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Discovering imagined horizons

The European Commission has received resounding public backing for its Green Paper proposal to bring research, development and innovation under one umbrella. Now it wants the public to vote on one of three shortlisted names for the new programme

12 steps to more effective energy R&D policy

A new Science|Business report summarizes the first in a series of three high-level academic policy debates, focused on the energy R&D challenge. Twelve key ideas and recommendations emerged to better leverage Europe's research potential and speed the development of new energy technologies.

Framework Programme 8 wish lists roll in

The Commission is currently wading through more than 2,000 responses to its proposals for the next Framework R&D programme, due to run from 2014 - 2020. With a proposed budget of at least €140 billion there is much to fight for