Towards miniature electron accelerators for a wide range of applications
Particle accelerators have already become useful, and in many cases an indispensable tool in many applications, such as medical treatments (radiotherapy, production of isotopes...
Physiology of animal growth, development and reproduction
A significant part of fundamental research in the Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition Polish Academy of Sciences in Jablonna
Central regulatory mechanisms
A number of...
ANR, an actor in building the European Research Area
The French National Research Agency (ANR) outlines how they are committed to increasing the quality of science funding through European collaboration
In both basic and...
The role of excellent science in an ERA of innovation
Stephan Kuster, Head of Policy Affairs at Science Europe outlines the role scientific excellence plays in encouraging innovation throughout Europe
Science is surrounded by growing...
Tackling antibiotic resistance
Andrew Miller MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee sheds light on why the next government must make tackling antibiotic resistance a public...
European Parliament criticises EFSI budget plans
The European Parliament has said the European Fund for Strategic Investments should not shave money off the Horizon 2020 research budget to make up...
University leaders protest research cuts
More than 50 UK university leaders are set to travel to Brussels today to lobby European policy makers against potential research funding cuts...
Professor Sir...
Being overweight reduces the risk of dementia
According to a new study being overweight can reduce the risk of getting dementia by 18 per cent
Researchers from Oxon Epidemiology and the London...
Promoting research in Norway
AG highlights how the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research is ensuring their commitment to research and development over the coming year…
The EU’s significant investment...
Strengthening Europe’s digital economy
Gerard de Graaf, Director – ‘Digital Economy and Coordination’ Communications Networks of the European Commission explains the importance of closing the ICT skills gap…
Digital technology,...
A new blood test could help with antibiotic use
A new blood test that can determine whether an infection is caused by a bacteria or a virus within two hours could stop patients...
High aspirations for Norway in Horizon 2020
Arvid Hallén, Director General of The Research Council of Norway, sheds light on how the country will benefit from the Horizon 2020 programme and...
Innovating growth in Ireland
Deirdre Glenn, Manufacturing, Engineering and Energy Research Commercialisation Manager at Enterprise Ireland speaks to AG about how the organisation is supporting innovation throughout the country…
Ireland...
Leukaemia mutations are almost inevitable
A new study has revealed that it is “almost inevitable” that ageing will take the first steps towards the blood-based cancer leukaemia...
The research, which...
Rehabilitation Robotics: What are the benefits?
Dr Thierry Keller Director of Rehabilitation at TECNALIA Research & Innovation discusses how robotic technologies can help assist rehabilitation…
Rehabilitation robotics includes a wide range...
HIV-1 vaccine remains the best solution
Professor Tomáš Hanke of the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford discusses why the development of HIV-1 vaccine remains a high global health priority…
Since the...
Extreme events in deterministic systems
Prof Dr Henk W Broer and Dr Alef E Sterk from the University of Groningen discuss how mathematical modelling offers a fruitful approach towards...
The role of chemistry in drug discovery and development
Sriram Radhakrishnan, Healthcare Analyst at Frost & Sullivan details the vital role chemistry plays in drug discovery and development
Drug discovery and development is one...
Innovative technology for armoured vehicles for the frontline
Professor Bryn James, Senior Fellow from the Physical Protection Group at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) outlines how new technology is helping frontline...
The role of nuclear medicine in modern society
AG spoke to Dr Arturo Chiti, President Elect of the European Association for Nuclear Medicine (EANM) about the role nuclear medicine plays in modern...