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New framework to be completed in 2014. Key priorities are developing smart electricity grids and industrial value chains, says senior EU official.

Are you hoping to apply for Horizon 2020 grants and want to know what will be funded? Draft work programmes are circulating, but it seems only some research institutes and universities have access. Science|Business provides links to the documents here

Five year programme to develop improved tests for evaluating vaccines

Researchers tap a cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield

Faulty hip and breast implant scandals prompt stricter monitoring and certification for new devices

A single European law will see greater protection for consumers, but raises concerns for medical research and digital companies. And an EU-controlled gateway will be set up to police international exchange of data

New research seeks to take account of the fast pace at which technology is evolving in understanding how to tackle greenhouse gas emissions.

Inaugural publication pegs investment in 2011 at USD 300 billion, underscoring growing importance of energy efficiency

JTIs are poised to deliver, with clear and measurable objectives, a higher level of commitment from industry and a more efficient financial structure

Renewal fees could make or break the unitary patent. And companies are worried a single patent court could prompt a deluge of patent infringement suits by “patent trolls.” But top EU officials insist the new system will actually help European inventors – while keeping trolls at bay.