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How the US and EU can boost trade - through a harmonised patent system

New laws on both sides of the Atlantic are changing the way patents will work. How can this historic convergence help inventors - and the economy? Special report of a Science|Business conference that took place in Washington on 7 May 2012.

16 Jun 2012

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EU’s drive for low-carbon economy by 2050 requires “revolution” in energy sector

Steep emissions cuts will require a surge in renewable energies - and lots of incremental innovations to get there, says Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy at the European Commission

13 Jun 2012

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Regions and small countries need a Smart Specialisation strategy

Beyond measures to improve the framework conditions for innovation there is a need to concentrate resources in priority areas. Governments must let entrepreneurs show the way to these Smart Specialisations, says Dominique Foray

13 Jun 2012

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UCL to commercialise revolutionary new method for producing graphene

13 Jun 2012

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Cambridge study working on a safer route to a nuclear future

13 Jun 2012

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Karolinska study links premature birth to increased risk of mental health problems

13 Jun 2012

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Chalmers gets green light for active traffic saftey test bed

13 Jun 2012

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Aalto student develops a new system architecture to speed up use of mobile phone applications

13 Jun 2012

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Q&A on future EU energy policy with Director-General Lowe

Re-watch the live broadcast about the technology and innovation needs of Europe in the next 40 years. A conference and webcast featuring Philip Lowe, Director General for Energy at the European Commission.

12 Jun 2012

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Cox and Kwasniewski to monitor Tymoshenko legal case on behalf of EU Parliament

A member of the Science|Business Innovation Board and the former president of Poland are to follow former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's court proceedings

07 Jun 2012

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Science ministers agree to Horizon 2020 structure

After long and hard negotiations, science ministers have given their approval to the proposal to reconfigure EU research around seven Grand Challenges

07 Jun 2012

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Bakala Academy plans elite centre for sport research and training at KU Leuven

06 Jun 2012

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UCL develops potential new approach to regenerating skeletal muscle tissue

06 Jun 2012

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Imperial professors get funding from UK Space Agency to study Mars

06 Jun 2012

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NTNU develops technology to track patient pain on iPad and other tablets

06 Jun 2012

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Chalmers will upgrade giant telescope Alma with new technology

06 Jun 2012

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Don’t let the EU lose the battle of innovation

Under-investing in R&D is not a symptom of the economic crisis, but lies at its root cause. Horizon 2020 must be fuelled with sufficient funding to become Europe’s development engine for the future, says Ioannis Tsoukalas, MEP

06 Jun 2012

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Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020

Key MEPs are calling for specific measures to widen the horizon of the EU’s flagship research programme and ensure there is more participation from member states with less-developed R&D systems

31 May 2012

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ESOF2012: Innovation competition open for applications

Competitors can win tickets to Europe's largest general science meeting, set to take place in Dublin this year

31 May 2012

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£73M powerhouse of biomedical research opens at Imperial College London

31 May 2012

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How the US and EU can boost trade - through a harmonised patent system

EU’s drive for low-carbon economy by 2050 requires “revolution” in energy sector

Regions and small countries need a Smart Specialisation strategy

UCL to commercialise revolutionary new method for producing graphene

Cambridge study working on a safer route to a nuclear future

Karolinska study links premature birth to increased risk of mental health problems

Chalmers gets green light for active traffic saftey test bed

Aalto student develops a new system architecture to speed up use of mobile phone applications

Q&A on future EU energy policy with Director-General Lowe

Cox and Kwasniewski to monitor Tymoshenko legal case on behalf of EU Parliament

Science ministers agree to Horizon 2020 structure

Bakala Academy plans elite centre for sport research and training at KU Leuven

UCL develops potential new approach to regenerating skeletal muscle tissue

Imperial professors get funding from UK Space Agency to study Mars

NTNU develops technology to track patient pain on iPad and other tablets

Chalmers will upgrade giant telescope Alma with new technology

Don’t let the EU lose the battle of innovation

Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020

ESOF2012: Innovation competition open for applications

£73M powerhouse of biomedical research opens at Imperial College London

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