5. November 2007
Columbus launch puts space law to the test
Whose law will apply when Europe’s Columbus space laboratory joins the US-led International Space Station in December? And what happens if astronauts from different countries get into a fight? Those were two of the questions posed at a meeting in Vienna last month to examine the contributions made... [more]
2. November 2007
Space Exploration 3.0 about to begin
Space exploration is about to enter a third age where nations will cooperate to explore the solar system.Nicolas Peter, a research fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), told the meeting in Vienna that the era of launching space missions to bolster national prestige was long past and... [more]
30. October 2007
The winding road from farm to fork: ESF - COST to hold conference on Food Systems
Food is a basic human need. But in an advanced society, it gets to us in complex ways. On November 5-6, the European Science Foundation (ESF) and the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) will gather experts on the food systems to consider the scientific and... [more]
29. October 2007
Exploring Common Values for the Third Millenium
From 31 October to 4 November, leading scientists from 27 nations will meet in Vadstena, Sweden to discuss concepts of human dignity and its importance for current moral and political dialogues. The conference “Pathways of Human Dignity: From Cultural Traditions to a New Paradigm” is... [more]
26. October 2007
UK House of Commons report lauds ESF Marine Board’s works
The European Science Foundation (ESF) Marine Board’s effort in promoting marine science has been commended and recognised by the UK House of Commons in a recently published report on marine research in Britain. According to the report of the House of Commons Select Committee for Science and... [more]
26. October 2007
IPCC’s Nobel Peace Prize Win underlines International Collaboration spirit, ESF involvement
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has not only demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the dedication of the worldwide experts’ effort into climate change research it has also highlighted the spirit of collaboration that has been avidly... [more]
26. October 2007
Microbial biofilms evoke Jackal & Hyde effects
Microbes such as bacteria tend to live in complex colonies called biofilms, where there can resist antibiotics and cause more problems for the immune system. Biofilms comprising millions of bacteria are at the root of many serious chronic infectious diseases such as cystic fibrosis and periodontal... [more]
25. October 2007
Not Just Humans Benefit from Animal Biotechnology
Laboratory animals are the source of major discoveries and breakthroughs in biology, not just in tackling disease but also unravelling fundamental molecular processes. Delegates at a recent research conference organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF) and Wellcome Trust heard how... [more]
22. October 2007
Improving Europe’s Image
The European Science Foundation calls for greater collaboration across Europe on research in medical imaging. New imaging technologies will result in improved and cost-effective healthcare, the ESF says, but there needs to be closer cooperation between doctors, scientists and industry if Europe... [more]
22. October 2007
AN EYE FOR AN EYE: Using stem cells to treat damaged eyes and a rare skin disorder
Stem cells can be used to grow new corneal tissue and, together with gene therapy, treat a rare genetic skin disorder [more]
