for simulated space missions in suitably challenging locations down here on Earth. It can also support research in extreme conditions.

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 11, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 11, 2017 is Margaret Lea Houston.
Margaret Lea Houston (April 11, 1819 – December 3, 1867) was First Lady of the Republic of Texas, First Lady of the state of Texas, and a founding member of Concord Baptist Church in Grand Cane, Texas. She was a poet and an accomplished musician. Her influence on husband Sam Houston persuaded him to give up alcohol and profane language. Margaret gave birth inside the governor's mansion to the youngest of their eight children, as angry mobs gathered outside in response to her husband's opposition to Texas signing the Ordinance of Secession of the Civil War. He was removed from office for refusing to swear loyalty to the Confederacy. Their eldest son joined the Confederate army and was left for dead on the battlefield at Shiloh, saved by a Union Army clergyman who found a Bible from Margaret in his pocket. Sam Houston died of illness before the end of the war, as Margaret sat by his bed reading to him from the 23rd Psalm. She became the keeper of his legacy and opened his records to a trusted biographer. When she died of yellow fever, Margaret could not be buried with her husband in a public cemetery for fear of contamination, and was instead interred on private family property.

MSCA Individual Fellowships (IF) (Liverpool, UK) - 5 May 2017, Liverpool, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] Aim of the event The event aim to provide participants with an in-depth overview of the IF scheme. Participants should gain a clear understanding of the proposal format for each scheme and the key issues relating to planning, writing and submitting proposals. Programme outline: The event at Liverpool John Moores University on 5 May will start at 10:00 and finish by 15:00 (with registration from 9:30). Please note that an additional Individual Fellowships event will take place in Bristol on 23 May.

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Horizon 2020 – an European programme for my company? Info session - 28 April 2017, Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

[Source: Research & Innovation] Participate on the 28 April info session and learn more about Horizon 2020 and the opportunities for the Portuguese companies. With the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and the European Investment Bank. Free event but subject to registration.

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MSCA Individual Fellowships (IF) (Bristol, UK) - 23 May 2017, Bristol, United Kingdom

[Source: Research & Innovation] Aim of the event is to provide participants with an in-depth overview of the IF scheme. Participants should gain a clear understanding of the proposal format for each scheme and the key issues relating to planning, writing and submitting proposals. Programme outline: The event at University of Bristol on 23 May will start at 10:30 and finish by 15:30 (with registration from 10:00). Please note that an additional Individual Fellowships event will take place in Liverpool on 5 May.

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Why apply for European Funding in the energy sector under Horizon 2020? - 4 May 2017, Berlin, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] This is one of the many questions representatives from the European Commission and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will discuss with highly experienced specialists of the energy sector on May 4th, 2017 during the Berliner ENERGIETAGE (BET, "Berlin ENERGY DAYS”). After giving an overview of the energy section in the present European Funding Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020, the panel will be open for an in depth discussion on the Dos and Don´ts in European Funding. The event will be held in German. Registrations for our panel discussions will be open until April 25th, 2017: http://ift.tt/2ny15nl . Participants may send their questions in advance to eu-energie@fz-juelich.de and/or join the discussion actively in Berlin.

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Research Headlines - Fish production forecasts for sustainable fisheries

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded ClimeFish project will co-create projections of fish production and distribution together with industry. The project will help ensure that future increases in seafood production occur in areas and for species where there is potential for sustainable growth.

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 10, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 10, 2017 is Noel Park.
Noel Park in north London is a planned community designed by Rowland Plumbe in the late 19th century, consisting of 2,200 model dwellings. It was developed in open countryside to the north of London between the historic villages of Highgate and Tottenham by the Artizans, Labourers & General Dwellings Company. One of the earliest garden suburbs in the world, it provided affordable housing for working-class families wishing to leave the inner city. Every property had a front and rear garden, and it was close enough to the rail network to allow its residents to commute to work. In line with the principles of the company's founder, William Austin, it had no pubs, and there are still none today. As a result of London's rapid expansion during the early 20th century, and particularly after the London Underground was extended to the area in 1932, Noel Park was surrounded by later developments. In 1965, it was incorporated into the newly created London Borough of Haringey. Despite damage during World War II and demolition work during the construction of Wood Green Shopping City in the 1970s, it remains largely architecturally intact.

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 9, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 9, 2017 is Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France is dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members and other Canadians killed during the First World War. Designed by Walter Seymour Allward, the monument is the centrepiece of a 100-hectare (250-acre) battlefield park, overlapping the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge offensive (9 April 1917) that began the Battle of Arras. In that offensive, all four divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force participated as a cohesive battle formation for the first time, and it became a Canadian national symbol of achievement and sacrifice. France ceded the land to Canada for its memorial. Wartime tunnels, trenches, craters, and unexploded munitions still honeycomb the grounds, which are largely closed off for public safety. Preserved trench lines and several other memorials and cemeteries are contained within the park. King Edward VIII unveiled it in July 1936, and Queen Elizabeth II re-dedicated the restored monument on the 90th anniversary of the offensive. The site, one of only two National Historic Sites of Canada outside the country, is maintained by Veterans Affairs Canada.

Friday, April 7, 2017

H2020 Waterborne Research Conference - 8 June 2017, Brussels

[Source: Research & Innovation] The European Commission, supported by INEA, is pleased to announce the 'H2020 Waterborne Research Conference', that will be held in Brussels on Thursday 8 June 2017. This is your opportunity to learn about Horizon 2020 research supporting safe, competitive and sustainable Waterborne transport. High level key notes will shed light in the policy framework while all Waterborne transport research, supported to date within "Mobility for Growth", will be concisely and clearly explained by the researchers themselves, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. This is your chance to discover the latest developments concerning Waterborne transport research supported by Horizon 2020, expected impacts and how results can be used for policy-making. What are you waiting for? Participate, meet the researchers, ask questions, discuss and network! To register, please contact: RTD-WATERBORNE-CONFERENCE@ec.europa.eu We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels!

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Research Headlines - Engineering bacteria to churn out chemicals

[Source: Research & Innovation] Scientists are delving into the core machinery of cellular life, in search of the mechanisms driving bacterial evolution and adaptation. Their findings promise biosynthetic factories able to convert biomass into fuels and valuable chemicals.

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International Spring School on Forefront Alloys and Advanced Materials for Extreme Conditions - 15-17 May 2017, Sardinia, Italy

[Source: Research & Innovation] ICARUS and SUPERMAT are thrilled to invite you to the International Spring School on Forefront Alloys and Advanced Materials for Extreme Conditions which will take place from May 15th to May 17th, 2017 at Chia Laguna Resort, in Sardinia, Italy. The International Spring School on Forefront Alloys and Advanced Materials for Extreme Conditions will be a valuable opportunity for students and young generations to be specifically trained on the cutting edge science and technology intrinsic to the ICARUS & SUPERMAT projects. The Specific Objectives of this fruitful experience are the following: • To discuss and teach the last methodologies and scientific advances for the exploration of new nano-crystalline stable alloys, new coatings, and high entropy alloys. • To learn about forefront materials operating under extreme conditions in Aerospace and Energy Production. • To understand the current technological industrial needs and about how materials science is going to answer to present challenges. Significant information and details are provided in the official Spring School mini-site. Registrations are already open, so take advantage of the early bird registration by registering here!

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1st HBP Curriculum workshop series - Intellectual property rights, translation and exploitation of research - 17-19 July 2017, Leimen, Germany

[Source: Research & Innovation] This “hackathon” style workshop completes and complements the online course on Intellectual Property Rights, Translation and Exploitation of Research. Students will work in small groups around joint applied research ideas in Neuroscience that the students will offer and conceive by themselves. The participants will study how to advance their ideas from the lab to market, understand the needs, the target population, patentability options and how to build a business model. Finally they will present their ideas to industry and academy experts. The workshop is a hands on unique experience of diving into the entrepreneurial world, learning how to advance the science into the next step.

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Regional workshop - Better talent management for better Bulgaria & Romania - 17 October 2017, Sofia, Cyprus

[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 a step-wise procedure called the "Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)". The workshop addresses HR Directors and HR Managers in Research performing and Research funding institutions from Bulgaria and Romania. It also addresses high-level 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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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 7, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 7, 2017 is Gabriel Pleydell.
Gabriel Pleydell was an English landowner and politician. Born before 1519 into a large, affluent family, he became a Member of Parliament for Wootton Bassett in 1553, close to his family estate at Midgehall in Wiltshire. His election to the Marlborough constituency two years later may have been made possible by his father's influential connections. He returned to the Wootton Bassett seat in 1563 at the request of Sir John Thynne, whom he had supported in a dispute over the Knighthood of the Shire in 1559. He was alleged to be one of the ringleaders of a plot to exile Queen Mary I of England, and made a contentious claim of parliamentary privilege after he was found guilty of this offence in 1555, an action which caused serious disagreement between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Legal accusations for most of his political career and imprisonment in Fleet Prison and the Tower of London helped "confirm for Gabriel Pleydell a niche in parliamentary history", according to a modern historian. He died in 1590 or 1591.

Success Stories - Humanoid robots to 'replace' search and rescue workers

[Source: Research & Innovation] Italian researchers are developing a humanoid robot to replace humans in search and rescue operations following disasters. Walk-Man is being taught to move and walk at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, and could one day save your life.

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F4E seeks Head of ITER Delivery

[Source: F4E] F4E offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to its strategic leadership as part of the senior management team in the role as Head of ITER Delivery.

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Research Headlines - Anticipating the impact of climate change on Europe's seafood

[Source: Research & Innovation] The EU-funded CERES project is using models to anticipate the impact of climate change on European fisheries and aquaculture. The assessment will feed into industry-driven solutions to secure Europe's seafood supply.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 6, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 6, 2017 is 7th Army (Kingdom of Yugoslavia).
The 7th Army was a Royal Yugoslav Army formation, raised three days before the German-led invasion of Yugoslavia of 6 April 1941, during World War II. On the first day of the invasion, the army's commander Dušan Trifunović was alarmed when the 4th Army, on the right flank of the 7th, was undercut by fifth column activities by Croats within its major units and higher headquarters. The Germans captured Maribor two days later and expanded their bridgeheads, supported by the Luftwaffe. On 10 April, the German 14th Panzer Division captured Zagreb. Italian offensive operations began the following day, with thrusts towards Ljubljana and down the Adriatic coast, capturing more than 30,000 Yugoslav troops near Delnice. When fifth column supporters of the Croatian nationalist Ustaše movement arrested the headquarters staff of the 7th Army later that day, the formation effectively ceased to exist. On 12 April, the Germans linked up with the Italians near the Adriatic coast, encircling the remnants of the 7th Army, which offered no further resistance. Ceasefires were implemented on 15 April, and the Yugoslav Supreme Command surrendered unconditionally.

Research Headlines - Connecting the dots for medical holography

[Source: Research & Innovation] No glasses, no headset, no smartphone - it is possible to produce 3D images that observers can view without cumbersome props. Base these displays on input from medical imaging devices and you could have the makings of a powerful new way to view patient scans. Holography holds the key, says an innovative SME that is developing this technology with EU support.

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Success Stories - Even insects have distinct personalities

[Source: Research & Innovation] Every pet owner knows that their dog, cat or guinea pig has its own individual and distinct personality and now research has backed this up, showing that even insects have clear character traits.

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1st ECSEL JU Symposium - 13-14 June 2017, Portomaso, St. Julian's, Malta

[Source: Research & Innovation] A wide range of European and global stakeholders in the Electronics Components and Systems field, including Industry, Research and Financial Communities, European, National and Regional decision-makers and international partners will get together in Malta on 13/14 June 2017 in the background of our annual event. This event aims to provide an unique opportunity and space for the ECSEL funded projects to present their progress and results to date, to disseminate the scientific and technological achievements, and to cast light on their contributions to the programme. The event will run over two days: Day 1 focuses on ECSEL JU projects’ results and achievements in key areas (e.g. Smart Health, Production, and Mobility and Semiconductor technology for IOT), while Day 2 is dedicated to a more strategic exchange featuring high-profile key note speeches and panel discussions. This event is organised under the auspices of the 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union. High-level representatives from Malta have already accepted our invitation to elaborate on the role of Malta and its perspectives in the ECS sector.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 5, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 5, 2017 is Shackleton–Rowett Expedition.
The Shackleton–Rowett Expedition (1921–22) was Sir Ernest Shackleton's last Antarctic project, and the final episode in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The venture, with vaguely defined geographic and scientific objectives, was financed by John Quiller Rowett, and is otherwise known as the Quest Expedition after its ship Quest, a converted Norwegian sealer. Shackleton had originally intended to go to the Arctic and explore the Beaufort Sea, but abandoned this plan when the Canadian government withheld financial support. Shortly after Quest's arrival at South Georgia, Shackleton died of a heart attack, aged 47. The expedition continued under the leadership of Frank Wild, with a three-month cruise to the eastern Antarctic, but the shortcomings of Quest as a polar vessel kept it from proceeding further than longitude 20°E, or from penetrating southward through the pack ice. After returning to South Georgia, Wild hoped for a second, more productive season in the ice, and took the ship to Cape Town for a refit, where he found a message from Rowett ordering them home. The expedition ended quietly, with limited achievements.

Research Headlines - Controlled catalysis for ultra-clean fuels

[Source: Research & Innovation] Catalysts are essential for a lot of chemical production processes, accelerating and enhancing chemical reactions to produce plastics, medicines and fuels more efficiently. Now, thanks to EU-funded research, catalysts are being made more precise and effective with potentially significant benefits for industry and the environment, not least through the development of ultra-clean fuels.

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Monday, April 3, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 4, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 4, 2017 is The Heart of a Woman.
The Heart of a Woman (1981) is the fourth of seven autobiographies by American writer Maya Angelou (pictured). She recounts events in her life between 1957 and 1962, as she travels to California, New York, Cairo and Ghana, and raises her teenage son. She becomes a published author active in the US civil rights movement, and is romantically involved with a South African freedom fighter. The book explores Angelou's theme of motherhood, and ends as she looks forward to newfound independence and freedom when her son leaves for college. Although most critics consider Angelou's first autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings more favorably, The Heart of a Woman has received positive reviews and was chosen as an Oprah's Book Club selection in 1997. The title is taken from a poem by Harlem Renaissance poet Georgia Douglas Johnson. "Faithful to the ongoing themes of survival, sense of self, and continuing education," according to critic Lyman B. Hagen, "The Heart of a Woman moves its central figures to a point of full personhood".

Success Stories - New ray of hope for premature babies

[Source: Research & Innovation] At the neonatal intensive care unit of Milan's Mangiagalli hospital, the patients are very vulnerable ones: premature babies. The hospital is testing a new tool aiming to improve their medical monitoring and reduce the risk of brain injury.

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Research Headlines - Breaking down barriers to EU text and data mining uptake

[Source: Research & Innovation] Text and data mining (TDM) has huge potential research and innovation, but the inhibitive European regulatory framework means that EU uptake remains low. The FutureTDM project will first identify these barriers, and then seek to dismantle them.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 3, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 3, 2017 is Camas pocket gopher.
The camas pocket gopher (Thomomys bulbivorus) is a rodent native to the Willamette Valley of northwestern Oregon in the United States. The herbivorous mammal collects its food in large, fur-lined, external cheek pouches, then hoards any surplus in underground tunnels. The coat, dull brown to lead gray, changes color and texture over the year. The gophers' large, protuberant incisors are well adapted for use in tunnel construction, particularly in the hard clay soils of the Willamette Valley. They make chattering sounds with their teeth; males and females make purring (or crooning) sounds when they are together, and the young make twittering sounds. Born toothless, blind and hairless, the young grow rapidly before being weaned at about six weeks of age. The species is prey for raptors and carnivorous mammals, and host to several parasitic arthropods and worms. While population trends are generally stable, threats to the species' survival include urbanization, habitat conversion for agricultural use and active attempts at eradication with trapping and poisons. Fiercely defensive when cornered, the gopher may become tame in captivity.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Wikipedia article of the day for April 2, 2017

The Wikipedia article of the day for April 2, 2017 is Courtney Love.
Courtney Love (born 1964) is an American singer and actress. Combining uninhibited live performances with confrontational lyrics, she was prolific in the punk and grunge scenes of the 1990s as the frontwoman of the alternative rock band Hole, which she formed in 1989. She was married to Kurt Cobain, frontman for Nirvana, until his suicide in 1994. Hole's second release, Live Through This (1994), achieved critical accolades and multi-platinum sales. In 1995, Love returned to acting, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996). Hole's third album, Celebrity Skin (1998), was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. After roles in the big-budget pictures Man on the Moon (1999) and Trapped (2002), she released her first solo album, America's Sweetheart (2004). She was sentenced to a rehabilitation facility in 2005 on drug charges. She returned to the music industry with Nobody's Daughter (2010), a Hole album, but without any members of the original lineup. In 2014 and 2015, she released two solo singles and returned to acting in the network series Empire and Sons of Anarchy.