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Thinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.
JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.
Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
12 Φεβρουαρίου 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1' χρόνος ανάγνωσης
10 Φεβρουαρίου 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2' χρόνος ανάγνωσης
21 Ιανουαρίου 2026Rooftop solar could meet 40% of EU’s long-term electricity demand4' χρόνος ανάγνωσης
Επιστημονική εργασία22 Μαρτίου 2013Spread of hard bottom species of interest at the National Marine Park of Zakytnhos