17. December 2010
Fire and ice: unexpected trends in burning biomass revealed by ice cores
Strasbourg, 17 December 2010 - An investigation of Antarctic ice cores has uncovered evidence that challenges the common misconception that levels of biomass burning - the consumption of wood, peat and other materials in wildfires, cooking fires and communal fires - are higher today than in the... [more]
14. December 2010
Innovation inspired by sea life is essential to tackling Europe’s grand challenges
Ostend, 14 December 2010 - Europe can become a global leader in marine biotechnology within 10 years, according to a new report from the Marine Board of the European Science Foundation. Marine biotech currently represents a 2.8 billion euro market globally, with potential to grow up to 12% annually... [more]
7. December 2010
Scientists forecast new atom smashers to keep Europe leading in nuclear physics
Brussels, 9 December 2010 - Europe needs new particle accelerators and major upgrades to existing facilities over the next ten years to stay at the forefront of nuclear physics, according to the European Science Foundation (ESF), which launches its ‘Long Range Plan 2010’ for nuclear physics in... [more]
7. December 2010
It’s time for Europe to step up research in the Polar Regions
Brussels, 7 December 2010 – Polar research must become an integral part of the European Union’s research activities if Europe is to benefit from the dramatically changing face of the Polar Regions, the European Polar Board (EPB) said today at the launch of its strategic position paper on European... [more]
1. December 2010
Where is Mathematics in Europe?
Europe’s leading scientists urge creation of a CERN for Mathematics [more]
29. November 2010
Male reproductive problems may add to falling fertility rates
European Science Foundation publishes new report on male reproductive health [more]
29. November 2010
Bridging between Earth and space: technology breakthroughs for scientific progress
New Forward Look starts in Brussels, 29-30 November [more]
25. November 2010
European Science Foundation cancels research funding calls
The European Science Foundation (ESF) will not launch three funding calls pending more progress towards its merger with the European Heads of Research Councils (EUROHORCs). At the ESF annual assembly last week ESF member organisations decided to put certain activities on hold during the current... [more]
18. November 2010
European Science Foundation elects new Vice Presidents
Markku Mattila, President of the Academy of Finland and João Sentieiro, President of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) in Portugal, have been elected today as Vice Presidents of the European Science Foundation, during its Annual Assembly in Strasbourg, France. They will start in... [more]
17. November 2010
Professor Ilkka Hanski wins the European Latsis Prize 2010 for Biodiversity
Professor Ilkka Hanski of the University of Helsinki in Finland is awarded the European Latsis Prize for his contributions to research concerning biodiversity in general and metapopulation biology in particular. The European Latsis Prize is valued at 100,000 Swiss francs (€74,000). The prize is... [more]
