Year: 2018

Research Headlines – Rogue ‘protein factories’ point to potential cancer treatments

Cells are packed with proteins, encoded by the recipes in our genes. An EU-funded researcher has discovered key differences in protein production between healthy cells and tumours, revealing exciting potential avenues for the development of future cancer treatments. Powered by WPeMatico

Breda wins 2019 Access City Award for making the city more accessible to citizens with disabilities

European Commission – Press release Brussels, 4 December 2018 The 2019 Access City Award goes to the city of Breda, in the Netherlands, for continuously making improvements to make life easier for people with disabilities. Powered by WPeMatico

Blue Economy call: €18.7 million available for funding

This call for proposals aims to accelerate the development and implementation of the EU Maritime Policy and the sustainable development of the blue economy across Europe. This general objective is further divided into specific objectives as described under each of the 3 topics that are part of this call for

Research Headlines – A bigger, bolder leap into high-energy particle physics

An EU-funded project is setting in motion the future exploration of the building blocks of the universe, contributing to plans for particle accelerators three times bigger and many times more powerful than the Large Hadron Collider. Powered by WPeMatico

Saving energy on a tight budget

Climate change can feel overwhelming to us as individuals. For people on a low budget, taking steps to make everyday life more environmentally friendly is even tougher. ClimAct in Austria is taking steps to support and empower families to adapt. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – A research facility to drive forward technological progress

The European Spallation Source (ESS) will be the world’s most powerful source of neutrons, a key tool in advancing materials science and technological progress. An EU-funded project has supported the development of ESS, which could lead to scientific breakthroughs that improve our quality of life. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – International network impacts Arctic research and monitoring

An EU-funded infrastructure project is enhancing international cooperation for research and monitoring in the Arctic. This is providing a better understanding of environmental change, and how to adapt to it. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Next-generation particle accelerators promise big benefits

A new generation of particle accelerators will help physicists explore the mysteries of the universe, provide engineers with novel tools to combat pollution and enable doctors to treat cancer more effectively. An EU-funded project is leading the advance, developing technologies that are set to have a profound impact on science

Research Headlines – Therapeutic vaccines offer hope for a functional cure for HIV

EU-funded researchers are leading efforts to develop a functional cure for HIV using innovative therapeutic vaccines to halt the progression of the devastating virus, increase the availability and affordability of treatment, and improve patients’ quality of life. Powered by WPeMatico