Science|Business Reporting

EU-funded scientists have developed risk assessment criteria for engineered nanomaterials that will help support experts in making innovation and policy decisions

A new report points to a lack of confidence among life sciences executives about the quality of innovation programmes

With a little help, electricity generated by the most productive tidal and wave farms could match the price of nuclear and onshore wind energy, according to a new UK study

The INGINEUS study, ‘Challenges and Barriers of European Firms in Global Innovation Networks’ says Europe needs better management skills and better IP protection

As installation ramps up, smart meter penetration in Europe will reach 52% by 2016, says a new analysis

This change – and others - is needed to reinforce the ERC’s flexibility, efficiency and autonomy and to make it easier for researchers to apply for ERC grants

University College Dublin spin-out is bought in a cash deal. The price was not disclosed

The Square Kilometre Array project's board has announced a timetable and procedure for making the decision on who gets to host the world's largest radio telescope

The Third Annual Worldview Bio-Innovation Scorecard report, published by Scientific American, points to progress in Europe

Intellectual property generated by 37 hospitals brought in revenues of €17 million and formed the basis of five start-ups