Good news from around Europe
European farmers need to meet increasing crop demand while reducing fertiliser use and adapting to changing rainfall patterns. The EU-funded SOLACE project will provide new crop varieties and innovations in management to help them use water and nutrients more efficiently. Powered by WPeMatico
With the support of Russia’s Almazov Medical Research Centre, the EU-funded SyStemAge project studied the molecular mechanisms of ageing in adult stem cells, the results of which indicate that the intervention of metabolic pathways could correct age-related alterations and diseases. Powered by WPeMatico
On 15th February 2019, the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors will lead a session at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) – “Clutching at Straws: Science Advice, Uncertainty, and Global Microplastic Pollution” . The session will bring together scientific experts from Europe,
On 13th February 2019 in Washington DC, the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors will co-host with Canada’s Chief Science Advisor and France’s G7 Presidency a round-table discussion among Chief Scientific Advisors or their equivalents from G7 members on “What meaningful and robust scientific advice to government is possible
The European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the European Commission’s proposal for a new directive to create more transparent and predictable working conditions, in particular for workers in non-standard forms of employment. Powered by WPeMatico
European Commission – Speech – [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 7 February 2019 Ladies and gentlemen, I’m happy to announce that early this morning – the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission – reached a provisional agreement that will provide workers across Europe with transparent and predictable working conditions. Powered
European Commission – Statement Brussels, 7 February 2019 Today, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the European Commission’s proposal for a new Directive to create more transparent and predictable working conditions, in particular for workers in non-standard forms of employment. Powered
Cloud-supported control of pests, data-empowered precision in the use of water and nutrients, remote monitoring of milk quality… Smart webs of connected objects are opening up new possibilities to boost productivity and sustainability in agriculture. EU-funded researchers are trialling Internet of Things solutions for farms and food. Powered by WPeMatico
An EU-funded project is compiling global temperature records spanning 166 years, using satellite temperature recordings to help fill existing gaps in measurements. Powered by WPeMatico
Two new studies build on recent literature on youth employment and experience from the ground to analyse the implementation of the Youth Guarantee in Member States six years after the adoption of the Council Recommendation. Powered by WPeMatico