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The evidence is that research into poverty-related and neglected diseases will both benefit developing countries and improve Europe’s economy. Amongst many competing demands it is crucial that R&D funding for global health is maintained in Horizon 2020 says Karen Hoehn

An analysis the EU's eco-innovation strategy in preparation of the Science|Business Q&A with EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik

A look at the EU's 'Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe' in advance of the Science|Business broadcast with Janez Potočnik, EU Environment Commissioner

Taking a practical approach to affordable, secure and sustainable energy production can help boost economic development while cutting CO2 emissions, says Andrew Haslett

For the first time, a new technology that could significantly increase the amount of oil that can be recovered from the UK’s largest hydrocarbon resource will be deployed

The European Parliament calls for an ‘internationalisation strategy’ to create a single set of rules for small companies - and unleash entrepreneurial potential

Commissioners announce effort to mobilise greener and more efficient transport for Europe

After months of shadow-boxing, EU leaders have scheduled a few key meetings in November to decide how much and how Horizon 2020 money will be spent. A special Science|Business report examines the proposals on the table.

Current weak economic recovery will likely lead to continued sluggish growth in R&D spending by firms, says a new OECD report

The London 2012 tingle is receding, but the legacy should be about more than finding a new use for the Olympic Stadium. By Nuala Moran.

A group led by the University of Manchester will focus on materials across a variety of energy and industrial applications

The public should be given the opportunity to take a direct role in supporting innovative start-ups, says Steven Bates, chief executive of the UK BioIndustry Association

While northern and western European countries cut it in the top ranks of this year’s Global Competitiveness Report, those in the south are losing ground

One of the biggest barriers to commercialising breakthrough research is getting scientists to come forward with their ideas. Rolling out the role models can help

Top EU businesses expect their investments in research and development to grow by an average of 4 percent annually over the period 2012 to 2014