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London super-university on the cards Imperial College, London, and University College London, two of the "jewels in the crown" of the British academic world, announced that they were in merger talks...
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Exploding star takes astronomers by surprise
Paris, 11 Oct 2002 A partially exploding star, known as a nova, has recovered more quickly than expected, say scientists who have analysed new data from the ESA's XMM-Newton X-ray satellite. Nova...
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High level group on hydrogen will be more than a talking shop, says member
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 The new high level group for hydrogen and fuel cells, launched on 10 October, 'won't just be a talking shop,' Mr I Stepheson, a member of the group, has told CORDIS News. The...
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Biotechnology sector needs proper application of EU patent law, says Commission report
Brussels, 10 th October 2002 All Member States must fully and swiftly implement the 1998 Directive on the legal protection of biotechnological inventions (Directive 98/44 ,see MEMO/00/39 ) or Europe...
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Commission to investigate patentability of human gene sequences and stem cells
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 The European Commission has stated that it is to investigate the scope of patents on sequences of genes isolated from the human body, and the patentability of human stem cells...
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Consumers must receive better information on genetically modified organisms
Copenhagen, 11 Oct 2002 In recent years, use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been much debated in Europe. In 2001, the European Commission proposed a new set of rules on how genetically...
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Genetically modified food and feed (extract from: Background, Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Luxembourg, 14 and 15 October 2002)
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 The Council will hold a policy debate on the proposal for a Regulation regarding genetically modified food and feed. The European Parliament gave his Opinion at first reading on...
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CEN Learning Technologies Workshop
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 Call for Experts for Project Teams on: eLearning Standards Observatory (deadline 10th November 2002) Interoperability frameworks for exchange of information between diverse...
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Information day on technology enhanced learning
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 An information day on technology enhanced learning will be hosted by Proacte on 5 December in Luxembourg. The event, intended for members of the research community, will provide...
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IDATE 2002 - international telecom media and Internet conference
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 Montpellier, France will host the IDATE 2002 international conference from 21 to 22 November. The event will examine Europe's place in the digital world, and assess the state of...
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Commission funds unique EU-China research expedition
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 Scientists from the UK and Spain will be among the first European researchers to visit the most remote areas of China, thanks to a Commission funded collaboration with the...
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Liftoff for Aurora: Europe's first steps to Mars, the Moon and beyond
Paris, 11 Oct 2002 Step by step, the European Space Agency's new Aurora space exploration programme is beginning to take shape. This ambitious programme, started by ESA in January 2002, sets out a...
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Proposed decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological co-operation between the European Community and Ukraine
Brussels, 11 Oct 2002 Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological co-operation between the European Community and Ukraine Full Text...
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Today's news
Cloning team looks to human embryos Ian Wilmut, the leader of the team that cloned Dolly the sheep, is to plunge into uncharted scientific waters by trying to clone human embryos for research. He...
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Update: 12:20
Imperial College and UCL discuss merger feasibility Imperial College London and University College London are dicussing a merger. The colleges want to compete more effectively on the global stage....