Advanced knowledge technologies workshop
Brussels, 04 Oct 2002 Ktweb.org have organised a workshop focussing on three aspects of semantic-based systems: the technology, the business and user needs, and future research prospects. This...
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ESA's Integral satellite ready for lift-off from Baikonur
Paris, 04 Oct 2002 ESA's INTEGRAL (International Gamma Ray Astrophysics Laboratory) satellite, will be launched by a Proton launcher from Baikonur, Kazakhstan on 17 October at 06:41 CEST (Central...
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Universities try US-style test after A-level fiasco Universities are considering the introduction of US-style aptitude tests to help them select students after the A-level grading fiasco. Trials of...
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MRC spin-off company engineering modified mice A new multi-million pound company that specialises in producing genetically engineered mice with human diseases has been set up by two Medical Research...
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MSG-1 weather satellite in position
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 The second generation Meteosat (MSG-1) has arrived in position at 10.5 degrees west geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometres above the earth. Operation of the spacecraft was...
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CORDIS publishes analysis reports on FP6 project ideas submitted by Europe's research community
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 In March 2002, the European Commission launched an invitation to submit Expressions of interest (EoI) for research actions under the Sixth Framework Programme's (FP6) new...
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Genetically modified organisms (Items Approved without Debate - Extract from the Report on the Transport Council of 3/4 Oct)
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 In the context of directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the Council adopted the following decisions: - A...
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Draft summary conclusions of the latest meeting of the Scientific and Technical Research Committee (CREST)
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 Full text of Document 1207/02 NOTE TO CREST DELEGATIONS Subject: DRAFT SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS OF THE 285th MEETING OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE (CREST) HELD...
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European Research Area: National governments must do more, says Busquin
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 The EU Commissioner for Research, Philippe Busquin, has said that the commitment of Member States and national governments to the creation of a European research area (ERA) has...
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UK spin out wins new ventures competition for light activated cancer therapies
Brussels, 03 Oct 2002 A spin out from London's Imperial College has won the pan-European 'HP new ventures competition' for its light-activated therapies for cancer and microbial infections....
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The Looming US-EU Conflict Over Plant Biotechnology and Trade, Speech Given in Washington by Tony Van der Haegen of the EU Delegation to the U.S.
Washington, 03 Oct 2002 Speech by Tony Van der haegen Minister-Counselor Agriculture, Fisheries and Consumer Affairs European Commission Delegation Cato Policy Forum Washington, DC September 25, 2002...
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Research: Commission satellite project detects urban air pollution from space
Brussels, 3 October 2002 Fine particulate matter is now one of the biggest threats to human health from air pollution. A new technique to monitor the concentration of particulate matter in urban air...
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Minister fudges pledge to pay for victims of A-level fiasco Estelle Morris was plunged into a new fight for her political future last night as she was accused of backing away from her promise to help...
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Analysis: Science cheats
* A Turkish institution set up a committee of investigation to look into allegations of misconduct brought to its attention by a British journal. Some of the published paper's co-authors had...
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Analysis: Co-authors should play greater role in ensuring validity of research
The responsibility of co-authors of collaborative academic papers has emerged as a key issue in the wake of the Bell Labs research fraud scandal, writes Steve Farrar. The independent investigative...