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Scientists grow “spare-part” organ Scientists have succeeded in growing a “spare-part” organ for the first time, leading to hope for new cancer treatments. A research team at Monash University in...
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UK to host conference on science and water policy
Brussels, 17 June 2002 A European conference on the theme of 'Science for water policy: the implications of the water framework directive' on 2 to 4 September in Norwich, UK. This three day...
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Communication on IPV6. Council Conclusions (Preparation of the Telecom Council 18 June)
Brussels, 17 June 2002 Background The European Council at its meeting in Lisbon on March 2000, set the objective for Europe to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the...
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GM food research may have a role to play in addressing world hunger, says food summit
Brussels, 17 June 2002 Research into genetically modified (GM) foods could be better addressed to help those who need it more, a meeting of the Food and agriculture organisation (FAO) of the United...
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UK-USA biotechnology and medical research collaboration receives funding boost
Brussels, 17 June 2002 New collaborations between the UK and the USA in the fields of biotechnology and medical research are to receive a boost in the form of five million GBP (approximately 7.8...
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Hospital Solidarity Network against AIDS: Presidency launches project
Brussels, 17 June 2002 Hospital solidarity to fight against aids. Note from Presidency to Council. Brussels, 12 June 2002 (document 9944/02 SAN 84). Full text This initiative is rooted in the...
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Updated text of proposal on high activity sealed radioactive sources
Brussels, 17 June 2002 Proposal for a Council Directive on the control of high activity sealed radioactive sources. Transmission note. Brussels, 14 June 2002 (document 9935/02 ATO 73; No. Cion prop...
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'Nanotechnology can stimulate scientific cooperation' - Busquin
Brussels, 17 June 2002 Nanotechnology research can stimulate the exchange of knowledge and the development of international scientific networks, Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin said at a press...
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Latest research news
Scientists beam up laser beam Teleportation – the disembodied transfer of an object from one place to another – has taken a significant step from Star Trek fiction to reality. An...
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Universities contribute £35 billiion to economy British universities contributed £35 billion to the economy and maintained more than half a million jobs, a report from Universities UK said today....
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Morris: QCA too rigid and slow The main education standards authority needs to “raise its game” if it is to make vocational qualifications more relevant to business and improve the school examination...
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Blair supports new UK initiative to increase science in schools
Brussels, 14 June 2002 A new four-year programme bringing together the UK government, a major pharmaceutical firm and a leading university aims to help improve the science teachings in the country's...
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Commission Communication: Civil protection - Progress made in implementing the programme for preparedness for possible emergencies
Brussels, 14 June 2002 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Civil protection - Progress made in implementing the programme for preparedness for possible...
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New press room available on CORDIS nanotechnology service
Brussels, 14 June 2002 CORDIS, the European Commission's Research and Development Information Service, has added a new press section to its nanotechnology thematic service which offers direct and...
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ESC Opinion on · Genetically-modified food and feed adopted during 29/30 May plenary
Brussels, 14 June 2002 · Genetically-modified food and feed Rapporteur: Ms Thomas (Various interests - UK) - Reference: COM(2001) 425 final - 2001/0173 COD - CES 694/2002 - Key points: The Committee...