Shocked and awed
From the bombardment of Guernica to the overwhelming force used in Iraq, artists have struggled to convey the full extent of terror from above, says Ian Patterson. Humankind may not be able to bear...
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Do you want to live to be 800? This man says that you can
A biogerontologist claims ageing can be reversed. Not all agree, finds Becky McCall I t comes as something of a surprise when Aubrey de Grey - a man who promotes a scientific theory that is dependent...
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Transatlantic and European comparisons in the UK's 2005 R&D Scoreboard (link)
Brussels, 03 Nov 2005 Only those companies that constantly seek to improve and innovate will be in a position to grasp the major opportunities that increasing globalisation offers, while research...
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Commissioner Janez POTOCNIK: Social Sciences and Humanities in Europe: New Challenges, New Opportunities, Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities - European Parliament
Brussels, 12 December 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to this conference! I am overwhelmed that you have come to Brussels in such numbers. This alone is a signal of the importance of this event....
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Portfolio Responsibilities of the Barroso Commission
Brussels, 12 August 2004 Responsibilities Departments [1] José Manuel BARROSO President Responsible for: Political guidance of the Commission Organisation of the Commission in order to ensure that it...
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Commission calls for enhanced aerospace research coordination
Brussels, 16 Oct 2003 The European Commission has published a communication, responding to the STAR 21 report on creating a coherent framework for aerospace in the EU, and pledging to strengthen...
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Commission calls for enhanced aerospace research coordination
Brussels, 16 Oct 2003 The European Commission has published a communication, responding to the STAR 21 report on creating a coherent framework for aerospace in the EU, and pledging to strengthen...
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Provisional Minutes of the Competitiveness Council of 22 Sep. (link to full version)
Brussels, 22 Sep 2003 Full text FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND RESIDENCE INTERNAL MARKET STRATEGY 2003-2006 ­ Council conclusions INITIATIVES FOR COMPETITIVENESS IN EUROPE COMMUNITY PATENT CORPORATE...
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Europe pledges research cooperation to tackle resurgent AIDS epidemic
Brussels, 20 Sep 2004 The EU and its neighbours have pledged to take common action to counter the resurgent HIV/AIDS epidemic, including research into more effective prevention and new treatments for...
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Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen: A New Start for Lisbon, REACH and Other Topics, Environment Committee of the European Parliament
Brussels, 3rd February 2005 Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I should like to thank you most warmly for this invitation to speak to you about the priorities and preoccupations we share in our work...
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Aurora: the future of space exploration
Paris, 23 Sep 2003 The European Space Agency will be represented at the 54th International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Congress, at the Fair and Congress Centre in Bremen (Germany) from Monday 29...
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Alternative testing methods: European research to replace and reduce animal tests
Brussels, 23 June 2004 In the presence of H.R.H. Prince Laurent of Belgium, President of the Prince Laurent Foundation for Animal Welfare, European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin will today...
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DIP on semantic web: the new Internet revolution
Brussels, 08 Jul 2005 The Internet is on the verge of another revolution. The development of the World Wide Web allowed millions around the world access to information by making it easy for anyone to...
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Europe's master plan for space technology revealed
Brussels, 01 Jul 2003 The European Space Agency (ESA), the European Commission and Europe's space industry have come together to create a master plan for space technology research and development (R...
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AUT and employers square up over pay
AUT is 'promulgating completely wrong information' about the pay offer Ucea 'published disingenuous claims' about 20 per cent pay rises AUT's claims are a 'deliberate strategy' to bolster support for...