Special Eurobarometer on scientific research in the media. What are the opinions of European citizens on the media, when it comes to science and research? During spring 2007, the European Commission undertook a public opinion survey (Eurobarometer) to find out what Europeans think about the...

Scientific excellence is paramount for Europe to succeed in the competitive environment of international research and scientific development. But is this such a new concept? Actually, no. Much of Europe's prosperity has indeed been based on its ability to harness the potential of knowledge....

In relation to innovation research, the 20 projects selected for this review reflect the current contribution to the field of insights from evolutionary economics, modern firm theories, institutional economics and the heuristics of innovation systems. Although the findings and perspectives from...

Aeronautics Research in the Sixth framework Programme (2003-2006). This project synopsis represents Aeronautics Research projects from the Sixth European Research Framework Programme from the first and second calls for proposals. Grouped by sector and technological areas, projects and other...

The European Union supports cancer research, bringing basic knowledge through to applications in clinical practice and public health to prevent cancer and improve patient treatment and disease survival rates. European researchers are working hard to advance our knowledge about cancer, to enhance...

The identification of cancer types and subtypes based on pathology remains the predominant way of cataloguing cancers. The gender-related cancer catalogue groups several cancer types of particular importance within the Sixth Framework Programme's activities - those that affect the sexual organs....

Radiation dosimetry has been and remains a key element of successive Euratom research programmes and has contributed greatly to the effective development and application of radiation protection standards in Europe and beyond. Research specifically dedicated to dosimetry and carried out in...

This report explores good practice and policy recommendations aimed at promoting the public procurement of new and improved goods and services which require research and innovation to meet the specified user needs - referred to as 'procurement for innovation' for simplicity. By acting as...