http://ec.europa.eu//research/bioeconomy/index_en.htm en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:07:47 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss For more RSS news feeds click the link above. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:07:47 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=rss http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_06_07_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=30293 More than 160 researchers across 10 European countries joined together, in what is being hailed as the first international project to focus on ocean acidification and its consequences. ]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-06-07:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_06_07_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=30293 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_05_28_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=30153 Drought is one of the biggest worries for a farmer, sometimes threatening entire harvests, but a European Union (EU)-funded project is using the latest gene science to see whether the worst effects of water shortages could be averted with drought-tolerant plants.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-28:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_05_28_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=30153 http://ec.europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-459_en.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT press-release_IP-13-459_en.htm http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=CCB5A93A-A4B3-02B9-5835C49D2805B612 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-22:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=CCB5A93A-A4B3-02B9-5835C49D2805B612 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-lignodeco&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29996 If the world is to live within its environmental limits, the need to make the most sustainable use of its raw materials will become ever more vital. Increasingly, this will require us to focus on making maximum use of all the components of those raw materials, right down to the waste products. In today's world, everything has to be used. ]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-15:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-lignodeco&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29996 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-autospar&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29935 As a food, asparagus can trace an illustrious lineage back 20,000 years to Egypt; it features in the world's oldest surviving cook book, Apicius's third century 'De re coquinaria'; it is packed with vitamins, and a very good source of dietary fibre. No wonder the asparagus is such a prized food. But its reputation as the ultimate gourmet vegetable is also reflected in its delicate cultivation, with white asparagus in particular requiring labour intensive hilling. And in Europe, this dedicated nurturing is threatening the crop as farmers struggle to find the manpower needed to harvest asparagus. ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-10:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-autospar&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29935 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-procas&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29934 The seas are Europe’s lifeblood. With the highest ratio of shoreline to land area of any continent, Europe is very much a maritime continent. Now, an EU-funded tool called EMIS (Environmental Marine Information System) allows policymakers and citizens to monitor those seas at the click of a button.]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-10:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-procas&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29934 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-pegaso&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29924 Where better to enjoy a relaxing coastal trip than the Mediterranean? However, with large areas of this and the Black Sea basin under threat from environmental change, collaboration within the local scientific communities is more important than ever. ]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-05-08:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-pegaso&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29924 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=326&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29554 Known as the tiger of the sea, the bluefin tuna or Thunnus thynnus, can grow to more than half a tonne, glide at speeds of up to 70km/hour, and migrate over thousands of kilometres. But for many people, the bluefin’s majesty and grace in the water count for far less than the delicious taste of its rich, creamy red flesh: in January 2012, a 269kg bluefin tuna fetched a record 56.49 million yen (€564,000) at a Tsukiji market auction in Tokyo. Demand for the lucrative fish is driving it to extinction: despite global initiatives to limit the hunting, bluefin tuna populations have fallen an estimated 80% since 1970. ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-04-03:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=326&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=29554 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=8D9F38E2-E070-0EFD-F45BBD92DFE9379D Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-03-21:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=8D9F38E2-E070-0EFD-F45BBD92DFE9379D http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=5F38E82F-CF37-5C00-C5726E9513F4BF05 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-03-12:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=5F38E82F-CF37-5C00-C5726E9513F4BF05 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=4A4357E6-B586-0BE2-754D50316D1D92F3 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-03-08:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=4A4357E6-B586-0BE2-754D50316D1D92F3 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_02_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29314 A groundbreaking European Union (EU)-funded research project has shown that eating high quantities of common foods such as fried potatoes - or even toast – during pregnancy can lead to significant health problems for the new-born child. ]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-02-27:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_02_27_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29314 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_29_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29117 Healthy, sustainable forests are vital to Europe’s economic and environmental well-being, and it is regions that must play a leading role in developing new management strategies, a new EU-funded project reveals. ]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-29:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_29_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29117 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_21_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29093 Europe’s food industry is constantly evolving and adapting – so much so, that it has become one of the most important and dynamic industrial sectors. EU research plays a key role too, with a focus on consumer perceptions and attitudes towards food and nutrition, as well as innovation through advanced technologies in traditional food production, food quality and better understanding of the environmental impact of food. It is estimated that food, together with drinks, has created an industry with a combined annual turnover in excess of EUR 900 billion – this is the single largest manufacturing sector in the EU in terms of turnover, value addition and employment. Indeed, in times of serious unemployment growth in the EU, the food industry is able to maintain jobs, and this adds to the social dimension of the industry. But it’s an area that calls for further research and development, which is why emphasis has been placed on inspiring the next generation of scientists and technologists to explore a career in food. ]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-21:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_21_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29093 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_17_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29013 Health and diet are important factors for many Europeans when doing their weekly shopping: safe, nutritious and affordable food is top of their list. Food labels have become a pivotal part of the consumer shopping experience, and there is heightened interest in the process from farm to fork, in all aspects of the food chain. Indeed, significant changes have taken place in food safety within the last 10 years since the arrival of the General Food Law, which laid down the fundamental principles for food safety in Europe. It also illustrated a defining moment in food safety where the European Union used a science-based approach as the way forward.]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-17:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_17_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=29013 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_11_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28940 As a society, we are becoming more aware of the many ways we can help support sustainable development and preserve the environment. Governments, scientists and international organisations are calling attention to soil: the basis for more than 90 % of world food production. With one in eight inhabitants of the world suffering from hunger, ensuring soil is managed and restored for global food security is vital. Soil is also important for sustainable development, and supports ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation and mitigation.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-11:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_13_01_11_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28940 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=1EF97EA6-A243-FA41-24444BDE1438F151 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2013-01-09:/index.cfm?pg=events&eventcode=1EF97EA6-A243-FA41-24444BDE1438F151 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-ecesvp&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28763 Veterinary pathologists contribute vital expertise to a wide range of fields, particularly food safety, the monitoring of animal health and welfare, the diagnosis of new, emerging diseases, animal models for human diseases and the development of new drugs. ]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-12-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-ecesvp&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28763 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-medisco&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28675 We are in Domaine Neferis, one of Tunisia's most famous wineries. This 460 hectare vineyard is located in a green and prosperous area of the country where agriculture is the main industry. Making the perfect wine is an arduous process at the best of times. It demands a lot of sun, good soil, water and cold temperatures. But how do you install an environmentally friendly and sustainable cooling system in a country so warm? ]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-12-13:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/star/index_en.cfm?p=ss-medisco&calledby=infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=28675 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_12_07_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28593 A West Nile virus outbreak in 2010 was responsible for the deaths of 35 people in Greece. Can wild or migratory birds influence the import and increase of West Nile virus? A Greek-British team of researchers led by the University of Thessaly in Greece investigated whether they can, finding evidence that wild birds could have permitted West Nile virus maintenance and amplification before and during the virus outbreak two years ago. The study, presented in the Virology Journal, was funded in part by the WILDTECH ('Novel technologies for surveillance of emerging and re-emerging infections of wildlife') project, which has received EUR 6 million under the 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' (KBBE) Theme of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-12-07:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_12_07_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28593 http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_11_19_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28173 Fish such as salmon are inextricably drawn back to the place of their birth so that they too can procreate and continue the cycle. Some fish follow specific migration routes, and those that inhabit rivers and estuaries impacted by dams and power plants are at risk. Research aimed at protecting these fish is being conducted at the University of Southampton, led by Dr Paul Kemp, from the university's International Centre for Ecohydraulics Research (ICER). This European science centre is fast making a name for itself around the world as it helps engineers develop hydropower to understand fish behaviour and come up with innovative ways to keep them away from turbines and intake systems.]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-11-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_11_19_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=28173 http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&lg=en&year=2012&na=na-141112 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-11-14:/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&lg=en&year=2012&na=na-141112 http://ec.europa.eu/research/sse/2011/index_en.cfm Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-10-25:/sse/2011/index_en.cfm http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_10_19_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=27573 Cod was once a staple diet across many European countries, and so important in fact that in the past some countries have even gone to war over this important resource. Their popularity, however, meant that they have become overfished in some areas leading to a shortage of large and old cod, which in turn has led to the fish becoming more sexually mature at a younger age. This, according to research conducted by the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has led to a serious change in cod stocks and could severely impact the fish's health, physiological ageing and reproductive capacity.]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT tag:ch,2012-10-19:/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_12_10_19_en.html&item=Infocentre&artid=27573 http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/index_en.htm For more information on Agriculture and food, click the link above, which will take you to the Agriculture and Food web site. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:07:47 GMT http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/index_en.htm