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<title>NEWS - Fullscale fully functional test city</title>
<description><![CDATA[A new experimental ghost town is due to be built in the USA in Lea County near Hobbs  The hugescale science model is based on reallife town Rock Hill and will take up 15 square miles with buildings equipped with everyday appliances and fully supplied with plumbing and electricity but containing no people]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - Better use of health data will transform the healthcare landscape</title>
<description><![CDATA[A highlevel group of experts today warned that Europeans will only be able to benefit from the affordable less intrusive and more personalised healthcare which ICT can bring if agreement is reached on how to use health data The group headed by previous Projects contributor and President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivered this and other recommendations for redesigning health in Europe to Vice President Neelie Kroes and Commissioner John Dalli at eHealth Week 2012]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - AAL Summit 2012 partnership</title>
<description><![CDATA[Insight are proud to announce a media partnership with the upcoming AAL Summit 2012 held in Bibao Spain  The aim of the conference is to address the gap between policy and technology and so drive investment to deploy AAL solutions at scale  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - The Internet in space</title>
<description><![CDATA[Sharing information via networks has taken vast strides in terms of mobile phones laptops and portable computers  and now these technical standards will be applied to the equipment used in space  Internet access on the Moon and controlling a planetary rover from a spacecraft are just a couple of the technologies ESA is hoping to develop]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - The next generation of solar cells</title>
<description><![CDATA[Eighteen leading industrial and research partners have joined forces in an EU Fast Track project aiming to refine the technology of thinfilm solar modules  These act as an inexpensive and versatile alternative to tradition solar cells  The collaboration hopes to produce a marketable prototype in the next three years]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - LERU celebrates ten year anniversary</title>
<description><![CDATA[The League of European Research Universities LERU is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012 by holding a special conference in Barcelona on 910th May entitled European Research Universities  Guide and Engine for Europe 2050]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - Global plan for eradicating TB</title>
<description><![CDATA[Top scientific experts have published a global plan for developing the vaccines that will play a critical part in eliminating TB  Representing the views and consensus of the entire TB vaccine community the journal Tuberculosis will act as a blueprint for policy going forward]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - HORIZON 2020 an emergency response</title>
<description><![CDATA[We have an innovation emergency in Europe says Commissioner for Research Innovation and Science Mire GeogheganQuinn  Horizon 2020 is the European Commissions response to that emergency outlining the changes needed to bring about the goals of excellent science competitive industries and better societies across Europe]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - New drug guidelines for Alzheimers sufferers</title>
<description><![CDATA[A new study suggests that Alzheimer patients should remain on drugs for longer  Patients who stayed on the dementia drug which raises levels of the neurotransmitter acetyl choline showed a slower decline in memory  Current practice does not prescribe drugs for those who have progressed beyond moderate symptoms]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>NEWS - New president of the SNSF</title>
<description><![CDATA[Martin Vetterli is the EPFL researcher who has just been appointed as the new head of the Swiss National Science foundation beginning the position in January 2013 The SNSF is one of the most important institutions in the Swiss scientific landscape at the moment]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - High quality timber at a lower price</title>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of different treatment processes that are used in modern industry to preserve wood but a consortium from Europe have created a new system that they believe will produce better quality timber as well as be more economically viable for small to medium sized enterprises]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Easing delays at the worlds busiest airports</title>
<description><![CDATA[With airports getting busier and airport processes getting more elaborate passengers face everlonger delays The ASSET Project is looking at ways to smooth passenger flows saving time and money as well as reducing energy consumption]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Using holography to reduce aircraft costs</title>
<description><![CDATA[The increasing use of composites sandwich and lightweight structures and parts in new airplanes means that testing techniques that do not compromise the integrity of these components are needed Holograms and thermal imaging are often used in this way but the FANTOM project led by coordinator Marc Georges has designed an ingenious way to combine these two methods]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Harnessing solar energy</title>
<description><![CDATA[Solar energy despite its abundance has proven to be a very difficult form of energy to harness effectively However an international team of scientists and engineers from Europe now believe that they may be on their way to changing this state of affairs using the same principles involved in photosynthesis to harness solar energy in the form of hydrogen fuel]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Helping SMEs  make the most of photonic IC technology</title>
<description><![CDATA[Pieter Dumon and partners from around Europe have been working on PhotonFAB and ESSenTIAL two projects that they hope will reduce the barriers that currently exist for researchers to prototype silicon photonic integrated circuits as well as aiding small to medium sized enterprises in getting involved with the technology]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Creating new methods in nanomechanics</title>
<description><![CDATA[In a coordinated action project Nanoindent FP7 is looking at ways to improve measurement technologies in characterising nanomaterials  As the projects leader Dr Peter Nagy explains important to this is making sure any new methods and standards created are known and trusted by those in the industry]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Biosensors Receive the Nano Treatment</title>
<description><![CDATA[Nanomaterials are seemingly finding their way into every corner of scientific research at present and it is now the turn for biosensors to receive the nanotreatment We spoke to Dr Burcu Akata Kurc of METU about a project that has brought together researchers from a number of different backgrounds to integrate nanomaterials into biosensors]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Making processing power smaller and more affordable</title>
<description><![CDATA[The need for smaller more powerful medical devices like pacemakers and hearing aids is compelling but the cost of producing the chips that make this possible has been prohibitive  until now Martin McHugh explains how the TIPS project has delivered the technology for ultrathin modular packaging of silicon chips that makes smartphone power for lowvolume medical devices affordable]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Brave New World</title>
<description><![CDATA[With technology increasingly playing a critical role for governments and businesses across Europe a research project called GIC Greek Interoperability Centre is spearheading the concept of enterprise collaboration and sharing data We talk to GIC  director Assoc Professor Dimitris Askounis who guides us through some of the ways in which interoperability can affect the way we use technology]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PROJECTS - Keeping the ESRF on top of the world</title>
<description><![CDATA[The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility provides the worlds scientists with the most powerful XRay source available anywhere and has resulted in scientific discovery of global significance from medical breakthroughs to social revelation As part of a substantial upgrade to the facilities the fouryear ESRFUP project has now completed the preparatory work that lays the foundation for continued growth that will keep Europes jewel in the scientific crown as the global number one]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Our energy infrastructure  an ambitions approach</title>
<description><![CDATA[In a speech made to the Council of European Energy Regulators in January this year the EU Commissioner for Energy Gnther Oettinger outlined the ECs ambitions plans not only to ensure that emissions are cut by 80 per cent by 2050 but that supplies are maintained through improved infrastructure and better policy ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - The year when ageing becomes active</title>
<description><![CDATA[William Davis talks to Peter WinlevJensen Deputy Head of Unit DG INFSO about the EUs European Year of Active Ageing which starts in 2012 a year in which he hopes the whole of society will become more aware of the challenges we all face as we seek to live longer and happier lives ]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/the_year_when_ageing_becomes_active</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Partnering innovation to meet Europes great challenges</title>
<description><![CDATA[In an exclusive interview Constantijn Van OranjeNassau a cabinet member and senior adviser to Vice President Neelie Kroes European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda explains how the European Innovation Partnership has gone about addressing active and healthy ageing with its first pilot programme and how this ties in perfectly with the work being done by the AAL Joint Programme]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/partnering_innovation_to_meet_europe_s_great_challenges</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Collaboration and coordination for a successful Europe</title>
<description><![CDATA[Prof Dr Ing Francesco Fedi immediate pastpresident of COST who stepped down in 2010 after in his 40th year in association with the organisation outlines COSTs aims and objectives and remains positive for a successful future ]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/collaboration_and_coordination_are_the_keys_to_a_successful_europe</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - AAL Forum 2011 Executive Summary</title>
<description><![CDATA[In September 2011 more than 600 delegates gathered for the third Annual Ambient Assisted Living Forum this year held in Lecce Italy The threeday conference provided a platform for many AAL projects to showcase the work they have been doing as part of the programme and bring their products to the attention of an influential and receptive audience]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Moving towards a Common Strategic Framework for funding</title>
<description><![CDATA[It has become clear that Europe is facing an innovation emergency  we must prioritise innovation to ensure that we dont fall behind our competitors and to ensure a better quality of life for people in Europe Research and innovation are at the very top of Europes political and economic agenda ]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/moving_towards_a_common_strategic_framework_for_funding</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Technology transfer  A contact sport that gets results</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dr Koen Verhoef a scientist with a biology background is manager of the technology transfer office at the Netherlands Cancer Institute as well as a vicepresident at the Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals ASTP Here he talks to William Davis about the growing importance of technology transfer and the need for planning]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/technology_transfer_a_contact_sport_that_gets_results</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - Expediting scientific discovery in Europe</title>
<description><![CDATA[Professor Janet Thornton Director of the EMBLEuropean Bioinformatics Institute coordinates ELIXIR an ESFRI Research Infrastructure of global significance that will protect Europes treasuretrove of biological information Here she talks about how ELIXIR will allow competition and innovation to flourish in Europes health sector
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - GWA studies gene regulation and disease pointers for the future of medical science</title>
<description><![CDATA[Analyses of existing genome wide association GWA studies have shown that 88 of disease associated polymorphisms are contained in the human noncoding genome  However our understanding of the role of the noncoding human genome in human health and how variation in this component can lead to disease has seriously lagged behind our understanding of the role of genes ]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/opinion/gwa_studies_gene_regulation_and_disease_pointers_for_the_future_of_medical_science</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>OPINION - The energy for change</title>
<description><![CDATA[As commissioner for Energy Gnther Oettinger is coordinating a European energy policy that involves close cooperation with other DGs and in particular the new Climate Action and Transport commissioners Here he talks to William Davis about the challenges he sees ahead]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Support for diabetes research</title>
<description><![CDATA[The European Unions Innovative Medicines Initiative IMI have announced that their successful diabetes project IMIDIA will receive up to 1 million in additional support  The milestonebased funding comes from JDRF the largest supporter of research to cure treat and prevent 1 diabetes T1D]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/support_for_diabetes_research</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Bioinspired robotic jellyfish never runs out of energy </title>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers from Virginia Tech have created a robotic jellyfish Robojelly as it is called will be employed to assist in underwater search and rescue operations without being powered by an external source as it is fuelled by hydrogen and can regenerate fuel from its natural surroundings Theoretically the device may never run out of energy]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/jellyfish_gives_inspiration_for_renewable_energy</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Demandfed babies have higher IQs</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dr Maria Iacovou has led research from the Institute for Social and Economic Research ISER suggesting that babies who are breastfed or bottlefed on a schedule do not perform academically as well at school as their demandfed peers ]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/demand_fed_babies_have_higher_iqs</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Has football been tarnished by too much money</title>
<description><![CDATA[Is there too much money in sport John Williams A sociologist from the University Of Leicester took part in a conference at the French Institute in London where he was joined by Patrick Gautrat Oliver Ferrand and Keir Radnedge]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/has_football_been_tarnished_by_too_much_money</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Can imagery help battle anorexia nervosa</title>
<description><![CDATA[A group of English investigators developed a short video clip intervention which uses aural and visual components to target food avoidance and anxiety vodcast for people suffering from eating disorders Anorexia Nervosa AN has been surrounded by doubt when considering the best form of treatment but the journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics introduces this new treatment modality as a way of resolving this issue ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Drinking alcohol encouraged for heart attack survivors </title>
<description><![CDATA[Findings from the US Health Professionals Followup Study have shown that alcohol in moderation for survivors of a first heart attack lowers the risk of death from heart disease or any other cause Men who drank two alcoholic drinks a day over a long period of time had a 14 lower risk of death from any cause and a 42 lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than nondrinkers]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/drinking_alcohol_encouraged_for_heart_attack_survivors</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Looking to bees to fight bacterial infection</title>
<description><![CDATA[A research collaboration between three Swedish universities has taken a step towards solving the problems of bee deaths and antibiotic resistance  The findings indicate that the stomachs of wild honey bees contain healthy lactic acid bacteria that could fight bacterial infections]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/looking_to_bees_to_fight_bacterial_infection</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Research collaboration between the CRG and Sanofi</title>
<description><![CDATA[The Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG a major research institute and Sanofi a global healthcare company have announced a research collaboration to transfer innovative research into reallife solutions  The CRG is an international biomedical research institute of excellence with support from the Catalan Government and the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/research_collaboration_between_the_crg_and_sanofi</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Future robots on display</title>
<description><![CDATA[The CeBIT in Hanover will demonstrate innovations for our everyday life in the future The products include a humanoid robot ARMAR which can understand and execute commands independently to aid help around the home for example fetching milk out of the fridge]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/future_robots_on_display</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>FEATURES - Plant extracts could fight obesity</title>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers have identified four plant extracts that could help in the fight against obesity  Two of the extracts inhibited the activity of the enzymes crucial for breaking down lipids reducing the absorption of fat  The other extracts reduced the fat content in fat cells]]></description>
<guid>http://projectsmagazine.eu.com/features/plant_extracts_could_fight_obesity</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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