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Two months after launch the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-3A is delivering stunning images and data will soon be made available for re-use

It’s time the Commission addressed the common gripes that researchers and companies continue to report with the programme. In particular, the rules are too complex for start-ups and too much time is wasted on failed applications

Polls show the majority of British researchers want the UK to remain in the EU. For science campaigners, it’s now about preaching beyond the converted

Italian cleantech Watly launches search for funds through crowdfunding to test solar-powered device in Africa

Fusion project faces further scrutiny after MEPs criticise project management

The days of open science have arrived and it is time to move from pay-to-read to free-to-read, says the R&D Commissioner. But publishers want to keep their subscriptions and applied research labs are concerned about IP

EU’s controversial billion-euro initiative invites scientists outside the project to use and test its computing platforms

A new data tool lets scientists scour and download almost 500 datasets

The EU Commission is canvassing views on whether the process of assessing research projects should be more open to public eyes

Fears big data could affect insurance coverage and be used to track the performance of clinicians are holding back adoption. But big data means better data, according to speakers at a Science|Business conference