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Rotating transformer cuts the cost of charging to 'nearly zero'

Empowering women in research is not enough to close the gender gap. It’s time to “fix the institutions” say Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for R&D, in a Q&A with Science|Business

Lower CO2 limits are intended to protect the environment and spur clean car innovation. But environmentalists say a “super credits” scheme will allow car makers to fudge emission figures, undermining both objectives, while manufacturers say the limits will push up costs

With the 2013 Innovation Scoreboard showing continued dominance of Europe's leading countries and scant progress in others, a university collaboration between Malta and Leuven on climate change aims to bridge the gap

If Europe’s regional policy is to contribute to smart and sustainable growth, regional funds must be allocated to research, innovation, ICT and the low carbon economy, says Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Regional Policy

Online banking provides huge convenience for customers and lower costs for banks. But – inevitably – it is also a lucrative target for cybercriminals. Commerzbank and Comdirect are turning to novel barcode technology from Cronto to avert this threat

After ten years of policy initiatives - and despite female graduates outnumbering males – the EU is far from gender equality in R&D. "This is regretful for women researchers and bad for Europe," says Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn

Global university rankings are proliferating, as are the methodologies and indicators they use. Meanwhile, their influence on policy makers is growing. Universities need to be aware of the potential uses and misuses of these league tables says a new report from the EUA

MIT researchers improve efficiency of quantum-dot photovoltaic system by adding a forest of nanowires