Day: June 9, 2018

Research Headlines – A faster way to spot the tell-tale signs of cancer-causing drugs

An EU- and industry-funded project has identified potential biomarkers that could indicate how likely a drug is to cause cancer at an earlier stage of testing than is currently possible, which could save drug companies time and money – and lead to safer drugs reaching patients faster. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Breakthrough paves way for better plastics recycling

EU-funded researchers are working on an industrial-grade pilot plant to demonstrate a new way to break down common plastics for recycling. This pioneering process using microwave technology could contribute to Europe’s efforts to curb plastic waste. Powered by WPeMatico

New Eurydice Report: Recommended Annual Instruction Time in Full-time Compulsory Education in Europe – 2017/18

Did you know that the amount of instruction time allocated to a discipline can help to raise students’ interest in a subject and that, as a consequence, their performance may also improve? Not only the quality of instruction but also the time available for learning can have a positive effect