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It is hard to overestimate the importance of naming something. The very act itself captures hopes and expectations, and it marks the first step on the road to the future.

Open Science is a new paradigm that emphasizes the sharing of research early in the process. Why is this important?

I am thrilled to be here in Jordan at the World Science Forum today on the World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Today I’m at the Web Summit with some of the most innovative people and entrepreneurs on the planet. It’s no coincidence I’m here, for the second time, to meet and listen to many ground-breaking start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and world-class speakers in my home country.

É um dos raros portugueses do Portugal contemporâneo de quem se pode dizer, realmente, que foi um cidadão do mundo.

Faleceu uma figura única – tão única, de facto, que desafia a descrição. João Lobo Antunes foi médico, mas também foi um investigador.

I don’t believe in change for the sake of change, but I am a firm believer in making sure that we constantly strive to become more effective - and if this means change then I’m all for it! This is why I have decided bring up-to-date my service’s online presence so that it reflects better the philosophy that underpins the goals I have set.

I was deeply saddened by the news of Shimon Peres’ passing.

Message for World Alzheimer's Day 2016 by Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, and Vytenis Andriukaitis, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

Openness and the sharing of knowledge, investment insights and business advice are all the norm in Silicon Valley. Here in Europe, many have tried to create similar environments with varying success – whether it's promoting clusters, or providing incentives for industry-research cooperation.

By Torbjørn Røe Isaksen, Minister of Education and Research, and Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation The Kavli Prize was awarded on Tuesday 06th September 2016. The laureates' work demonstrates that excellent research backed by broad science cooperation can change the world.

PERSONALISED MEDICINE HOLDS THE PROMISE OF PROGRESS

One year ago this same day, I had the pleasure of meeting Eléonore Laloux and Robin Sevette two amazing kids with Down Syndrome that I will never forget. Their smile and energy filled the room as I have never seen before.

Hoje faleceu o Prof. António Quintela. Um grande vulto da engenharia hidráulica em Portugal e um dos homens que mudou a minha vida.

Le Portugal, et la communauté scientifique en général, perd un de ses fervents défenseurs.

Ao tomar conhecimento do desaparecimento da Dra. Maria de Jesus Barroso, apresento as minhas sentidas condolências à sua Família.

Joint blogpost of Commissioners Günther Oettinger and Carlos Moedas on the occasion of the "Opening up to an ERA of Innovation" conference