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Why isn't Europe working?

European biotech is a hot topic among investors. They have supported as many start-ups as in the US but have seen far from equivalent returns. So what's going on? Science|Business talks to biotechnology consultant John Hodgson.
30 May 2006
News

Can biotechnology embrace openness?

Open source software has broken the stranglehold of proprietary software vendors. Could the Biological Open Source initiative do the same in biotech?
30 May 2006
News

Neurotechnology: the next frontier

With global revenues of $110 billion last year, and an aging population, the nascent "neurotechnology" market appears poised for huge growth.
30 May 2006
News

CleanTech winds are blowing strong

Last week's Innovate2006 conference in Zaragoza included a pre-conference tour of the region with an interesting visit of Endesa and one of the largest Spanish windmill farms, located just a few miles north off Zaragoza.
29 May 2006
Energy

Thought for food on nanotech safety

Yet another consultation is under way into the safety of nanotechnology. This time you have an opportunity to give your views on "the use of nanotechnologies in relation to food".
28 May 2006
News