11. May 2006
Taking globalisation studies to the next level
In an effort to further develop the European research area the new ESF Research Networking Programme, ‘Globalising Europe Economic History Network’ (GLOBALEURONET)), will address key gaps in previous globalisation studies by focusing on a more holistic, long-run view of the role played by Europe in... [more]
24. April 2006
Testes to incubate stem cells
Men may cringe at the idea, but sperm-producing stem cells found in testicles could be extracted, grown in the lab, and frozen for future use. A team in the Netherlands has successfully harvested spermatogonial stem cells from cows and cultured them inside mouse testes. The hope is that the same... [more]
24. April 2006
Clues to breast cancer hidden inside stem cells
Stem cells and how to boost them is hot on the research agenda. But stopping them could be critical too, as evidence implicating stem cells in cancer is mounting. In the human breast, up to 20 per cent of all tumours are now suspected to originate in stem cells. Now scientists from the Icelandic... [more]
18. April 2006
Stem cells: between fact and fantasy
Brain cells tested in car-manufacturing plants, frog extracts to aid cloning, and new teeth for toothless gums. All these projects have stem cells in common. The first EuroSTELLS conference held in Venice, Italy (19-21 March) brought together EUROCORES-funded scientists to debate these and other... [more]
13. April 2006
A Cyber Infrastructure Network for Europe
Computational science in Europe is set to receive a boost from a new Forward Look to be launched this year by the European Science Foundation. Europe still plays a leading role in the development of computational techniques and programs, particularly for the simulation of materials at... [more]
16. March 2006
Knowledge is power: The building of a European Knowledge Society
European Science Foundation (ESF) will undertake a major Forward Look into how Europe can make the best of higher education. Knowledge and education are key factors in the economic and social development in European countries, yet remarkably little research has been conducted into the processes... [more]
14. March 2006
New research institute to cross disciplinary boundaries
The first European research unit dedicated to fundamental cross-disciplinary research has been launched with support from the ESF (European Science Foundation). The new Institute Para Limes (IPL) based in the Netherlands will bring together top scientists including Nobel Laureates with aspiring... [more]
22. February 2006
Opportunities for Europe-wide Collaborations - ESF Calls for proposals
A call will be published this week, listing all of the ESF’s 2006 activities. This will serve as an alert to the European research community about European collaborative projects, supported by the ESF. This is our first common call and it will be published in Science, Nature, Research... [more]
