The ANGRAM project studied a new method for more efficiently detecting antimatter in order to help resolve questions like why there is more matter than antimatter in the universe and how antimatter falls. Antimatter fuels unanswered questions about the universe, which EU project ANGRAM set out to probe, trialling a new method for detecting antimatter, and […]
Seminar “The future is already present: research and innovation in the EU”
The European Documentation Centre organizes the Seminar “The future is already present: research and innovation in the EU” Investing in research and innovation is investing in the future of Europe. It helps us compete globally while preserving our unique social model and improves the day-to-day lives of millions of people in Europe and around the […]
H2020. Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing: Next generation organ-on-chip
Organ-on-Chip’ (OoC) is a promising technology for achieving more effective in-vitro research in a broad range of life science sectors, including medicine and pharmacy, cosmetics, agriculture and food, and for chemical safety testing including regulatory testing. Specific Challenge More effective drug development, efficacy, and safety screening, would reduce the need for animal testing and clinical […]
Bocconi University seeks two Early Stage Researchers in Business Administration and Management
“Bocconi isn’t just an education. It’s a springboard for your ambitions” Bocconi University invites students interested in starting their research career to submit their applications for these two three-year scholarships. Organisation The Luigi Bocconi University is a private University located in Milan, Italy, specialized in the economics. It was founded in 1902 and today provides […]
Seeking energy efficiency in aircrafts
An emphasis on reducing the environmental impact of aircraft means EU-funded scientists have been researching ways to reduce drag using an aircraft’s small, active components to make them more energy-efficient and reduce emissions. Reductions in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from aircraft are directly related to an aircraft’s fuel burn, drag and aircraft weight. […]
Two post-doctoral scholarships (3 years) in Economics
“Umeå University in Sweden provides creative environments for learning and research” The Department of Economics at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics, Umeå University, is looking for two promising young researchers. Organisation The vision of Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics is to be a University-based Business School firmly rooted in the region, […]
Research Engineer Position at the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
VKI is a non-profit international educational and scientific organisation, hosting three departments (aeronautics and aerospace, environmental and applied fluid dynamics, and turbomachinery & propulsion). The von Karman Institute is looking for a full-time research engineer to join the Department of Turbomachinery and Propulsion Laboratory. The position is initially a fixed-term for one year, that could […]
A simpler solution to stop the death of bees
The EU-funded WarmHive project is using thermotherapy to fight the disease responsible for large losses in honeybee populations. About the mite Honeybee populations around the world are experiencing massive losses. This is primarily the result of varroosis, a disease caused by the varroa mite that, if it doesn’t kill the bee directly, causes other diseases […]
EU Control Measures for African Swine Fever
African swine fever is a viral disease of pigs and wild boar that is usually deadly. There are neither vaccines nor cures. For this reason, it has serious socio-economic consequences in affected countries. Humans are not susceptible to the disease. The typical signs of African swine fever are similar to classical swine fever, and the […]