Protoplanetary discs surround newborn stars in the galaxy. EU project DIGDEEP, thanks to a cutting-edge instrument, discovered,that these discs expel matter through winds, potentially key to planets remaining in the zone where habitation is possible. Roughly one new star forms per year in our galaxy, the Milky Way, and planet formation follows. Astronomers on EU […]
PhD – Cloud-based Building Information Modelling (CBIM)
The CBIM is offering 14 fully funded PhD positions in 4 work packages for highly talented people who are eligible for study at any one of its partner universities. Organisation CBIM is a new European research and training network in the area of Cloud-based Building Information Modelling. CBIM is funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program […]
First vaccine to protect against Ebola
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation in the European Union for Ervebo (rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP), the first vaccine for active immunisation of individuals aged 18 years and older at risk of infection with the Ebola virus. “The CHMP’s recommendation is the result of many years of collaborative global efforts to find and develop new medicines […]
New challenges facing Europe’s waste water treatment plants present opportunities for improving sustainability
More investment is needed to make urban waste water treatment plants fit to meet the difficult challenges posed by the impacts of climate change, as well as the presence of antibiotics and other micro-pollutants in waste water, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Current challenges Much has already been done in recent decades to […]
A minimally-invasive prognostic device for breast cancer
Dealing with suspected breast cancer is a traumatic experience, one that’s only worsened by how invasive current diagnostic and prognostic tools are. Surgical sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has become the undisputed method for breast cancer prognosis since it was first reported in 1992. Steady improvements in survival rates have been observed over the past […]
Remote areas can now access electricity and heat
Global climate change is largely driven by increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to fossil fuel combustion. A novel micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP) system for small, decentralised heating and electricity needs may offer an efficient and eco-friendly alternative. Micro-CHP systems are typically more efficient and thus have lower environmental impact than conventional energy sources. […]
Research scientist position (postdoc) in biomedical image analysis (Japan)
Riken has an opening for a post-doc in biomedical analysis. RIKEN is Japan’s largest comprehensive research institution renowned for high-quality research in a diverse range of scientific disciplines. Founded in 1917 as a private research foundation in Tokyo, RIKEN has grown rapidly in size and scope, today encompassing a network of world-class research centers and […]
Why stem cells could hold key to tackling breast cancer
Stem cells can play a critical role in breast cancer relapses, EU-funded researchers have found. By understanding the molecular characteristics of these stem cells, the BRECASTEM project hopes to advance new treatments and more targeted therapies – and ultimately save lives. The cells in our body are constantly being replaced. This requires new cells to […]
Isotopic makeup of meteorites sheds light on the early solar system
The isotopic analysis of elements found in meteorites provides key clues to understanding the formation and evolution of the solar system. It could also help scientists investigate the potential habitability of other solar systems. The most interesting aspect of a meteorite might seem to be the spectacular light show it creates when it breaks through […]