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Academics fight rise of creationism at universities A growing number of science students on British campuses and in sixth form colleges are challenging the theory of evolution and arguing that Darwin...
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Commission decision consolidating protection measures against avian influenza (OJ link)
Brussels, 17 February 2006 Commission Decision of 17 February 2006 concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Community and repealing...
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Europe opens its doors to services, but are those doors open wide enough?
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 The EU's Single Market took another step forward on 16 February, as the European Parliament voted to open Member States' borders to the service sector, but experts warn that the...
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Quantum mapping techniques open up possibilities for fuel cells
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 More efficient fuel cells will soon be possible thanks to research carried out in Sweden by the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (KTH), Uppsala University and Link...
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India boasts huge inflow of foreign R&D investment
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 In recent years, Europe has become increasingly aware of threats to its position as one of the most competitive regions in the world. Emerging economies such as China, South...
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MEPs launch Circle for Research and Innovation
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 MEPs Jerzy Buzek and Jorgo Chatzimarkakis launched the 'EP Research and Innovation Circle' in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 14 February. The circle will meet four...
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European Marie Curie Conference 2006, Manchester, 10-12 April
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 The European Commission is calling for all Marie Curie Fellows to participate in the European Marie Curie Conference 2006, which will take place on 10 to 12 April in Manchester...
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Launch of vision paper for Sustainable Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction Platform -- Paris, 2 March
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 The vision paper of the Sustainable Farm Animal Breeding and Reproduction (EFABAR) Technology Platform will be launched in Paris, France, on 2 March The paper, entitled, '...
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Technical meeting with EFSA on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) - Parma, February 22 2006 [17 February 2006]
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 In line with its policy on engaging with organisations with a legitimate interest in EFSA's work, EFSA has invited scientists from environmental non-governmental organizations (...
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Agenda of the Research Working Party, 20 February 2006
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 Full text of Document 664/1/06 Revision 01 Morning 1. Specific programme "Cooperation": - preparation of Coreper on the basis of Presidency compromise text doc. 136/05 RECH 182...
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Agenda of the Research and Joint Research/Atomic Questions Working Party, 20 February 2006
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 Full text of Document 664/06 Morning 1. Specific programme "Cooperation": - preparation of Coreper on the basis of Presidency compromise text doc. 136/05 RECH 182 COMPET 198 2....
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U.S. National Academies to set up Committee on Stem Cell Research Guidelines to Be Established
Washington, 17 Feb 2006 The National Academies' National Research Council and Institute of Medicine are convening a new committee to provide updated guidelines on the conduct of human embryonic stem...
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MoU for the Implementation of COST Action 865 "Bioencapsulation Multiscale Interaction Aquaculture" (link)
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 Full text of Document 207/06 Suite of documents 207/06 [...] [Public Info Net automatically generates links to Council Register documents where an appropriately formatted...
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MoU for the Implementation of COST Action P20 "Les Aid" Large-Eddy Simulation for Advanced Industrial Design" (link)
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 Full text of Document 212/06 Suite of documents 212/06 [...] [Public Info Net automatically generates links to Council Register documents where an appropriately formatted...
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MoU for the Implementation of COST Action P19 "Multiscale Modelling of Materials" (link)
Brussels, 17 Feb 2006 Full text of Document 211/06 Suite of documents 211/06 [...] [Public Info Net automatically generates links to Council Register documents where an appropriately formatted...